The University of Birmingham extends a warm welcome to students from Pakistan. We currently have more than 45 Pakistani students studying a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Entry requirements
Scholarships
Visits to Pakistan
Student life at Birmingham
Birmingham alumni activities in Pakistan
Visa centres in Pakistan
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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The University will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.
The University will consider students who have successfully completed a Bachelors (Honours) degree of at least two years duration. Degrees must be from a Higher Education Commission recognised institution in Pakistan.
Many students who have studied in Pakistan 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.
Students who have achieved excellent results in their 12 year Higher Secondary Certificate (HSSC) exams with overall percentages of 70% or better will be considered for entry to the Birmingham Foundation Academy.
For more information please visit the Birmingham Foundation Academy website
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Postgraduate
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Students with a four year bachelor degree may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Students with a bachelor degree of at least three years duration followed by a master's degree of one or two years duration may also be considered for postgraduate entry. A CGPA of 3.2/4 or 65+ from a Pakistani university is sufficient to meet our standard entry criteria.
To be considered for postgraduate research courses we will usually require students to have completed a masters degree.
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English Language
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You will 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. For full information and to apply, please see the Scholarships section.
Fatima, a Scholar from Pakistan, shares her experiences in the video below.
Visits to Pakistan
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 Studentswebsite.
Birmingham alumni activities in Pakistan
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 Alumniwebsite.
Visa centres in Pakistan
Visa applications are only be accepted at one of the four centres located in Islamabad, Karachi, Mirpur and Lahore.
In addition, there is a new Visa Enquiries Call Centre, which offers advice to UK visa applicants. For more information, applicants should call +92 0900-10411 or 8856 from a mobile phone.
The new visa application centres are located at the following addresses:
Islamabad
Plot: 14-B, Sadiq Plaza
G-9 Markaz
Karachi
43/1/D, Razi Road,
Block-6, PECHS
Lahore
Ex American Centre Building
Opp. Ganga Ram Hospital
Queens Road
Mirpur
Nau Mahal Plaza
Defence Road
For further information please visit here.
Contact us
The University of Birmingham contact for Pakistan is James Minhas. To contact James with your questions, please email.
University of Birmingham Representatives in Pakistan
Students who are interested in applying to study at the University of Birmingham are encouraged to contact our representatives in Pakistan, HR Consultants or Falcon Education. They can assist you with questions about studying in the UK and, more specifically, at the University of Birmingham. They can also help with the application process for the University and with the process of applying for a visa. Their offices are listed below:
HR Consultants
Offices in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Faislabad and Peshawar. Visit here for more details.
Falcon Education
Lahore, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Peshawar, Gujrat, Faislabad, Gujranwala and Sialkot. Visit here for more details.
Additionally, the University of Birmingham Pakistani Student Ambassadors are available to contact and help answer questions on student experience. For further information please see the student profile on the right of the page.
British Council offices in Pakistan
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 please visit the British Council website.
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Student Counselling Sessions - Sat 9th March
Your chance to meet with a student ambassador at our representative's offices:
Saturday 9th March
Islamabad 11-1600
Tel: 00923464747000
Email: hr1@hrpakistan.com
Lahore 1230-1500
Tel: 0346 4747023
Email: hr1@hrpakistan.com
Please contact the relevant office to book your free session.
Student Profiles
Imran Khan, MSc Investments, 2011-12
“I chose the University of Birmingham because it is a British Redbrick university having its own main line rail station.
My time here was really a time full of surprises, inspiration and new challenges. I was really impressed by the beauty of the campus with a massive land covering the whole Edgbaston area and located very close to the Edgbaston Cricket ground and Bullring, which is one of the Europe’s largest shopping centre attracting tourists from all over the world.
In terms of facilities, the main library is really helpful offering a huge variety of resources to students such as books, internet, journals, etc. Also, the academic staff are extremely supportive. Attending different workshops, seminars and presentations from guest speakers was worth appreciating.
It is a great honour to be taught by highly experienced lecturers with practical minds. No doubt, the learning and sports facilities were outstanding and I really enjoyed going to the University’s Munrow Sports Complex for Swimming and Gym during my spare times.
Besides, all the top brands including Starbucks and Costa are located inside the University campus. The accommodation services were superb with well maintained rooms and provided free of cost services.
Meeting new international students was also the best experience for me as I got to know their culture in more depth and most importantly, meeting students from Pakistan in the Pakistani Society has never made me feel as if I am away from my home country.
All in all, studying at Birmingham really was a once in a lifetime experience and I will certainly never forget my time here.”
Imran is a UoB Pakistani Student Ambassador and if you wish to contact him with any questions about his time at Birmingham please email here
Musavir Gajani, LLB Law for Graduates, 2011-13
“I was already sure that I have made the right decision by choosing University of Birmingham, and the experience I had here just added more to it.
It has a beautiful red-brick campus where you have everything you desire for. The coffee at Starbucks and the yummy pizzas at Joe’s with student discounts await your presence.
It has an advantage of being the only university in UK having its own train station, and I have found this to be the most helpful facility among others. The societies won’t let your talent go into waste, be it debating, mooting or MUNing.
The extra-ordinary support I received from Employability Network in my CV building was remarkable. Our top-notch lecturers make harder things easy to understand, and they become even easier in seminars where we have to discuss the pros and cons of the established theories.
The international student atmosphere is also very friendly and I met no hardships in becoming the Student Representative of my programme. Even though I am away from home, but while living in the second biggest city in England with the beautiful canal views, shopping malls and the famous Bull at Bullring, I feel like I am at home with a multi-cultural family.”
Musavir is a UoB Pakistani Student Ambassador and if you wish to contact him with any questions about his time at Birmingham please email here
Uzma Javed, MPhil leading to PhD (Education) 2009-2012
"Being one of the top ranked Universities, it would not be wrong to say that the University of Birmingham is an immaculate mix of a traditional and technologically advanced learning ground.
The multicultural environment and diversity of research activities make this university stand out from others.
Being an international student one might feel apprehensive when starting a new journey, but all my worries were whisked away by the amount of support and guidance I received at every step.
The welcoming attitude and level of expertise and commitment of the faculty is highly overwhelming. The flexible timetable, online support system and class discussions and feedback of my supervisor just made the voyage considerably easy.
Birmingham being at the heart of the Midlands makes it easier for one to get around the whole country. The city itself buzzes with energy and life.
Having one of the largest international communities in the country, Birmingham is an easy choice for anyone to make while planning to enhance their studies.
The beauty of the city with its traditional canals to a breathtaking skyline gives the best of both worlds.
I would definitely recommend the University as the foremost choice to anyone planning to further their education."
Uzma is a UoB Pakistani Student Ambassador and if you wish to contact her with any questions about her time at Birmingham please email here
Hassan Murad, MSc Investments, 2011-12
“The University of Birmingham is an excellent place to be.
The campus is beautiful and only a few of the universities in UK have purpose built campuses.
The facilities, campus life, social life, extra-curricular activities and opportunities to excel are outstanding.
Birmingham, being the second best location for all the banks and other businesses, is growing and offering more and more opportunities.
I am proud that I chose University of Birmingham for my postgraduate studies.”
Hera Shaikh, BA Childhood, Culture and Education (CCE) 2007-2010
"When I reminisce about the time I had spent at Birmingham as a student, I have nothing but fond memories. These three years have been a journey for me - a journey that I embarked upon when I joined Birmingham University as a student.
As an international student, choosing a University can be a daunting task. However, for me, an international student from Pakistan, this wasn’t a tough decision to make. The University of Birmingham had always been my first choice. With one of the largest international student communities in the UK, Birmingham University had always attracted me. The academics are best in their field, with diverse experiences of working around the globe.
Another attraction for me was the city of Birmingham itself. It is a city that is powered by the youth, in its true sense with students from three well-reputed universities in the UK – and a city that buzzes with life because of its shopping, night life and entertainment."