
Study abroad and Exchange Entry Requirements
Learn about the entry requirements for our Study Abroad programme 2025/26, including academic and English language proficiency (ELP) requirements for Study Abroad (fee-paying) students.


Academic entry requirements
Academic entry requirementsIf you are a Study Abroad (fee-paying student), you need to have achieved an average mark at or above our academic entry level to receive an offer to study at the University of Birmingham.

English language entry requirements
English language entry requirementsIf you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.