If you are planning to become a student at Birmingham, tuition fees and living costs are the main areas to consider when allocating your finances. If you are an international student, you should ensure that you have enough funds to cover your tuition and living costs for the duration of your course before you apply for a visa.
If you cannot provide an official letter from a sponsor stating that they will cover all of your fees and living costs for the duration of your course, you must be able to prove that you have sufficient funds to be able to cover the cost of your course.
For more information please visit the United Kingdom Council for International Student Affairs Visa application web pages.