University of Birmingham
Birmingham is a truly global university producing world-leading research. With over 8,700 international students from approximately 150 countries, our campus is truly a diverse and global place which attracts the brightest and best international students.
About the institution
The University of Birmingham is proud of its status across the world and our international community. If you choose to study here at Birmingham, you'll benefit from an outstanding education from one of the top 100 universities in the world. You'll be part of a diverse international community in a vibrant and exciting city, right at the heart of the UK.
The University is renowned for changing lives and transforming society. We are proud to have produced 11 noble prize winners. Persuasive, persistent and bold. We encourage and empower people to turn ingenuity into reality and make important things happen.
At Birmingham we have over a 100 courses to choose from in a diverse range of subjects from Law to Engineering, English to History, Business to Chemistry. If you have any questions about the application process of the courses that you’re applying for please do take the time to speak to Birmingham today.
Number of Undergraduate Students
23000
Average First Year Class Size
15
Size of Instituition
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selectivity
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Campus Style
Our campus is just outside of the city centre of Birmingham, 7 minutes from our train station.
Education Model
We are a Russell Group university which hosts outstanding teaching and learning on campus.
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes - We have 100's of internships opportunities based in the UK and abroad.
Are there study abroad options?
Yes - As part of study abroad you can discover over 300 partners across the world.
Cost of Tuition
£9,250 home students, international varies.
Funding
There are a number of international scholarships available you can search for on our website and check your eligibility.
There are a number of domestic scholarships and bursaries available you can search for on our website and check your eligibility.
IB Grade Requirements
6,5,5-7,6,6 at HL, minimum 32 points overall
UFP Grade Requirements
Yes, varies depending on course.
Subjects
World Top 100
UK Top 20
The most targeted university by the UK’s top 100 graduate employers, according to The Graduate Market in 2024.
Accounting & Finance | World Top 100 | |
Accounting & Finance | UK Top 30 | |
Accounting & Finance | World Top 100 | |
Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering | UK Top 10 | |
Anatomy & Physiology | World Top 50 | |
Anthropology | UK Top 10 | |
Archaeology | World Top 200 | |
Archaeology | UK Top 10 | |
Architecture & Built Environment | World Top 200 | |
Biological Sciences | UK Top 30 | |
Biological Sciences | World Top 200 | |
Biomedical Science | UK Top 20 | |
Business & Management Studies | World Top 200 | |
Business & Management Studies | UK Top 20 | |
Chemical Engineering | UK Top 10 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
|---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
African Studies | Language & Culture |
American Studies | Language & Culture |
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies | Language & Culture |
Archaeology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Computing & ICT |
Astronomy/Astrophysics
| Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Business and Management | Business |
Chemical/Energy Engineering | Engineering |
Chemistry
| Sciences |
Chinese Studies | Language & Culture |
Civil Engineering | Engineering |
Classics and Ancient History
| Society & Social Sciences
|
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Creative Writing | English & Media |
Data Science | Computing & ICT |
Dental Hygiene and Therapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Dentistry
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Education
| Society & Social Sciences |
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
| Engineering |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Find out more about Birmingham
Please ask our representatives anything you would like to find out more about Birmingham!