Study abroad at University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham is the original redbrick university and a founding member of the Russell Group. Its Edgbaston campus covers 672 acres and is home to a community of approximately 45,000 students and 10,000 staff.

Teaching is organised across five colleges covering arts and law, engineering and physical sciences, life and environmental sciences, medicine and health, and social sciences. Twenty of its academic subjects are ranked in the top ten for their respective areas of study.

The campus includes a main library holding over 2.1 million printed books and journals, a sport and fitness centre with a fifty-metre swimming pool, and the Green Heart, an open green space at the centre of campus. University accommodation provides over 7,500 rooms, all within easy walking distance of campus.

• Research-intensive university

  The University of Birmingham is the original redbrick university and a founding member of the Russell Group.

• Strong subject rankings

  Twenty academic subjects are ranked in the top ten for their respective areas of study.

• Graduate employer links

  Birmingham is one of the most targeted UK universities by top graduate employers.

• Accommodation close to campus

  University accommodation provides over 7,500 rooms, all within easy walking distance of campus.

University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

Based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, the University of Birmingham occupies a 672-acre campus a short train ride from the rest of the city. The campus combines historic buildings with modern facilities, green open spaces, shops, cafes and study areas.

The University of Birmingham charges an annual tuition fee that covers tuition, examinations, access to IT facilities and the library, and membership of the Guild of Students. The University of Birmingham also publishes guidance on scholarships, loans and grants, and the fee charged depends on the programme chosen and the level of study.

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at University of Birmingham.

The University of Birmingham is home to over 13,500 international students from approximately 134 countries. Country representatives are available to answer questions about applications, and an online enquiry form handles general queries from prospective international students.

Applicants can meet university staff at events held overseas, join online sessions, or speak with current students through the university's online chat tool. Pre-departure orientation sessions are offered before students leave their home country for the UK.

Students holding a conditional offer that includes an English language condition can take a presessional English course as an alternative route to entry. Guided campus tours led by current students are available to visitors throughout the year.