Our at-a-glance guide to the University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton has approximately 23,000 students, including a growing number from Europe and overseas. It's coming to the end of a multimillion-pound expansion, so expect to see some swanky new buildings on its four campuses. Like many of the newer universities, Wolverhampton focuses on employability. Each of the 10 schools has a dedicated placement officer to help students gain relevant work experience. Unsurprisingly, graduate employment rates are good. Wolverhampton is a bustling place in its own right and is also just down the road from Birmingham if you feel there are gaps that need filling in your shopping/clubbing/cultural life. Plus some lovely scenery nearby for a bit of rest and relaxation.

Fees
£3,290 for full-time undergraduates in 2010-11.

Bursaries
If you have a family income of less than £25,000, you will receive £500 a year. Between £25,001 and £35,000, you will receive £300 a year.

Accommodation
The university has over 2,000 accommodation places available in its halls of residence with rooms allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Prices range from £62 to £93 a week - not bad considering that includes internet access, utilities, laundry facilities, basic content insurance and 24-hour caretaking.

Facilities
The new technology centre holds about 500 PCs, rapid prototyping facilities for construction and engineering, and professional-standard TV and radio stations. Walsall campus's sports centre is an official training base for the 2012 Olympics. And the Arena theatre, based at the City campus, is one of the most successful small theatres in the Midlands.

Transport
All campuses and campus towns are linked by a free shuttle bus. Wolverhampton has excellent transport links and Birmingham is just a short train or tram ride away.

Contact
Tel: 0800 953 3222
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Web: wlv.ac.uk
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