Information for students from Thailand

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.

  • Top 2

    UK university targeted by leading graduate employers

    'The Graduate Market in 2026' High Fliers report

  • #76

    QS World University Rankings 2026

    QS Top Universities

  • Top 100

    THE World University Rankings 2026

    Times Higher Education (THE)

The enthusiastic and internationally focused study environment, with classmates from around the globe, broadened my perspective, transformed me into a more confident communicator and prepared me for a multicultural working environment.

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University of Birmingham alumnus, CEO & Co-founder of FlowFolk Co., Ltd.
  • 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 Thailand?

We work with a variety of agents across Thailand. 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 representatives are Lisa Hwang and Chloe Lim. 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.

    Explore the city
  • 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

Undergraduate

We will consider:

  • GCE A Level we will usually consider students with 3 good subjects
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) we will normally consider students with 32 points overall for entrance to most of our undergraduate programmes, certain courses will require specific grades and subjects at Higher Level
  • High School Certificate (M6) and a recognised one year foundation qualification may be considered
  • One or two years of university level study at a recognised university in Thailand, with a sufficiently high score overall in their university level study (3.0+/4.0), may be considered for entry to an undergraduate degree programme.

Postgraduate

Entry requirements for applicants with qualifications from Thailand

Holders of a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level. Holders of Bachelors degree from prestigious institutions (see list below) will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 2.8/4.0 for 2:1 equivalency or 2.5 for 2:2 equivalency. Applicants with grades slightly below these requirements may also be considered for an offer if they have a relevant Bachelors degree, good scores in relevant modules, or relevant work experience.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from all other institutions will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.2/4.0 for 2:1 equivalency, or 2.7 for 2:2 equivalency.

Prestigious institutions:

Assumption University
Chiang Mai University
Chulalongkorn University
Kasetsart University
Khon Kaen University
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (known as KMITL)
King Mongkut University of Technology Thonburi (known as KMUTT or KMUT)
Mahidol University
Prince of Songkla University
Srinakharinwirot University
Suranaree University of Technology
Thammasat University

Postgraduate Research

Entry requirements for applicants with qualifications from Thailand

Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for entry to our postgraduate research programmes.