Incoming Exchange programmes in Birmingham, England

We have two options available for incoming exchange students:

Semester Exchange (60 UK credits): Join us for four months in Autumn (September to December) or up to six months in Spring (January to June). Autumn brings crisp air, golden leaves, Halloween and Christmas festivities, while Spring means a blooming campus and longer, warmer days.

Full-year Exchange (120 UK credits): Stay with us from September to June and get the most out of your academic mobility, with two full semesters to settle in, build lasting friendships and make Edgbaston feel like home.

View the exchange 2026/27 dates and costs.

Discover our academic offer, open to study abroad and exchange students across our colleges, and explore the module options available to you in a wide range of subject areas.

Browse colleges and module options.

Learn about the academic and English language requirements for the study abroad and exchange programme.

Academic entry requirements

If you're an international student, you'll need to meet our English language requirements.

English language entry requirements

Check the application process and familiarise yourself with the documents you'll need to apply.

Apply as a fee-paying study abroad student (freemover)

Apply as an exchange student from one of our partner universities

Discover on‑campus accommodation and other housing options for incoming students in Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Explore student housing options.

Get ready for your arrival by finding information on visa applications, health insurance, travel arrangements, and other essential steps before coming to Birmingham.

Prepare for your arrival.

If you are a partner, please review our guidance for nominating students and supporting them through an application process.

Find more information for partners.