The University of Birmingham has long-standing links with the People's Republic of China and is one of the most popular British universities for Chinese students choosing to study overseas.
Entry requirements
Scholarships
Exchange links with China
Visits to China
Student life at Birmingham
Birmingham alumni activities in China
Contact us
Representatives in your country
Entry requirements
The following information is for guidance only and should be used together with the University's general entrance requirements and any specific degree programme requirements.
Please note: If you have taken exams which are from another country's national education system (eg the Arbitur from Germany or SAT and AP exams from the USA) you should consult the country specific section for that country for qualification equivalence information. If you are unsure about the acceptability of your qualifications for entry to Birmingham please contact us for further details.
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Entry requirements
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Undergraduate
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Holders of the High School Certificate/Senior Middle School Graduation and a suitable foundation programme, and holders of two/three year Diplomas, with a good performance (80% average or above) from a recognised institution, will be considered for entry to undergraduate programmes.
Many students who have studied in China have followed a 12 year education system. For admission onto an Undergraduate degree programme, the University of Birmingham requires all applicants to have studied for 13 years, and therefore you may need to take a foundation year before commencing your undergraduate programme.
For entry into the Birmingham Foundation Academy, an overall grade of at least B or 80% in year 2 of Senior High School, including B or 80% in Mathematics, from the High School Graduation Examinations for the Engineering and Physical Science Pathway.
For more information please visit the Birmingham Foundation Academy website.
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Postgraduate
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Holders of four-year Bachelor degrees awarded by prestigious universities in China, who have attained high grades in their studies (80% average or above), will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma and Master’s level.
Candidates with three-year diplomas and substantial work experience at managerial level (five-seven years) may in some cases be considered for entry to postgraduate studies.
Holders of Master’s degrees will be considered for PhD study.
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English Language
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You may be required to provide evidence of your English ability. The most commonly accepted qualifications are the IELTS exam (minimum scores from 6.0-7.0) and TOEFL (minimum from 550-600 paper based, 213-250 computer based or 80-100 Internet based). Minimum requirements vary according to the chosen programme. See the English language page for specific programme requirements.
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Scholarships
The University of Birmingham offers a range of part-fee scholarships for international students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The University offers both central scholarships and subject specific awards. For the subject specific awards, it is recommended that you contact the Department that you intend to study in for information and applications.
The Birmingham Li Siguang (李四光) PhD Scholarship
The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce a number of scholarships for students from China. This major new scholarship scheme is open to all fields and named in honour of Li Siguang, one of Birmingham’s most famous Chinese graduates.
The scholarship is offered in partnership with the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
There are currently more than one hundred PhD students from China studying at Birmingham in a wide variety of fields.
For full information on this and our other Central awards, and instructions on how to apply, please see the Scholarships section.
Exchange links
The University enjoys close relationships with many Chinese universities, including Fudan University, University of Nottingham, Ningbo Campus, and Shanghai Jiaotong University through our joint membership of the Universitas 21 scheme.
The School of Engineering has agreements in place for undergraduate 2+2 and 3+1 collaborations with:
Fudan University
Beijing University of Technology (BJUT)
Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)
Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT)
Central South University
For more information please see the Study Abroad and Exchanges section.
Visits to China
Staff from the University of Birmingham visit different countries throughout the year to meet with students, schools and universities. For full details of visits, please see the Meet us in your country section.
Student life at Birmingham
There is a thriving student community at Birmingham and we very much look forward to you being part of it. To hear what student life is like for our students, have a look at what our students say. Also, if you are unable to travel to campus yourself, visit our You Tube Channel to watch films of our beautiful campus.
Student societies
Many nationality groups form student societies during their time at the University of Birmingham. This is an excellent way to keep in contact with home and also provides 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.
For a full list of student societies please visit the Birmingham Guild of Students website.
Birmingham alumni activities in China
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.
Contact us
The University has an office in Shanghai. Please visit for details of studying at the University of Birmingham, advice and guidance on studying in the UK and if you're interested in collaborating with us:
University of Birmingham (China Office)
Room 1701
Westgate Tower 1038
Nanjing Road West
Shanghai
China 200040
Tel: +86 21 6218 5183 ext. 117
Email: m.zong@bham.ac.uk
University of Birmingham Representatives in China
Our representatives in China can provide advice on studying in the UK and, more specifically, at the University of Birmingham. They will also be able to assist you with your application. See our full list of representatives here.
British Council offices in China
The British Council has offices in many countries throughout the world which are able to provide you with advice about studying in the UK. Most offices also have an education library and Internet facilities where you can consult university material. The British Council can also provide advice about funding opportunities.
For more information visit www.britishcouncil.org/china.
Find out more about our engagements in China on the China Institute Website
Find out more about The Guangzhou Centre, our Representative Office in Guangzhou
Student Profile
Dongni Li - MSc Molecular Biotechnology
I chose to study at Birmingham because UOB is a famous University across the world - I always heard about it. Not only because of its history, but also due to the reputation for the advancement of knowledge of science and technology it has.
My previous study was in Dalian Jiao Tong University, China. The most different thing from my previous learning experience is how to study independently. It is difficult not to be influenced by such a great learning atmosphere and this is certainly one of the reasons I wanted to study abroad.
I think the professional teaching by famous and talented professors and doctors, in addition to practical opportunities, all give me confidence and an in-depth understanding of Biosciences.
The facilities at the school are very good. Computers, laboratories and sport centre facilities are all available for students, and the qualities of these are great. Web CT is a good online support system and contains lecture documents from the lecturers. These materials help us understand lectures easier.
There is plenty of information online with regards accommodation for students and the accommodation is all on campus. I found my living place online and like it.
I’d like to recommend UoB to others. Good teaching quality, great study atmosphere and wonderful lab facilities - they are all reasons for me to recommend University of Birmingham.
I hope when I graduate I will find a job, with my ideal position being a researcher in a laboratory working as part of a team.
我选择就读伯明翰大学，因为它是一所世界知名的大学，我经常听别人说起这所学校。 之所以选择它，不仅仅是因为其悠久的历史，还因为它拥有一流的科学知识和技术。
我之前在中国的大连交通大学就读。 与我以前的学习经验相比，最不同的是如何独立地学习。 在如此好的学习氛围中，很难不受影响，这当然也是我希望留学海外的原因之一。
伯明翰大学的课程真的很出色，因为我觉得，才华横溢的知名教授和博士的专业教学以及实践机会都给我带来了信心，并让我更深入地了解生物科学。
学校配备了一流的设施。 高品质的计算机、实验室和体育中心设施，均可供学生使用。
Web CT作为一个绝佳的网络支持系统，包含讲师的讲座文件，为我们提供了有力的支持。 这些材料可以帮助我们更轻松地理解讲座内容。
我在网络上找到了自己的生活空间，对此我很喜欢。 网络提供有关学生住宿的充分信息，而且所有的宿舍均位于校内。
我希望在毕业之后，能够找到一份理想的工作，在实验室担任研究团队的一员。
当然，我希望向其他人推荐伯明翰大学。 良好的教学质量、绝佳的学习氛围以及一流的实验室设施，这些都是我推荐伯明翰大学的原因。