University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- #68
- 2027
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1900
Overview
University of Birmingham is a leading public research university established by Royal Charter in 1900, located on a 267-acre campus in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. It is ranked 68th in the world by QS World University Rankings 2027 and 12th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2027. The university has been named Daily Mail University of the Year 2027. It comprises multiple colleges and schools spanning arts, law, social sciences, engineering, life sciences, medicine, and business. The Doctoral School supports over 3,334 postgraduate research students from 114 countries, working with 4,003 academic research experts. Ten alumni and staff have been recognised with Nobel Prizes. The university also operates an international campus in Dubai and is consistently ranked among the top UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers.
Fields of study
- Accounting and Finance
- Engineering
- Biosciences
- Law
- Medicine
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Education
- History
- Art History
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Philosophy
- Modern Languages
- Business and Management
- International Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Physics and Astronomy
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September, January, June, November
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $12,433 / year
Domestic students
£9,790 / year
For 2026/27 entry, undergraduate domestic tuition is £9,790 per year (maximum approved fee). Postgraduate fees vary by course and student category. International fees vary by programme.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Primary Education (3-11) with QTS (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | £9,535 / year | Varies | September |
| BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | £12,500 / year | Varies | September |
| BSc (Hons) Computer Science (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | £12,500 / year | Varies | September |
| MSc Adult Nursing (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | £9,535 / year | Varies | September |
| MSc Advanced Computer Science (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | £13,500 / year | Varies | September, January |
| MSc International Business Management (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | £13,500 / year | Varies | September, January |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.