Preparing for Birmingham

Preparing for your Study Abroad experience at the University of Birmingham is an exciting time when you’ll have lots of questions that need answering and a lot to organise. To help you during this busy period, we encourage you to read each section carefully. It will help you get ready for your adventure with us.

Information about Visas

Find out about the different types of visas you may need to study in the UK

Looking after your health

Taking care of your health whilst studying abroad.

Travelling to Birmingham

Help with arranging transport to the University Campus. 

Discover the city


Vibrant and exciting, Birmingham is the UK’s second largest and Europe’s youngest city.

Typical living
costs

Find out about typical living costs when studying at Birmingham

Welcome and online registration

How to enrol and dates of welcome briefings.

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