About University
The University of Birmingham, established in 1900, has developed into one of the leading international universities renowned for its exceptional reputation in research and its vibrant, diverse academic community. This public research university is in Birmingham. The university also became the first civic or “red-brick” university to receive a royal charter of its own. The prestigious university is also one of the founding members of the Russell Group of universities and the international group of research universities.
The University of Birmingham has made world-class research and outstanding global education their core mission. The university strives to increase the volume and quality of its research to make an even more significant difference to the world around us. The university’s student population currently includes more than 25,000 undergraduate and 13,000 postgraduate students pursuing their higher studies there; this population is the 10th largest in the UK (out of 169).
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- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
- Drama
- Medicine and Surgery
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- GREAT Scholarships
- Commonwealth Scholarships
- Hannah Bladon Scholarship
- Chamberlain Awards
- Jazz Scholarship
- Choral Scholarship
- Orchestral Scholarship
- Birmingham International Excellence Scholarships
- Global Masters Scholarships
Intakes and Deadlines
The University of Birmingham Offers Two Intakes
The Spring Intake and the Fall Intake
Fall Intake: The application deadline for Home falls in the middle of October.
Spring Intake: The application deadline for UCAS is between January 20- 31.
Admission Requirements
Undergrad applicants need a high school degree or equivalent qualifications (with a GPA of 3.0 or higher), UCAS tariff points, a personal statement, two academic references(or letters of recommendation), and English language proficiency. The university accepts test scores for IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo and PTE. For language proficiency, the university requires a score of 5.5 for IELTS, 72 or above for TOEFL, 100 for Duolingo and 59 for PTE.
Postgraduate students typically require an undergraduate degree (with a minimum GPA of 3.3 or higher or equivalent) in a relevant subject, a personal statement, two academic references(or letters of recommendation,) and English language proficiency. The university accepts test scores for IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge and PTE. For language proficiency, the university requires a score of 6.0 for IELTS, 80 or above for TOEFL, 162 for Cambridge and 64 for PTE. Some research-based programs also require a research paper.
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