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What you need to do next

Your step-by-step guide after you have received your offer to study at the University of Birmingham
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Now you're an offer-holder, it's time to think about your next steps. We're here to help you remember key dates, find your accommodation and learn more about funding and scholarships.

Ready to accept your offer?

Confirm your firm and insurance choices by logging into UCAS. 

  • Not taking A levels, BTECs or IB? You'll need to send us your exam results

    When your examination results are known, please send a certified scanned copy confirming this. Please follow the guidance on your offer letter to ensure you submit the correct documents and complete all the necessary requirements.

    Visit our supporting documents page

Additional checks

Some students will also need to do the following, ideally as soon as possible:

International applicants

Apply for your visa (entry clearance) to study in the UK

International students need a visa (entry clearance) to study in the UK. Students requiring a Student Route visa will need to apply before coming to the UK.

Find out more about applying for a visa and follow our guidance to ensure you follow the correct procedure.

Our International Students Team (IST) offers specialist help and advice on a wide range of issues including immigration, finance and family concerns. IST can also help you clarify your tuition fee status and eligibility for student support and part-time work.

Our latest date to issue a CAS for September 2027 starters is 1 September 2027.

You can read our visa guidance to find out more.

Applicants whose native language is not English

Pass an approved English test

Applicants whose native language is not English will need to demonstrate a suitable level of English proficiency. You can provide evidence of this with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE, alternative qualifications or by satisfactorily completing one of the presessional courses run by the Birmingham International Academy.

You see which qualifications we accept on our international entry requirements page.

Applicants whose offer contains an ATAS statement

Your offer contract may require an ATAS certificate, if applicable to your studies and nationality. Find out more about ATAS on our visas for international students page.

Other additional checks

Applicants for most Medical, Health, Education, Sport Pedagogy and Social Work programmes

Applying for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is an admission requirement for the above programmes. Complete your DBS application.

Applicants for most Medical, Health and Social work programmes

You will need to provide information about your health for the above programmes.

For Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Nursing courses you will need to compete and return a Health and Immunisation questionnaire.

For Dental Hygiene and Therapy, you will be required to complete a Health Declaration form at the start of your course. Find out more about Health and Immunisation information for healthcare students.

For Social Work programmes, you will need to complete and submit an online Declaration of Suitability form by 30 June 2027.