
International student experience

At Birmingham, we’ll support your health, wellbeing and personal development. While our professional and academic careers services will help you take the next step. This is your time. This is your place.
Events for international students
Meet us in your country, join our online events or chat to our current students online.
The second city, your second home
If you’re going to be an international student, where better than Europe’s youngest city? With its friendly, diverse community, Birmingham is a modern, global hub within easy reach of the green English countryside. A centre for arts, culture, shopping and entertainment, the city is also home to the largest creative and financial sectors outside London. The perfect place to connect, grow and thrive.
Discover your journey to Birmingham
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All the space you need
Our domed, red-brick buildings may be rich in heritage, yet the campus is equally modern. With all the amenities of a small town, you’ll find shops, bars, and cafés, plus medical and dental surgeries, sports facilities and even our own train station.
Between your studies, you’ll enjoy lots of opportunities to relax and have fun. The Guild is your Students’ Union. They host a range of events through the year to help you socialise and make new friends. Here to provide you with support, advice and entertainment, there are more than 300 student groups, and clubs for you to join.
Love to be active? Our University and city are top destinations for sport. From beginners to elite athletes, there’s something for everyone. With a 50-metre pool, 200-station gym, group exercise classes and much more, our University Sport & Fitness Club lets you challenge yourself physically, or simply relax and have fun.
Feel closer to nature while you study. The Green Heart is a stunning space for you to work, relax and meet with friends. A 12-acre parkland, it’s home to wildflowers and a community garden, where you can enjoy a peaceful break between classes.
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Supporting you during your studies
Your health and wellbeing are our number one priority while you’re here. That’s why we offer a range of services to support you at every stage of your journey.
Meet us in your country or online
You don’t need to travel to the UK to meet us. We regularly travel overseas to meet international students.
If we're not in your country, you can get answers to your questions from the comfort of home. Through our online events, you can ask our students and staff anything about Birmingham.
Chat to a current student via Unibuddy
Meet international students currently studying with us!