Why BISS?

The Birmingham International Summer School offers you a chance to join a three-week programme combining both a study and cultural experience at a leading global university.

The Birmingham International Summer School provides a number of benefits:

Short-term overseas experience

The Summer School is a great opportunity for students looking to complement their university studies with a study abroad experience.

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Enhances academic learning

It offers an opportunity to experience life and study in a new environment, providing an ideal insight for students looking to continue further studies in the UK.

Academic programmes are delivered at undergraduate level with an opportunity to gain credits, but postgraduate students who are keen to pursue their interests in different subject disciplines are also welcome.

Why study at the University of Birmingham?

Enriching cultural experience

It provides an enriching cultural experience giving students the opportunity to meet new people from around the world, experience different cultures and make memorable moments.

By choosing Birmingham, students will live and study in the UK's second city, the centre of arts and culture laced with history and with a diverse and friendly community; it's an exciting destination to explore the UK this summer.

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A great university and programme that not only promotes education abroad, but also emphasises the importance of complete cultural immersion.

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