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Study Abroad programmes in Birmingham, England
Study abroad programmes are fee-paying options for students from global universities without an exchange agreement. As a study abroad student, you can broaden your horizons, enhance your academic experience, and engage with new cultures, people, and environments that will have a lasting impact.
University of Birmingham offers great opportunities for students who wish to study abroad and experience different cultures while earning credit towards their degree. Today, we have one of the largest international student communities in the UK, with over 8,700 students from more than 150 countries worldwide currently studying with us.
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around the world
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Study options
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Semester/ Year-long (set modules) package
Set-modules package programme offering a study in a predetermined subject area, totalling 60 UK credits.
Semester/ Year-long (open modules)
Choose from one of the widest ranges of modules available at any UK institution and join a diverse group of students.
Semester-long first-year abroad
Set-modules programme tailored for first-year/ freshman students in a predetermined subject area totalling 60 UK credits.
Entry requirements
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Dates and fee
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Housing options
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