University of Birmingham and Albania

English Language

You will need to demonstrate a certain level of English language, either through an English test such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE, or we may be able to accept your previous or alternative qualifications as evidence. Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements, and details on our presessional English language courses.

Foundation Pathways

Our foundation pathways are suitable if you have completed a high school qualification that is below the equivalent standard of UK A levels, and therefore doesn't allow for direct entry to undergraduate courses at UK universities. We will also consider students who have completed qualifications that would normally lead to direct entry onto an undergraduate degree, whose grades are slightly below our undergraduate entry criteria. Please visit the Birmingham International Academy website for more information.

Undergraduate

Diplomë Universitare (University Diploma) or Diplomë Jo-Universitare (Non-University Diploma) will be considered for entry to year 1 of undergraduate programmes where a minimum grade of 8/10 has been achieved.

As a guideline the following may be considered for grade specific course entry requirements:
A*AA-AAB = 9/10 overall
ABB-BBB = 8/10 overall

Where a programme has A Level subject specific grade requirements then the following may be considered as a guide:
A = 9/10
B = 8/10

Postgraduate Taught

Entry requirements for applicants with qualifications from Albania

Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare / Bachelor (First Level (University) Diploma / Bachelor degree): on a grading system out of 10, 8.0-8.5 will be considered for 2.2 equivalent, and 8.5-9.0 for 2.1 equivalent.

Postgraduate Research

For entry to a PhD programme, any of the following Masters equivalent programmes with a minimum grade of 8/10 will be considered:

- Kandidat i Shkencave (Candidate of Sciences)
- Certifikate Specializimi (Specialisation Certificate)
- Diplomë e Nivelit të Dytë (Second Level (University) Diploma)
- Master i Arteve të Bukura (Master of Fine Arts)
- Master i Nivelit të Dytë (Second Level Master's degree )
- Master i Nivelit të Parë (First level Master's degree)
- Master Shkencave (Master of Science)

Funding

Find out more about fees and funding for undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research courses, or click here for information on international tuition fees.

Scholarships

To reward outstanding achievement and to help ensure that fears about finance do not constrain our students, we are pleased to offer a number of prestigious international scholarships.

Additional sources of funding may be available from your home government or organisations based in your country.  In Austria, financial support may be available through OEAD or State Scholarships.

Use the links below to search our funding and scholarship databases:

Search the undergraduate funding database
Search the postgraduate funding database

Your country representative is Raluca McEvoy (International Officer for Europe). Our admissions and recruitment teams are available to provide you with support during all stages of your enquiry and application to the University and we offer a range of ways to speak to our staff and current students to get information and advice on living and studying in Birmingham.

Birmingham Representatives

Our representatives in Albania can assist you with your questions and help you during the application process.

Student Azeri

Phone: +994505122828
Email: info@azeristudent.az
Website: https://www.azeristudent.az

Birmingham Visits

Our beautiful campus is open to the public throughout the year, so if you are in the UK and would like to visit, you can book onto a campus tour. We run regular live chats as an opportunity to talk to our staff. Please visit our Live Chats page to find out when we will be available for online events, which include live chat and videos.

Student Experience

The University of Birmingham is a fantastic choice for your academic study. Our thriving campus with its beautiful grounds, friendly community and excellent facilities will quickly make you feel at home. We offer you a huge variety of exciting activities to get involved in outside of your studies, too.

Beautiful surroundings and fantastic facilities

When you step onto campus, you are immersed in our historic red-brick buildings and glorious green spaces. You'll find our Edgbaston campus both a peaceful and vibrant place to spend your time, whether it's studying on one of the lawns, or enjoying a hot drink in one our many cafes.

When you are on campus, you are in the heart of University life - it's the perfect place to meet friends, whether it's to have a bite to eat, discuss your seminar notes or meet up before heading off to a sports club or society.

You can also take advantage of our fantastic facilities on campus. Study in our state-of-the-art academic library with its stunning views over campus, or go for a swim after lectures at our brand new £55 million Sport and Fitness Club.

Student societies

Many nationality groups form student societies during their time at the University of Birmingham. The student societies are an excellent way to keep in contact with home and also provide an opportunity to highlight your culture and customs in the UK. Student societies are also a useful point of contact for prospective students to Birmingham who may want to contact current students for information.

Careers

We will support you in developing the skills you will need to fully prepare for the working world or further academic study, whether this is in your home country or elsewhere.

Our Careers Network researches jobs all over the world. We host fairs, workshops and presentations, which are attended by many large, global companies that offer opportunities worldwide. We also offer a huge database of information on employers, vacancies and industry trends in a range of countries.

Alumni

The University of Birmingham has many strong alumni groups all over the world. Alumni groups are an excellent way of keeping in contact with the University and with other graduates from Birmingham who live in your country. Some alumni groups meet on a regular basis for social and professional events.

If you would like to meet up with University staff when they are in your country or you would be willing to help promote the university at education exhibitions, we would also like to hear from you. You can find out if there is an alumni group in your country or join our alumni mailing list on the Alumni website.