Your journey to Birmingham

If you are interested in studying on an undergraduate course, you can explore our wide range of courses below.

You can apply to one of our undergraduate courses through UCAS.

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If you are interested in studying on a postgraduate course, you can explore our wide range of courses below.

You can apply to one of our postgraduate courses through our website.

*Some taught courses may charge a £50 application fee.

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Foundation pathways at the University of Birmingham offer a route to undergraduate study, taught by Birmingham academics with full access to campus facilities and University life.

The University of Birmingham partners with Kaplan International Pathways for the Admissions process, ensuring global applicants receive expert guidance and support.

Pathways are taught by Birmingham staff, maintaining high-quality teaching and standard entry requirements, with no changes to delivery.

APPLY THROUGH KAPLAN FOR OUR FOUNDATION PATHWAYS

You do not need to travel to the UK to meet us. We regularly travel overseas to meet international students, so you can meet us when you are visiting your country.

You can also join us at one of our online events or chat to a current student online. Wherever you live, there are plenty of ways to find out what studying at Birmingham is really like.

EVENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Studying at university requires you to pay for your tuition and cover your living expenses therefore it is important to research this in advance.

Explore tuition fee costs, and any funding opportunities like loans and scholarships on our international fees page.

INTERNATIONAL FEES

We offer a wide range of scholarships for international students, to help celebrate outstanding achievements and help in making education more accessible to students around the world.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you are planning to become a student at Birmingham, living costs will also be a main area to consider when allocating your finances.

Our living costs and money advice pages have all the information you may need when it comes to managing your finances.

LIVING COSTS

In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a suitable level of English proficiency.

For both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, you can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.

For international students holding a conditional offer where English is a requirement, we offer flexible Presessional English courses as an alternative qualification to entry.

Whether you are applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate programme, you will need to provide us with some supporting documents:

These supporting documents will include a results' transcript, personal statement, your references, copy of your English language certificate if needed, as well as a copy of your passport details.

If you are interested in studying on an undergraduate course, you can find out more information by exploring our how-to guide linked below.

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE

If you are interested in studying on a postgraduate course, such as a postgraduate taught, research or short course, you can find out more information by exploring our how-to guide linked below.

APPLY FOR OUR POSTGRADUATE COURSES

Once you have applied, you will receive an email with information about the outcome of your application!

If you have received an offer, you can begin your journey to studying with us in Birmingham!

Once you have accepted your offer you will receive your confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS).

If required, make sure you provide any additional information required for the CAS.

Remember, if you are doing a postgraduate taught course you will need to pay your tutition fee deposit before you can receive your CAS.

You can find out more about tuition fee deposits linked below.

INTERNATIONAL TUITION FEE DEPOSITS

If you don't get the grades you were hoping for, you could still apply for an undergraduate degree through Clearing.

Check back to see if Clearing will be available this academic year.

CLEARING 2024

Before you start your visa application, make sure that you check which route you would like to apply for i.e. student route visa, standard visitor.

Once you have received your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) you can proceed with beginning your visa application.

VISAS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Once you have all the supporting documents you have (listed on the visas page) you can begin your visa application.

Ensuring you have all the required documents prepared will make your visa application smoother and easier!

VISAS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you have applied for your visa and everything has been submitted and approved, then congratulations, you are one step closer to studying in Birmingham!

Before you leave your home country to come to the UK, there will an opportunity to attend any University of Birmingham pre-departure orientation sessions.

Make sure you book your flights in advance and make any travel arrangements.

Make sure you have all your documents so when you go through passport control you are best prepared.

To help prepare you when you land in the UK, you can check our the UK Council website for International students linked below.

UK COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS

If you are travelling from any city, you can use trains to get to Birmingham.

We have our own train station on campus called 'University' which can take you to and from the city centre. Here you can get on a train direct to London, the airport and many other cities in the UK.

Our campus map will help you find your way around our Edgbaston and Selly Oak campuses. It shows you buildings, study space locations, opening times and real-time travel information.

CAMPUS MAPS AND DIRECTIONS

Once you have arrived in the UK, you will be able to collect your BRP if your course is 6 months or longer.

For students who are studying on shorter courses, you will receive a stamp on your passport upon arrival.

Find out more on collecting your BRP below.

VISAS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

When you arrive at the University, you will have the chance to move into your accommodation and get settled in.

Within your first week at Birmingham, you will have the opportunity to attend an orientation session for international students.

During your first few days, you can also complete any necessary administrative tasks, such as collecting your ID card and getting your timetable for your classes.

ID CARDS