International fees
As an international student, studying at the university will require you to pay for your tuition fees and cover your living expenses.
Tuition fees
Paying for your studies is simple. We charge an annual tuition fee, covering the cost of your tuition, examinations, access to IT facilities and the library. It also includes your membership with the Guild of Students. You’ll pay your fees at the start of your programme.
The cost of tuition can vary depending on your chosen programme and level of study, but you can find out more on our course finder pages.
Undergraduate fees and funding
Discover the loans and grants available from the government and other providers; plus the scholarships available at the University.
Postgraduate taught fees and funding
Explore postgraduate fees and funding at the University of Birmingham
Postgraduate research fees and funding
Information and guidance on our tuition fees for research courses at the University of Birmingham.
International Scholarships
Explore our wide variety of scholarships available for international students.
Do I pay home or international tuition fees?
Do I pay home or international tuition fees?
UKCISA provides information on tuition fees to help you assess your fee status. This guide should give you a clear idea of whether you have a home or international student status.
The decision whether you will receive home fee status will be made by the University Admissions department. You need to meet all the requirements to be given home fee status.
Tuition fee costs
Tuition fee costs
The cost of your tuition fee depends on the programme you choose to study, and the level at which you study. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be quoted on your offer letter.
| Fee | Undergraduate | Postgraduate taught | Postgraduate research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band 1 (Class) | £22,850 to £23,660 | £24,130 to £26,180 | £22,110 to £23,350 |
| Band 2 (Intermediate) | £24,470 to £26,770 | £27,200 to £29,340 | £24,340 to £26,830 |
| Band 3 (Laboratory) | £28,130 to £31,050 | £30,370 to £32,510 | £28,320 to £31,480 |
| Band 4 (Clinical) | £50,360 | N/A | N/A |
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Birmingham |
Arts, Social Sciences, Business and Law: £23,660 Engineering and Physical Sciences: £25,520 Medical, Life and Geo Sciences: £25,520 |
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| Full-Time Standard international student fees 2024-25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | Undergraduate | Postgraduate taught | Postgraduate research |
| Band 1 (Class) | £22,080 to £22,860 | £23,310 to £25,290 | £21,360 to £22,560 |
| Band 2 (Intermediate) | £23,640 to £25,860 | £26,280 to £28,350 | £23,520 to £25,920 |
| Band 3 (Laboratory) | £27,180 to £30,000 | £29,340 to £31,410 | £27,360 to £30,420 |
| Band 4 (Clinical) | £48,660 | N/A | N/A |
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Birmingham |
Arts, Social Sciences, Business and Law: £22,860 Engineering and Physical Sciences: £23,460 Medical, Life and Geo Sciences: £24,660 |
N/A | N/A |
| Fee | Undergraduate | Postgraduate taught | Postgraduate research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band 1 (Class) | £21,000 to £21,780 | £21,150 to £22,950 | £20,340 to £21,480 |
| Band 2 (Intermediate) | £22,500 to £24,600 | £23,850 to £25,740 | £22,380 to £24,660 |
| Band 3 (Laboratory) | £25,860 to £28,560 | £26,640 to £28,530 | £26,040 to £28,980 |
| Band 4 (Clinical) | £46,320 | N/A | N/A |
Guide to fee bandings
Guide to fee bandings
Please note that this is only a guide. Many departments appear in more than one band, and many departments have programmes with non-standard fees. Your tuition fee will be confirmed on your offer letter.
Band 1
African Studies
Applied Social Studies
Archaeology
Drama and Theatre Arts
Education
English
Geography & Environmental Sciences
Government and Society
Health Sciences
Health Services Management
History
History of Art
International Development
Ironbridge Institute
Law
Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences
Local Government Studies
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Philosophy
Political Science & International Studies
Russian and East European Studies
Shakespeare Institute
Theology and Religion
Urban and Regional Studies
Band 2
Accounting and Finance
Business
Economics
Management
Marketing
Music
Psychology
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Band 3
Anatomy
Biosciences
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Dentistry
Earth Sciences
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Environmental Health and Risk Management
Geography & Environmental Sciences
Health Sciences
Metallurgy and Materials
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Medicine
Physics and Astronomy
Physiotherapy
Band 4
Clinical Dentistry
Clinical Medicine
Tuition fee deposits
International students undertaking a postgraduate taught degree are required to pay a tuition fee deposit before an electronic Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) can be issued.
Paying your fees
At Birmingham we recognise that students need flexibility when paying fees. We provide a range of payment options to suit everyone. The fee can either be paid in full or spread over manageable instalments by Direct Debit. You can find out more about paying your fees here.
Paying your tuition fees
Loans
American loans
American loans
The University is approved by the US Department of Education to offer the William D Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, enabling eligible American students to access financial support.
Canadian loans
Canadian loans
The Government of Canada offers Canada Student Loans to full- and part-time post-secondary students who demonstrate financial need in most provinces and territories across Canada.
Explore our funding and fees section
Living costs
Breakdown of living costs as an undergraduate student at the University of Birmingham.
Money advice
Money advice and support at the University of Birmingham
Money-saving tips
A helpful guide to saving money in 2024