Student profiles

With over 4,000 international students from more than 150 countries, the University of Birmingham has one of the largest international student communities in the UK, so whether you are a UK student or travelling to Birmingham from overseas, you will work alongside fellow students with differing perspectives.

Latest student profiles

Video: Lesego Motlogelwa, MA International Studies in Education

Video: Lesego Motlogelwa, MA International Studies in Education

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Coming to study here it really helped me to understand different culture different food, different languages yes…we have students from China, we have students from Italy, we have students from England…all over the world! I said wow, this is really fantastic!
Nicholas Trigg, MA International Relations (International Peacekeeping)

Nicholas Trigg, MA International Relations (International Peacekeeping)

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Nicholas Trigg, a Swiss student currently studying on our MA International Relations (Peacekeeping) programme, reflects on his experiences of moving to a foreign country and studying at Birmingham in POLSIS. Nicholas also completed his undergraduate studies in POLSIS.
Victoria Walmesley, Day in the Life as a First Year

Victoria Walmesley, Day in the Life as a First Year

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The best advice for future students is, first of all, remember that everyone feels nervous so don't worry; secondly, you will make good friends; and finally, look forward to studying a really engaging and thought provoking subject.
Youngmo Jung, Postgraduate study visit to Almaty, Kazakhstan

Youngmo Jung, Postgraduate study visit to Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Youngmo Jung (South Korea)/ MSc in CREES/2012 reflects on his studies with CREES and particular on a trip to Almaty, Kazakhstan as part of his Masters course.
Yeani Shin, Postgraduate study visit to Almaty, Kazakhstan

Yeani Shin, Postgraduate study visit to Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Yeani Shin, MSc in Contemporary Russian and Eastern European Studies, 2011-2012, shares her reflections on a visit to Almaty, Kazakhstan, as part of her Masters programme with CREES.
Rhys Crilley, Postgraduate Study trip to Delhi

Rhys Crilley, Postgraduate Study trip to Delhi

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By undertaking the module I gained a great insight into the security politics of South Asia from several perspectives; the lectures from South Asian experts and security practitioners were particularly insightful and their experience was helpful in providing a thorough understanding of the contemporary security issues that South Asia faces.
POLSOC Committee - Undergraduate student profiles

POLSOC Committee - Undergraduate student profiles

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Members of the POLSOC (Politics Society) Committee highlight: What attracted them to study with POLSIS at Birmingham; their role in the society and what activities they've been involved with; the best parts about being in the society and how their involvement with POLSOC will help them after graduation.
Joseph Bergson, Postgraduate Study trip to Delhi

Joseph Bergson, Postgraduate Study trip to Delhi

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I found that in both class discussions and group work the level of knowledge from everyone on the course was very high and it felt really great to be among outspoken and clever people! The additional parts of the course also set it above others classes I have taken.
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Joseph Bergson, Postgraduate Study trip to Delhi

"I found that in both class discussions and group work the level of knowledge from everyone on the course was very high and it felt really great to be among outspoken and clever people! The additional parts of the course also set it above others classes I have taken."

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