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Ranked among the world’s top 100 universities and a founding member of the Russell Group, Birmingham offers a beautiful green campus, outstanding teaching and facilities, and a vibrant community.

  • 68th

    in the world

    QS World University Rankings 2027

  • University of the Year

    Daily Mail's University Guide 2027

  • 12th

    The Complete University Guide 2027

My first impressions of Birmingham have been overwhelmingly positive. When I stepped into the city, it felt like a breath of fresh air. I saw people from all walks of life. From shopkeepers to fellow students, everyone is friendly, which creates a real sense of community. [...] Additionally, I feel safe travelling alone, which is an important factor for any newcomer.

Jawad, wearing a pink hoody
Jawad Zaarif
MSc Business Analytics student at the University of Birmingham
Jawad's story

Meet our Bangladeshi students

  • Azrin Saeed

    Student

    Master of Business Administration (Full-time, UK)

    A Birmingham MBA student.

    • Home country: Bangladesh

  • Mosaddeque Shahrier

    Alumni

    MSc Marketing Communication

    Mosaddeque is currently working as the founder and CEO of a company called Dragon Holidays BD.

    • Home country: Bangladesh

  • Jawad Zaarif

    Student

    Business Analytics

    MSc Business Analytics at the University of Birmingham

    • Home country: Bangladesh

  • Shafkat Rahman

    Student

    Business Analytics

    MSc Business Analytics student at the University of Birmingham.

    • Home country: Bangladesh

Scholarships for Bangladeshi students

More than £10.5 million in scholarships is available for international students coming to study at Birmingham.
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  • Postgraduate Chancellor's Scholarship for Bangladesh

    The scholarship is for £10,000 awards towards tuition fees (for the first year only) of a full-time postgraduate masters programme starting September 2026.

    Award type: University
    Value: £10000
    Application deadline: Closed

  • Alumni Scholarship

    £2,000 tuition fee discounts for our returning undergraduate alumni commencing their Masters in 2026

    Award type: University
    Value: £2,000 tuition fee discount
    Application deadline: Applications open in October 2027

  • Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

    The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme provides scholarships for students from Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK.

    Award type: External
    Value: Full tuition fees and a UKRI rate stipend
    Application deadline: Applications will reopen in November 2026

  • MBA Scholarship

    Elevate your career with an MBA scholarship from Birmingham Business School.

    Award type: University
    Value: Awards of up to £25,000
    Application deadline: Applications will open in October 2026

  • Birmingham Business School Masters Scholarships

    Birmingham Business School Masters Scholarships are designed to empower the next generation of leaders who are passionate about advancing responsible business.

    Award type: University
    Value: Awards up to £25,000
    Application deadline: Closed

  • College of Arts and Law Scholarships

    £3,000 awards for international students applying for entry to an undergraduate programme starting September 2026

    Award type: University
    Value: £3,000 tuition fee discount in year one
    Application deadline: Closed
  • Over 13,500

    international students from approximately 134 countries

  • 31%

    academic staff from overseas

  • Over 125 years

    University of Birmingham founded in 1900

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Frequently asked questions

Which agents do you work with in Bangladesh?

We work with a variety of agents across Bangladesh. You can find out where their offices are by visiting their websites below. 

How can I contact the team?

For all general queries about becoming an international student at Birmingham, please complete and submit our enquiry form.

Your country representative is Niharika Gupta. The team will be happy to answer any queries you might have, please send an email and they will respond as quickly as possible.

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.

How can I find out more about Birmingham?

There are lots of ways to find out more about Birmingham. You can meet our team in country or speak to us online where can ask us questions about your application or the University. Visit our events page to find out when our next events are.

Can I visit the campus?

Our beautiful campus is open to the public throughout the year, so if you are in the UK and would like to visit, you can book onto a campus tour. Each tour is guided by one of our current students, giving you the perfect chance to hear first-hand what life at the University is really like.

  • The second city, your second home

    If you’re going to be an international student, where better than Europe’s youngest city?

    With its friendly, diverse community, Birmingham is a modern, global hub within easy reach of the green English countryside. A centre for arts, culture, shopping and entertainment, the city is also home to the largest creative and financial sectors outside London. The perfect place to connect, grow and thrive.

  • Find your place, in a place like no other

    With historic buildings, modern facilities and green surroundings, our Edgbaston campus is a place to be inspired. Home to a diverse, global community of students, it has everything you need, including shops, cafés, study spaces and friendly people.

    Explore our campus

  • Your future

    At Birmingham, your future is something we build together. Across Careers Network, our dedicated careers service, and the variety of opportunities available here, you will build your own toolkit of skills and experiences to get you ready for an ever-changing world after graduation.

    Your careers toolkit

  • University of Birmingham Dubai

    As a truly global University we offer programmes in our Birmingham and Dubai campus. Whichever campus you choose, you can be assured that you will receive the same high-quality education taught by leading experts in their field, and you will play your part in our global Birmingham student community.

    Discover the Dubai campus

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate

Entry requirements for applicants with qualifications from Bangladesh

Higher Secondary Certificate students will be required to take an approved Foundation Programme before they can be considered for entry to the first year of our Bachelor degree programmes (see Birmingham Foundation Pathways).

Holders of a Bachelor of Science, Arts or Commerce degree (with honours) of two, three, or four years in duration from a recognised institution in Bangladesh with a CGPA of 3.0/4 or 65% or higher may be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page

Postgraduate

Entry requirements for applicants with qualifications from Bangladesh

Holders of a Bachelors (Honours) degree of three years duration, followed by a Masters degree of one or two years duration from a recognised university in Bangladesh will be considered for postgraduate taught study. Students with a Bachelors degree of at least four years duration may also be considered for postgraduate study. Degrees must be from a recognised institution in Bangladesh.

Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0-3.3/4.0 or 65% or above for 2:1 equivalency, or a GPA of 2.6-3.1/4.0 or 60% or above for 2:2 equivalency depending on the awarding institution.  

Postgraduate Research

Entry requirements for applicants with qualifications from Bangladesh

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a CGPA of 3.0-3.3/4.0 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.