68th
in the world
QS World University Rankings 2027
Information for students from Germany
When you choose Birmingham, you are choosing to study at an outstanding University in one of the UK's most dynamic cities.
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.
- University of the Year
Daily Mail's University Guide 2027
- 12th
The Complete University Guide 2027
Throughout my time at Birmingham, the scholarships and prizes I was awarded definitely boosted my confidence in my abilities and work ethic, and motivated me to continue striving towards my goals. They also helped me realise that I could aspire to far more ambitious opportunities than I had previously imagined.
Meet our students
Aditya Balkrishna Umarjikar
Alumni
Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics MSc
UoB Alum, Aditya, talks about his time at the University of Birmingham and his experiences since graduating.
- Home country: Germany
Carolin Letterer
Student
History (Medieval and Early Modern History)
MA History (Medieval and Early Modern History) student and Edna Pearson Scholarship recipient at the University of Birmingham.
- Home country: Germany
Tobias Lazar
Alumni
Financial Engineering
Tobias is a graduate of MSc Financial Engineering (2020)
- Home country: Germany
Grace Holt
Student
Business Management
I'm a 2nd-year Business Management with Year in Industry student. I'm really enjoying my course and all the amazing hands-on industry experience it offers.
- Home country: United Kingdom
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Karolina Mickiewicz
Alumni
Art History and Curating
MA Art History and Curating student alumna from the University of Birmingham
- Home country: Poland
Scholarships for German students
More than £10.5 million in scholarships is available for international students coming to study at Birmingham.
Alumni Scholarship
£2,000 tuition fee discounts for our returning undergraduate alumni commencing their Masters in 2026
Award type: UniversityValue: £2,000 tuition fee discountApplication deadline: Applications open in October 2027Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Taught Entrance Scholarships
£1,000 cash payment scholarships during the first year for 5 International and 5 Home students studying in the School of Chemical Engineering
Award type: UniversityValue: £1,000 cash payment during first yearApplication deadline: Applications are likely to open in Autumn 2026MBA Scholarship
Elevate your career with an MBA scholarship from Birmingham Business School.
Award type: UniversityValue: Awards of up to £25,000Application deadline: Applications will open in October 2026
- 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
How can I contact the team?
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 Dave Sellars. 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?
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 campus?
Can I visit 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
Explore our campusWith 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.
Your future
Your careers toolkitAt 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.
University of Birmingham Dubai
Discover the Dubai campusAs 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.
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Entry requirements for applicants with qualifications from Germany
Holders of the Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife, Zeugnis der Fachgebundenen Hochschulreife or Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA: 1.4 overall in the Abitur
AAA: 1.5 overall in the Abitur
AAB: 1.6 overall in the Abitur
ABB: 1.7 overall in the Abitur
BBB: 1.8 overall in the Abitur
Specific subject requirements:
A* = 14/15
A = 13/15
B = 11/15
Please note: For applicants taking the Fachhochschulreife, we wouldn’t normally accept this qualification for entry to undergraduate programmes.
We will consider holders of the European Baccalaureate (EB) with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA - 88
AAA - 85
AAB - 80
ABB - 77
BBB - 75
Subject specific requirement:
A* - 9
A - 8
B - 7
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
Postgraduate
Entry requirements for applicants with qualifications from Germany
Holders of a good three-year Bachelor degree, a Magister Artium, a Diplom or an Erstes Staatsexamen from a recognised university, or a good Fachhochschuldiplom from a Fachhochschule (university of applied sciences), with a minimum overall grade of 2.5 for 2:1 equivalency, or 3.0 for 2:2 equivalency, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.
Students from Germany who have completed three years of the Erstes Staatsexamen qualification with a grade point average (GPA) of 10 from the first six semesters of study within the Juristische Universitätsprüfung programme would be considered for entry onto LLM programmes.
Students from Germany who have completed the five year Erstes Staatsexamen qualification with a grade point average (GPA) of 6.5 would be considered for entry onto LLM programmes.
Postgraduate Research
Postgraduate Research
Entry requirements for applicants with qualifications from Germany
Holders of a Magister Artium, a Diplom or an Erstes Staatsexamen from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 2.5, or a good two-year Lizentiat / Aufbaustudium / Zweites Staatsexamen or a Masters degree from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
How to apply to Birmingham
Find out how you can start your journey to Birmingham.