Reading through a prospectus is not the same as coming to visit the University in person. ‘Invitation only’ applicant visit days are held from November to April when students who have applied to study at Birmingham are invited to a VIP day where you can meet current students, tour our facilities and visit our student accommodation.
"We were made very welcome and felt at ease. The programme for the day was very well organised.”
Visit day schedule
Applicants will receive a programme from their department with details of their tailored visit day. Complement your department's programme by visiting sessions, which are run by the University's Student Recruitment team. Events are for applicants, parents and other guests:
Applicant Visit Day services:
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Event
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Venue
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Timings
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Campus walking tours (allow 45 minutes)
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Avon Room, Coffee Lounge, Top Floor, University Centre (Building R23), Main Campus
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10.00am-1.15pm
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Your Questions Answered Presentation including information on the University experience, Accommodation, information on the financial aid package offered by the government and the University and Student Life
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Avon Room Lecture Theatre, Top Floor, University Centre (Building R23), Main Campus
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2.00pm- 3.00pm (approximate finish time)
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Accommodation bus tours (allow 1 hour)
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Tickets from bottom of the steps leading to the Avon Room, University Centre (Building R23), Main Campus
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10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 11.45, 12.15, 12.45, 1.15, 1.45, 2.15, 3.00, 3.15
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Student Funding Advice Desk
Student Funding staff will be available to discuss Student Funding with applicants and parents/guests
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Avon Room, Coffee Lounge, Top Floor, University Centre (Building R23), Main Campus
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10.30am-2.00pm
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Please note the above services have now finished for 2012 entry applicants. Dates for 2013 entry applicant visit days will be available in the autumn.
Important notice: You should only attend your applicant visit day on the date stated on your invitation as your chosen subject may not be running events on all the dates listed above. Please remember to bring a copy of your invitation with you on the day.
Visiting the City
Birmingham is a cosmopolitan and vibrant city with plenty of cultural and social opportunities. You may want to consider arriving the night before or visiting the city after your applicant visit day. For more information please use the Visit Birmingham website.
"A university with its own train station deserves five stars! Public transport was the only realistic option for us to get to you on time and getting right to the door was brilliant!"
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Applicant visit day map
A map of the main campus for use on Applicant visit days can be downloaded below:
Applicant visit day map