Birmingham study abroad programme

International scholarsThe Birmingham fee paying study abroad programme has a long-standing reputation for attracting high quality students from across the world, particularly from the United States and Asia.

We offer the Study Abroad Programme both with and without English. Details of both programmes including entry requirements, fees, start dates and application procedures can be found below.

Study abroad programme (without English)

Essential information

Start date: September or January

Entry requirements

  • Native speaker of English or English Language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (7.0 for Law)
  • Completed at least one year of university study
  • Achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0
  • Demonstrate a particular interest or background in subject of choice

Fees (2012-2013) 

International Study Abroad Programme (without English):

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 : £9995
  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012 : £4995
  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 : £4995

EU Study Abroad Programme (without English):

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013: £9000
  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012: £4500
  • Jan 2013 - June 2013: £4500

How to apply

Please download and fill in the application form in the related links section on this page, and return it to us with the following documents -

  • A statement explaining why you wish to participate in the programme
  • A recent official academic transcript
  • Two references (at least one must be an academic reference)

Completed application forms and supporting documentation should be sent to -

Study Abroad & Exchanges
International Relations Office
Aston Webb Building
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK

Study abroad programme (with English) 

If you do not meet the English language requirements for entry to the study abroad or exchange programmes, it is possible to attend a pre-sessional English course first. The English courses vary in duration. Students who need more improvement in their English scores need to take longer English courses. The pre-sessional English courses can be joined in April, May, or July. The costs of pre-sessional courses and further information about them are available on the EISU website: http://www.eisu.bham.ac.uk/

 

How to apply

The best time to apply is during the start of the academic year before the year you plan to come to Birmingham. 

Please download and fill in the application form in the related links section on this page, and return it to us with the following documents -

  • A statement explaining why you wish to participate in the programme
  • A recent official academic transcript
  • A copy of your English language qualification
  • Two references (at least one must be an academic reference)

An original completed application form and supporting documentation must be sent by post to -

Study Abroad & Exchanges
International Relations Office
Aston Webb Building
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK

Students can also choose to apply for a full academic year at Birmingham in addition to the English Language course. The academic year ends in June. Fees for this can be provided on request from the Study Abroad Office. 

Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer fee discounts for students who leave the programme in the middle of a University of Birmingham teaching term.