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Your Invitation to the University of Birmingham

A guide for international students 2006 entry

‘Birmingham has a long history

of making a difference in world

affairs, and with students from

over 150 countries worldwide

we continue to do so’

Professor Michael Sterling, Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

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Contents

Travelling times from Birmingham

to european destinations by air

Amsterdam 1hr

Athens 4hrs

Barcelona 2hrs

Brussels 1hr

Dublin 1hr

Frankfurt 1hr

Madrid 2hrs

Milan 2hrs

Munich 2hrs

Paris 1hr

Prague 2hrs

Rome 2hrs

Travelling times from Birmingham

to major cities by rail

Cardiff 2hrs

Edinburgh 4.5hrs

Leeds 2hrs

Liverpool 2hrs

London 1.5hrs

Manchester 2hrs

Newcastle 3.5hrs

Oxford 1hr

Plymouth 3.5hrs

Sheffield 1hr

Southampton 2.5hrs

BIRMINGHAM

EDINBURGH

LONDON

CARDIFF

DUBLIN

PARIS

BRUSSELS

AMSTERDAM

200 km

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Welcome to the University 1

of Birmingham

Why choose the University

of Birmingham? 2

The University of Birmingham 3

Teaching and research quality 4

Study opportunities 5

Library and computing facilities 6

Accommodation 6

Campus activities 7

Welfare and support 8

Student social life 10

The city of Birmingham 12

Qualifications explained 14

Entry requirements 15

Undergraduate entry requirements

Postgraduate entry requirements

English language

Advice on qualifications

Application procedures 16

Undergraduate application procedure

Postgraduate application procedure

Waiting for a decision

Fees and finance 17

Tuition fees

Living costs

Student profile 17

Scholarships for 18

international students

Taking up a place at Birmingham 19

Preparing to travel to the UK

Immigration requirements

Pre-departure briefings

Induction programme

Term dates

How to find out more 20

How to find us 22

The Edgbaston campus 24

Useful contacts 26

Your invitation to the University of Birmingham 1

Welcome to the University of Birmingham

I am delighted that you are considering studying at Birmingham

and I hope that you find this guide helpful when making what is,

undoubtedly, a life-changing decision.

Situated in the heart of England, the University

of Birmingham was founded over 100 years ago

and has a long tradition of discovery, invention

and design across all of the major disciplines.

Whatever your chosen subject, you can be

sure that you will benefit tremendously from

the experience of studying at Birmingham.

Not only will you secure a well-respected

degree, which is recognised throughout the

world, but you will also benefit from the friendly,

multicultural community that exists on our

beautiful campus.

By choosing to study at Birmingham you

will be joining some 4,000 other international

students who have decided that Birmingham

is the right university for them. This guide will tell

you more about what it is like to live, learn and

work here. We have included information on the

entire process, from submitting an application

form to taking up your place here. I hope it

will answer all of your questions. However, if

after reading this guide you still have some

outstanding questions, please contact us at

the International Office where my team and I

will do all that we can to help.

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 00 44 121 4143964

www.international.bham.ac.uk

I wish you every success with your studies and

hope to welcome you to Birmingham in the

near future.

With very best wishes,

Jacqueline Raxter

Director, International Office

Whatever your chosen

subject, you can be

sure that you will benefit

tremendously from

the experience of studying

at Birmingham. You will

also benefit from the

friendly, multicultural

community that exists

on our beautiful campus.

2 Your invitation to the University of Birmingham

Why choose the University of Birmingham?

� Four Nobel Prize winners

With over 100 years of achievement,

Birmingham is an internationally recognised

research-led institution and a founder

member of Universitas 211, a global

network of research-led universities.

� Ranked among the top 5

universities for research

In the 2001 UK Government assessment

of research activity (RAE), 32 of the

University’s subject areas received

the highest ratings of either 5, 5* or 6,

indicating excellence in research quality

� Consistently high levels of teaching

Birmingham is submitted to regular Quality

Assurance Assessments by the government.

Out of a maximum of 24 points, Birmingham’s

results have averaged over 22 points,

indicating excellence in teaching quality

� Attractive and convenient location

The University occupies 243 acres of beautiful

green and leafy campus and is situated

only 5km from the vibrant and cosmopolitan

Birmingham City centre. The city has

excellent transport connections including

an international airport and offers easy access

to other parts of the UK, mainland Europe and

other international destinations.

� Quality of life

Welfare, sports and leisure facilities at

Birmingham are amongst the best of any UK

University. The Barber Institute of Fine Arts on

campus houses a world renowned art collection

and hosts a full calendar of lectures and music

recitals. We offer a university accommodation

guarantee to all new international students and

are well known for the warm welcome our

international students receive.

� Extensive student and alumni network

We currently host over 4,000 international

students who contribute to a culturally rich

community on campus. We also have a network

of 150,000 alumni throughout the world who

keep in touch with the University and each

other once they have left Birmingham.

1 International member institutions ofUniversitas 21 are; Fudan University,Lund University, McGill University,National University of Singapore, Peking University, University of Auckland,University of British Colombia, Universityof Hong Kong, University of Melbourne,University of New South Wales,University of Queensland, University ofVirginia and the University of Korea.


The University of Birmingham

Founded over 100 years ago – the University of Birmingham has

grown steadily in terms of its areas of research and in the numbers

of students wanting to study here.

Our student population is now in the region

of 25,300 – with around 16,500 being

undergraduates and 7,200 being postgraduates.

Amongst that population we currently welcome

over 4,000 international students. Students

come to Birmingham from across the globe,

a total of over 140 countries, some of which

are listed: Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Gulf

countries, Ghana, Hong Kong, Iran, India,

Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea,

Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Nigeria,

Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Singapore,

Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand,

Turkey, Vietnam.

We are very proud of our safe, green and

beautiful main campus at Edgbaston, which

comprises some of our impressive original

redbrick buildings. With all of the teaching

accommodation and many of the University’s

residences situated on the same campus, you

can be sure of a friendly community atmosphere.

All of the facilities that students require are

to be found on campus and there are many

opportunities for recreation and relaxation on

site. The Sports Centre is one of the best

in British universities, the Barber Institute

is a focus for art and music and the Guild

of Students is a lively social centre with

restaurants, shops and entertainment.

We are very proud of our

safe, green and beautiful main

campus, which comprises

some of our impressive

original redbrick buildings.

‘The campus, the city and

the cosmopolitan population

make Birmingham a fantastic

choice for any student.’

Bwalya Kafwembe from Zambia,

PhD Chemical Engineering.


Teaching and research quality

A centre of excellence for teaching and research

Birmingham’s outstanding achievements in

teaching and research ensure that you benefit

from being taught by academics who are

experts in their fields. The Birmingham

approach to teaching is research led and

successfully combines academic learning

with the development of practical skills.

All students at Birmingham are encouraged to

take an active part in lessons and to exchange

ideas and opinions with teachers and fellow

students. Our learning environment is

stimulating and challenging and graduates

emerge from the University with a wide range

of transferable skills which are highly valued

by future employers.

Birmingham’s top rated schools

and departments in the latest

research assessment exercise

In the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise,

32 of our 49 subjects (65.3%) were ranked

in the top two grades, 5 and 5*, which are

reserved for departments whose research has

an international reputation for excellence. This

figure compares with the national average of

39%. In addition, seven of our departments were

recently graded as an exceptional 6, indicating

outstanding quality and breadth of research.

Further details on the Teaching Quality

Assessment Exercise and the Research

Assessment Exercise can be found at:

www.qaa.ac.uk/revreps/subjrev/intro.htm

www.rae.ac.uk

Name of school/department result (2001)

Anatomy 6

Centre for Russian and

East European Studies 6

Centre for West African Studies 6

Chemical Engineering 6

Clinical Laboratory Science 6

Metallurgy and Materials 6

Sport and Exercise Sciences 6

French 5*

German 5*

Italian 5*

Music 5*

Psychology 5*

Applied Mathematics 5

Biosciences 5

Byzantine, Ottoman and

Modern Greek Studies 5

Chemical Sciences 5

Civil Engineering 5

Computer Science 5

Education 5

Electronic and

Electrical Engineering 5

English 5

Hispanic Studies 5

History 5

History of Art 5

Hospital Based Clinical Science 5

Institute for German Studies 5

Law 5

Physics 5

Political Science and

International Studies 5

Pre Clinical Science 5

Pure Maths 5

Theology 5

American and Canadian Studies 4

Archaeology 4

Business 4

Community-based Clinical Science 4

Dentistry 4

Drama 4

Economics and Econometrics 4

Geography 4

Manufacturing and

Mechanical Engineering 4

Philosophy 4

Public Policy 4

Social Policy and Social Work 4

Statistics and Operational Research 4


Study opportunities

With 20 schools and departments, we offer the widest range of

subjects of any UK university.

Full details on all of our schools and departments can

be found on our website at: www.bham.ac.uk

The main subject areas at Birmingham are listed below:

Subject area Website address

Accounting and Finance www.business.bham.ac.uk/

Banking and Finance www.economics.bham.ac.uk/

Biosciences www.biosciences.bham.ac.uk/

Business www.business.bham.ac.uk/

Chemical Sciences www.chem.bham.ac.uk/

Computer Science www.cs.bham.ac.uk/

Dentistry www.dentistry.bham.ac.uk

Earth Sciences www.bham.ac.uk/EarthSciences/

Economics www.economics.bham.ac.uk/

Education www.education.bham.ac.uk/

Engineering www.eng.bham.ac.uk/

Geography and Environmental Sciences www.ges.bham.ac.uk/

Health Sciences www.healthsci.bham.ac.uk/

Historical Studies www.historical.bham.ac.uk/

Humanities www.humanities.bham.ac.uk/

Law www.law.bham.ac.uk/

Marketing www.business.bham.ac.uk/

Mathematics and Statistics www.mat.bham.ac.uk/

MBA www.business.bham.ac.uk/

Medicine www.medweb.bham.ac.uk/

Political Science and International Studies www.bham.ac.uk/POLSIS/

Public Policy www.publicpolicy.bham.ac.uk/

Physics and Astronomy www.bham.ac.uk/physics/

Psychology www.psg275.bham.ac.uk/

Social Sciences www.bham.ac.uk/socsci/

Social Policy and Social Work www.spsw.bham.ac.uk

Sport and Exercise Science www.sportex.bham.ac.uk/

TEFL/TESL www.bham.ac.uk/CELS/

Birmingham’s outstanding

achievements in teaching

and research ensure that you

benefit from being taught by

academics who are experts

in their fields. The Birmingham

approach to teaching is

research led and successfully

combines academic learning

with the development of

practical skills.


Library and computing facilities

The University invests heavily in both its library and computing

facilities to ensure they are of the highest quality.

Accommodation

Guaranteed accommodation for all new international students

There are a number of libraries and resource

centres across campus and the region, providing

access to a stock of over 2.6 million books,

3 million archives and manuscripts. Our printed

and electronic collections are continually

updated to meet the needs of our users. Many

of our collections have world wide recognition,

and access to them is made as easy as possible

both on or off campus. Many schools and

departments also have their own specialist

library materials. Access to over 16,000

individual electronic journals and to 700

electronic information databases and services,

is made available through our web site.

Access to library services can be gained from

any location via Library Services Direct, allowing

you to carry out a range of queries by yourself.

The University is connected to the high speed

national academic network which links

universities, research council establishments

and national libraries. All students have free

access to email and internet, with dedicated

computer facilities on campus for you to use

as well as computer facilities in the libraries.

Investment in the wireless network has seen

this expand across the University providing

access to the campus network in social

One of the particular attractions of the University

of Birmingham is that we have a wide range

of purpose-built accommodation on campus.

It includes traditional halls of residence where

meals are provided for you in a communal dining

room, and self-catering flats where small groups

of students live together and cook for themselves.

All of the accommodation is furnished and

centrally heated. The various appartments

and flats have different facilities (ie, shared

bathrooms or en-suite facilities) and letting

periods. Information on accommodation

possibilities is sent out to all candidates who

receive an offer to study at the University.

University accommodation is guaranteed

for all new international undergraduate and

postgraduate students who firmly accept an

offer to study at Birmingham and return the

accommodation application form by the due

date. The University also has a limited number

of flats and houses available for couples and

students with families.

If you intend to bring your family with you

to Birmingham, we advise you to come to

the University by yourself initially and send

for your family once you have found suitable

accommodation. Contact the International Office

and ask for a copy of ‘Bringing your family to

the UK’ or take a look at our website for more

information. You can choose to live off campus

in privately rented accommodation. There is a

plentiful supply of private accommodation in

Birmingham and our Housing Services Office

will assist you if you choose this option. Further

information on the different accommodation

options available at the University can be

found on the Housing Services website at:

www.housing.bham.ac.uk

spaces, lecture theatres and libraries.

The Computing Helpdesk provides

comprehensive computing support to students

in a variety of areas including applications

support, off campus use, security and email.

The University's student web portal – ‘my.bham’

provides you with a wide range of integrated

services including your email, access to

e-learning systems, library account details

and collaborative group spaces for social and

study activities. ‘my.bham’ allows you to tailor

these services and make the information

personal to you.


Campus activities

The University of Birmingham has arguably the best range and quality

of sports facilities of any redbrick university in the United Kingdom.

Located on the University campus, the Munrow

Sports Centre is the focus of indoor sporting

and recreational activities. The outdoor facilities

are all located on or near the campus. There is

an Active Lifestyles Programme, the biggest of

its type in the UK. This offers you a choice from

150 classes a week in a range of exercise and

sports classes for all levels, plus more holistic

classes in tai chi, yoga and pilates. The Athletic

Union is home to 43 student sports clubs and

has around 1800 members. Teams compete in

numerous British University Sports Association,

regional and national leagues on a weekly basis.

Birmingham is currently top 3 in the UK in Sport.

Intra-Mural Sport is a programme of competitive

sport on campus between teams of friends,

halls and departments across a range of

sports. Birmingham also has its own Outdoor

Pursuits Centre, located on the stunning shore

of Coniston Water in the Lake District. Here,

you can take part in a huge range of outdoor

activities, including kayaking, mountain biking,

rock climbing, wind surfing and hill walking

and get a real taste for the real outdoors!

Weekend recreational visits are arranged

through the Active-Lifestyles Programme

and as part of some academic courses.

www.sport.bham.ac.uk

The University has its own galleries on campus

at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, declared Art

Gallery of the Year by The Good Britain Guide

2004. Housed in Birmingham's finest Art Deco

building, the collection includes major works by

the likes of Botticelli, Rubens, Turner, Rossetti,

Renoir, Degas, Monet, Magritte and Picasso,

and there's an accompanying programme of

groundbreaking temporary exhbitions, lectures

and hugely enjoyable workshops and family

events. It also has a concert hall that hosts

a season of evening and lunchtime celebrity

concerts, free Friday concerts by talented

students from the University’s music

department, an annual student music

festival and opera, and other concerts,

lectures and recitals. www.barber.org.uk


Welfare and support

The International Student Advisory

Service (ISAS)

Can provide advice on the following: visas

and visa extensions for students and their

dependants, police registration, nurseries

and schools for the children of international

students, health care entitlements, employment

rules for non-EEA students, council tax and

financial problems.

The advisers manage the Home Office Student

Batch Scheme, which is a system for processing

applications for visa extensions. Students can

bring the required documentation to the advisers

for checking and it will then be forwarded to the

Home Office via the Batch Scheme. This makes

extending one's permission to stay in the UK as

a student a much more convenient process.

The advisers operate an appointment-based

advice service, with appointments available

from Monday to Friday throughout the year.

Appointments are made through the International

Student Administrator in the International Office.

The Academic Adviser is responsible for

delivering advice on studying at the University

of Birmingham to new international students.

She is also there to help international students

when it is difficult for them to talk to their personal

tutor, the Welfare Tutor in their department or

their supervisor if they are research students.

Appointments can be made for Tuesday

and Thursday afternoons, in the International

Office, by contacting the International

Student Administrator.

ISAS tries to keep international students updated

with the latest news about social and cultural

events or changes in UK legislation that affect

them via our email message service, Interlink

and via our newsletters, which are produced

each term. Articles and photographs from

students are always very welcome. You can

view our latest newsletter by going to:


English for International Students Unit (EISU)

The English for International Students Unit (EISU)

is a support unit that provides free term-time

classes in speaking, listening, reading and writing

skills, as well as free language advice and support

to students on an individual basis all year round.

The Unit also encourages international students

to make the most of their stay in the UK, by

organising weekend trips to places of interest

such as Oxford, Warwick Castle and York.

Student Support and Counselling

Service (SSCS)

The central Student Support and Counselling

Service (SSCS) complements the support

and guidance systems operating in schools/

departments. All students can expect to receive

general support in developing their personal and

academic potential from tutorial staff in their

respective schools/departments. Students

who experience welfare, learning or emotional

difficulties can expect to access appropriate

professional support or counselling by consulting

the Student Support and Counselling Service.

Students with special needs eg. a disability,

can receive help from the University Disability

Co-ordinator, who is also in SSCS.

Student Mentor Scheme

If you live in any of the University residences

(apart from Manor House) during your time

in Birmingham, you will be allocated a

student mentor. Mentors are students,

both undergraduates and postgraduates

from the UK and abroad, who live in University

residences and help their fellow students

to cope with any problems they might experience.

There is a mentor available every evening, during

the daytime and at the weekend in case you have

a problem. Mentors provide a proactive service,

so they will come and visit you every week or two

to see how you are, and talk to you about any

problems you might have. Go to our website for

more information. www.studentmentors.co.uk

Induction for new international students

In order to help our new international students

settle in to life in Birmingham, the University runs

a special induction programme. The programme

begins with airport collections from several of

the key UK airports on Saturday 23, Sunday 24

and Monday 25 September 2006. We would

encourage you to try to arrive on Saturday or

Sunday so that you have some time to rest

before the induction activities begin on Monday

25 September.

Once you've settled into your University

accommodation, *you'll have the chance to

register with the University and apply for a UK

bank account and register with the police if

necessary. Our social activities will enable you to

meet lots of new students from all over the world

and become better familiarised with the campus

and the city. The induction offers an excellent

opportunity for new students to receive practical

support in a friendly and fun environment so that

the following week when lectures begins, you

can dedicate yourselves to your studies. Further

details will be provided in May/June 2006 in our

preparatory guide, ‘Welcome to the University

of Birmingham’.

For students who are unable to apply for housing

by the deadline, you may wish to attend our

house hunting event, which will run from Tuesday

19 to Friday 22 September 2006. Temporary

accommodation will be available for you on

campus you will be given help and advice on

finding a place to live in the private sector. Further

details will be provided in May/June 2006 in our

preparatory guide, ‘Welcome to the University

of Birmingham’.

*Please note that you are guaranteed a room

in University accommodation provided that you

send in your accommodation application by

31 July 2006.


Healthcare

The University has its own Medical and Dental

Practice and Optometrist which provide

high quality care in a friendly and relaxed

environment. Students enrolling on courses

longer than six months and their dependants

are entitled to free National Health

Service treatment.

Religious provision

Birmingham is a cosmopolitan city and there

are places of worship for many faiths and

religions. The University’s chaplains work

together on campus on a non-denominational

basis, offering confidential help and advice to

all students. There are also well-established

societies in the Guild for most major religions.

Job Zone

If you would like to find a part-time job when

you come to Birmingham, you’ll be able to

register with the Job Zone, based in the Guild

of Students, and browse though hundreds

of part-time and temporary vacancies in the

Birmingham area. Term-time vacancies are

not above 16 hours per week (don’t forget

that non-EU students are restricted to working

a maximum of 20 hours per week during

term-time).

Remember: Although non-EU students, coming

to the UK for a course lasting six months or

longer, may be permitted to work up to 20 hours

per week, employment is not guaranteed.

You must not rely upon the possibility of finding

a part-time job to cover your living costs or

tuition fees.

The International Students’ Officer

The International Students’ Officer is one of

fourteen elected Executive Officers. He/she

is responsible for representing issues facing

International Students at the University of

Birmingham and encouraging the participation

of International Students in the Guild.

He/she is also responsible for liaising with

international and cultural societies, and

helping them to organize social events.

The International Students’ Officer will also

further the interests of international students

within the Guild and to the University.


Student social life

One of the leading Students’ Unions in the country with

over 200 clubs and societies.

Birmingham’s Guild of Students (Students’

Union) is the centre of student social life

on Campus. With a full programme of

entertainment, including club nights, live band

nights and society activities, the Guild helps

students to relax and enjoy themselves after

a day of study. We think it is important for you

to meet new people and develop new interests

during your time at University and the Guild

provides excellent opportunities for both.

There are currently over 200 different clubs

and societies at Birmingham covering a wide

variety of interests. Our international student

societies organise lively social activities and

celebrate important festivals each year.

Further details on the Guild of Students

and a full list of all our student societies

can be found at: www.bugs.bham.ac.uk

Examples of some of our cultural, sporting

and media societies are shown below:

Cultural and international societies

� African and Caribbean � Bengali � Chinese

� Circulo Hispanico � Egyptian � French

� German � Ghanian � Indian � Indonesian

� Italian � Japanese � Korean � Malaysian

� Mauritian � Mexican � Muslim � Nigerian

� Pakistani � Sikh � Singaporean

� Taiwanese � Thai � Turkish

Sporting societies

� Athletics and Cross Country

� Badminton � Basketball � Cricket

� Diving � Fencing � Football � Gliding

� Gymnastics and Trampolining � Hang Gliding

� Hockey � Jitsu � Judo � Karate � Kayak

� Korfball � Kung fu � Lacrosse � Life Saving

� Motor Racing � Mountaineering and Climbing

� Muay Thai Boxing � Netball � Ninpo-Budo

� No Sweat Sports � Orienteering � Paintball

� Parachute and Skydiving � Rowing � Rugby

� Sailing � Skiing � Surfing � Swimming

� Table Tennis � Tae-Kwondo � Ten Pin

Bowling � Tennis � Triathlon � US Football

� Ultimate Frisbee � Volleyball � Water Polo

� Windsurfing � Wing Chun � Zen Shorin Do

Media societies

� Burn FM (Radio Station) � Fish Tank

� Productions (Film-making Society)

� GTV (TV Station) � Redbrick (Newspaper)


‘The unique blend of

work and social life

here is exhilarating.’

Isaac Lee from Malaysia - LLB Law.


The city of Birmingham

Birmingham is a major European city with first-class cultural,

social and sporting facilities. It is a thriving city that embraces

the broad ethnic mix of the region.

This is reflected in the abundance of restaurants

offering food from across the globe. The city

boasts a ‘China Town’ as well as an Indian

community and Asian supermarkets so students

find it very easy to find the food they enjoy.

In the past twenty years, Birmingham has made

a significant financial investment in its nightlife

and shopping districts and leading brand names

are now combined with state-of-the-art premises,

such as Selfridges in the revitalised BullRing

shopping centre, the largest retail centre

in Europe.

The city boasts a strong collection of arthouse

and mainstream cinemas, including Star City,

the UK's largest cinema complex, with 30

screens, six of which are devoted to Asian films.

Birmingham also has the Symphony Hall, home

to Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the

Royal Ballet and is one of the finest concert

venues in Europe.

Home to three Premier League football teams,

Birmingham was the first city to be awarded

National City of Sport status. In recent years

Birmingham has staged more sporting

championships than any other UK city. The

Warwickshire County Cricket ground is located

very close to the University in Edgbaston and

it regularly hosts international tournaments

including the cricket World Cup. The city also

boasts many golf courses, for example the Belfry

which was chosen to host the 2002 Ryder Cup.

Birmingham’s location at the centre of England

makes it an ideal base from which to explore

the UK; Stratford-upon- Avon, the mountains

of Wales and the English Cotswolds are within

easy travelling distance and London is less than

two hours away by train. Birmingham also has an

International Airport which allows easy access

to continental Europe and beyond.


‘I was astonished when I saw

how beautiful Birmingham

was. The buildings, the art,

the use of water. It is an

extraordinary jewel of a city…

I was bowled over when I was

there. It is quite wonderful.’

Bill Clinton.

‘We have so much to offer

and the sheer quality, scale

and diversity of the whole

arts and culture scene is

remarkable – the rest of the

world needs to discover why

Birmingham is so special.’

Sakari Oramo, CBSO Music Director and

University of Birmingham Honorary Doctor

of Music (DMus).

‘It’s official – the new

Birmingam is one big feel

good factor. The revamped,

£550 million Bullring shopping

centre – a marvel of glass and

imagination – and the Mailbox,

a former postal sorting office

reborn as a designer mall with

luxury apartments, provide a

commercial heart as vibrant,

hip and stylish as anything

in London or New York.’

Sunday Express, 23 September 2003.

‘It has revived itself in quite an

extraordinary way over the last

twenty to twenty-five years.’

Tony Blair.


Qualifications explained

Brief descriptions of the main types of study programme

offered at the University are given below. For further information,

please contact us at [email protected]

Foundation programmes:

A one-year course for students who have

completed their high school studies and

require a bridging year to prepare them

for undergraduate studies.

Undergraduate study

(for example, BA, BSc, BEng):

A Bachelors/first degree with Honours taken over

3 – 5 years depending on the subject taken.

Postgraduate (Taught) Masters

(for example, MA, MSc, MBA):

Typically a 12-month modular programme which

includes a project or dissertation.

Postgraduate (Research) Masters (MPhil):

A research-based Masters degree usually

taken over 1-2 years.

Masters with Training (MPhil(B)):

Typically taken over 1 year, this is a Masters

level programme combining the benefits of

a Taught Masters and a Research degree.

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy):

A PhD is awarded after a minimum of 3 years

of extended, supervised research.

PhD with Integrated Study (NRPhD):

This PhD offers you the opportunity to combine

a research project with a structured programme

of subject-specific coursework. (Minimum of

4 years).

PhD (external registration):

This mode of registration allows flexibility

for international students who are not able

to come to Birmingham to study full-time.

The total period of registration is normally

a minimum of 4 years and a maximum

of 6 years.

Birmingham Study Abroad Programme

The Study Abroad programme is designed

for undergraduate international students who

wish to spend a period of time – typically a

semester or a full academic year – studying

outside their home country. Most students

use this opportunity to work towards their

degree in their home country, transferring

the credits from Birmingham, but it can also

be undertaken as a separate experience.

For non-native speakers of English there

are fantastic opportunities to combine both

the academic component of the Study

Abroad Programme with high quality

English language tuition. Students who

have participated in the Birmingham

Study Abroad Programme are consistently

impressed by the wide variety of courses

available, the supportive environment and

the huge benefits it brings to their academic

and social development.

For more information about the programme,

including start dates, costs and entrance

requirements, please contact:

[email protected]

Students who have participated

in the Birmingham Study Abroad

Programme are consistently

impressed by the wide variety

of courses available, the

supportive environment and

the huge benefits it brings

to their academic and

social development.


Entry requirements

Undergraduate entry requirements

The University welcomes undergraduate

applications from candidates offering A level or

equivalent overseas qualifications (including the

IB or a recognised Foundation Programme).

All candidates must achieve appropriate grades

in their examinations.

Postgraduate entry requirements

The University welcomes postgraduate

applications from candidates offering

qualifications equivalent to a good Honours

degree from a British university. In general,

candidates must achieve a level which is

comparable to a first or upper second

class honours degree.

English language

All candidates (undergraduate and postgraduate)

are required to have a good level of written and

spoken English before taking up a place at the

University. Our minimum English language

requirements for students offering IELTS or

TOEFL qualifications are shown in the table.

A small number of courses have different

requirements; if you have an offer for one of

these courses, your offer letter will state the

level of English required. The University also

accepts other English language qualifications.

For further information please go to:

www.international.bham.ac.uk/

english-language-reqs.htm

The English for International Students Unit at

the University provides pre-sessional courses

in English for Academic Purposes and Business

Management English for candidates who do

not have the required level of English to join

a degree programme directly or for those who

simply wish to improve their English language

skills before the start of their chosen degree.

A tuition fee is charged for these pre-sessional

courses which currently run for 20 weeks,

15 weeks, 10 weeks and 6 weeks.

Further information on our English language

courses can be found at www.eisu.bham.ac.uk/

Advice on qualifications

If, after reading the above, you require

further information on the suitability of

your qualifications for entry to the University,

please do not hesitate to contact the

International Office. Further information can

be found on our country-specific pages at

www.international.bham.ac.uk/countryinfo/

Some programmes have slightly higher requirements than those stated above. You will be informed when this is the

case. If you have been instructed and assessed in English Language at a recognised institution, you may be exempt

from these requirements. For further information about English language requirements, please visit our website at

www.international.bham.ac.uk/english_language.htm

English language requirements

School/department IELTS TOEFL (old) TOEFL (new)

Engineering and Science 6.0 with no less than 550*/213** 80 with no less than

5.5 in any band plus TWE 4.0 17 in any band

Business, Education, (taught), 6.5 with no less than 580*/237** 93 with no less than

Health Sciences, 6.0 in any band plus TWE 4.0 20 in any band

Historical Studies, Public Policy,

Humanities and Social Sciences

Dentistry UG and PG, Law UG, 7.0 with no less than 600*/250** 100 with no less than

Medicine and Education 6.5 in any band plus TWE 4.0 23 in any band

(Research) PG

Law PG 7.0 with no less than 600*/250** 100 with no less than

6.5 in any band plus TWE 4.5 25 in writing

Medicine UG 7.0 with no less than 600*/250** 100 with no less than

7.0 in any band plus TWE 4.0 25 in any band

*Paper-based test (PBT) **Computer-based test (CBT)


Application procedures

Undergraduate application procedure

All undergraduate applications should be made

through the Universities and Colleges Admissions

Service (UCAS). Through UCAS you can

apply to up to six universities on one form

at any time between the September (prior to

the year in which you wish to study) and June

(in the year you wish to study). However, it is

advisable to apply as early as possible, since

popular courses fill up very quickly. There is an

early deadline of 15 October for applicants to

Medicine and Dentistry.

Full details on the UCAS application procedure

can be found at www.ucas.ac.uk

We occasionally accept entry to the second

year of certain degree programmes for students

with the necessary qualifications. Each

application is assessed individually on

academic merit. Students still need to apply

through UCAS, stating clearly that they are

looking for entry to year two. If your qualification

is not already recognised for second year

entry, you may be asked to provide a copy of

the syllabus for consideration before we are

able to make our decision.

Postgraduate application procedure

Applications for entry to postgraduate study

must be made directly to Birmingham. You

should apply by completing the University’s

own application form, attaching official

transcripts of any qualifications and

examinations already taken translated into

English. An electronic application form is

available at: www.bham.ac.uk/application

There are no application fees or deadlines

for postgraduate programmes but places on

popular courses are quickly filled so we would

advise you to apply as early as possible.

If you are applying for a PhD you will usually

be required to submit a research proposal.

The requirements for research proposals

differ between schools and departments

and you are strongly advised to make contact

with the relevant school/ department prior to

completing the application form.

Waiting for a decision

Once your application is received at the

University, it is carefully considered by the

relevant Admissions Tutor. In reaching a

decision the Admission Tutor will look at

all of the information provided by you and

your referee(s). It is important to note that it

generally takes between four to six weeks

to process an application once it has been

received. As soon as a decision has been

taken, we will write to let you know the

outcome of your application.

If you receive an offer of a place from

the University it may be conditional or

unconditional. A conditional offer means

that you have not yet satisfied the University’s

entrance requirements. Your offer letter

will detail the requirements still to be met

by you. An unconditional offer means that

you have already met the University’s

entrance requirements and there are no

conditions attached to your offer of a place

to study at Birmingham. Once you have

received decisions from all of the universities

you have applied to you need to carefully

consider all of your offers and decide

which to accept.


Fees and finance

It is difficult to give an exact estimate of how much money you

will need to study at Birmingham, partly because much depends

on your own circumstances and lifestyle. However, the following

notes may be helpful.

Student profile

We ask Jessen Mooneyan, from Mauritius, who is studying

for a MEng in Civil Engineering, about life in Birmingham.

Living costs

Costs of living vary throughout Britain.

Students living in Birmingham enjoy lower

costs than in many other cities in the UK but

the actual amount you spend will depend very

much on your lifestyle so we can only give you

an approximate indication of how much you

will need. As a rough guide, we estimate that

for 2006/7 you will require around £7,500

for living expenses including accommodation,

food, local travel, books, entertainment and

other incidental costs, depending on the

duration of your contract in University

accommodation. If you are planning to

bring your partner or family with you, you

will need to bring more money. A brochure

on bringing your family to the UK can be

obtained from the International Office.

Tuition fees

The standard tuition fees for the

2006/2007 session are as follows

for international students:

Non laboratory-based courses £9,000

Laboratory-based courses £11,700

Clinical courses £21,300

MBA £15,800

It is important to note that tuition fees are

reviewed annually. Some postgraduate

courses charge a non-standard fee. If you

have an offer for one of these courses, your

offer letter should state the fee payable to the

University. Research students might also need

to pay an additional ‘bench fee’ to cover the

cost of particular equipment and consumables

for the research project. If a bench fee is

payable, this will be stated in the offer letter.

Why did you choose Birmingham?

Before I applied to University, I did some

research and found that a degree from

Birmingham is well-regarded by employers.

The University is respected around the world.

It offers a range of experiences, developing

the skills to cope with life after University.

I also liked the fact that it is located in a

major city, and it's very easy to access the

amenities there.

What do you like about the campus?

The main thing is the convenience. I can use

the internet facilities and the library, eat at one

of the food places in the Guild or University

Centre, arrange flights at the student travel

shop, meet friends for coffee – I can even buy

new glasses at the optician’s. It’s also very

beautiful, so it's enjoyable to walk around.

What do you like about the city?

I love the diversity of the city. It has a huge

choice of restaurants and shopping facilities

like the new Bullring, and is a very lively

city with plenty of places of interest and

opportunities for entertainment.

As a Civil Engineering student, I love the fact

that Birmingham is a former industrial city that

has transformed itself into something quite

different and I really enjoy living here.

Have you travelled much since

arriving in the UK?

I have explored the UK quite a bit, and have

enjoyed a break in Paris. I like the lifestyle in

Birmingham, though. There is excellent student

life in Selly Oak, right by the campus. I definitely

prefer Birmingham to London, because it’s a

more friendly and accessible place.

What is your most memorable

experience of life in the UK so far?

It’s all been very rewarding. It is very special

to experience another lifestyle and to adapt to

that independently of one's family. I have met

so many different, friendly people. I have also

had the opportunity to do some part-time

work, and this has allowed me to experience

another aspect of UK life.


Scholarships for international students

University of Birmingham Scholarships

The University of Birmingham attracts students

of the highest calibre and is pleased to offer

a range of scholarships to reward outstanding

academic achievement. Up-to-date

information on the scholarships offered

at the University of Birmingham, including

eligibility criteria, can be found on our

website at: www.international.bham.ac.uk/

scholarships.htm

For information on other University awards

and funding please visit the Financial

Support Office website:

www.studserv.bham.ac.uk/fsoffice/

scholarships.htm

Other Scholarship Schemes for

International Students

British Chevening Scholarships

Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth

Office and UK universities, these scholarships

are usually for taught master’s programmes.

The University of Birmingham regularly attracts

high-flying Chevening Scholars and in 2003/4

welcomed more chevening awardees than

any other non-Oxbridge university.

www.chevening.com

For information on University of Birmingham

joint chevening awards, please see:

www.international.bham.ac.uk/

scholarships.htm

DFID Shared Scholarship Scheme

Funded jointly by the Department for

International Development and participating

UK universities, this scheme is for students

from developing Commonwealth Countries

undertaking taught postgraduate courses.

www.acu.ac.uk

Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards

These research awards are aimed at

outstanding international students in the field

of science, engineering/technology, medicine

and social science and cover tuition fees and

subsistence. Departments must be ranked

5/5* for research purposes. Candidates must

have a first class honours/overseas equivalent

first degree from an institution of very high

standing. There are four awards this year

for Birmingham. www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin

Ford Foundation International

Fellows Programme

The University of Birmingham is pleased to

work in partnership with the Ford Foundation.

The Ford Foundation International Fellowships

Program (IFP) provides postgraduate study

opportunities to exceptional individuals who

will use this education to become leaders in

their respective fields, furthering development

in their own countries and greater economic

and social justice worldwide. The foundation

actively seeks candidates from social groups

and communities that lack systematic access

to higher education.

www.fordfound.org/

Overseas Research Students Award

Scheme (ORS)

Funded by the Department for Education

and Employment, this scheme is for students

undertaking full time research degrees.

www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/ors/

For information on other sources of funding for

international students, we would advise you to

consult the following sources:

� The British Council, Embassy or High

Commission in your home country

� The Ministry or Department of Education

in your home country

� Your current academic institution (particularly

if you are a member of academic staff looking

to upgrade your qualifications)

Right: Chevening scholars from

our International Development Department.

Left: Winifred Mok, our Hong Kong

UG Scholarship Winner, receives her certificate

from Vice-Principal, Professor Michael Clarke.


Taking up a place at Birmingham

The University of Birmingham

attracts students of the highest

calibre and is pleased to offer

a range of scholarships to

reward outstanding academic

achievement.

Preparing to travel to the UK

Once you have accepted an offer of a place at

university, you need to start to make travel

arrangements as far in advance as possible.

You will need to make sure that you have a valid

passport and all the necessary documentation for

entry clearance to the UK. This may be either in

the form of a visa, entry certificate or Home Office

letter of consent depending on your country of

origin. You should check requirements with the

British Council offices, British Embassy or British

High Commission in your country. It is important

to book flights well before your departure date.

Immigration requirements

In order to obtain entry clearance to the UK

you need to prove that:

� You have been accepted on to a

full-time course

� You have enough funds to pay tuition

fees and to support yourself and any

dependents during your stay in the UK

without needing to work or claim benefits

Pre-departure briefings

Pre-departure briefings are arranged in a number

of countries across the world by University staff

and/or the British Council. These briefings are

designed to provide useful information on a

number of practical issues such as how and

when to travel to Birmingham, how to take up

your accommodation at the University and what

to bring with you to the UK. A pre-departure

pack entitled ‘Welcome to the University of

Birmingham’ is sent out in summer to candidates

who have accepted a place at Birmingham.

This also contains useful information on practical

matters such as travelling to the University,

registering as a student, opening a bank account

and paying tuition and accommodation fees.

Welcome week

All new students are invited to attend the

University’s residential International Students’

Welcome Week, which is held just before

the start of the Autumn term. See page 8 for

more details.

Term dates

The University year is split into three terms with

Christmas (December), Easter (March – April)

and Summer (June -September) vacations.

The term dates for 2006/07 are shown below.

2006/07

Autumn 2 October – 15 December 2006

Spring 15 January – 30 March 2007

Summer 30 April – 22 June 2007


How to find out more

Chile

� Professor Jorge Larrain

Universidad Alberto Hurtado,

Almirante Barroso 6,

Santiago, Chile

Tel: 0056 (0)2671 7130

Fax: 0056 (0)2698 6873


China

�Ms Lena Zhao

JJL Overseas Education - Beijing

UK Department, Beijing JJL,

5F, Mi Yang Tower, Yong An Dong Li,

Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue,

Beijing, 100022, PR China

Tel: 0086 10 65685656 x 122

Fax: 0086 10 65686600


www.overseas-edu.com

�Ms Christine Du

UKEAS Education Training

Room 706, 1 Grand Gateway

No 1 Hongdiao Road

Shanghai, 20030, PR China

Tel: 0086-21-64332626

Fax: 0086-21-64716135


www.ukeas.com.cn

Cyprus

�Ms Marlene Philippou

Smart Options,

5A Charalambous Mouskou Street,

CY-2406 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus

Tel: +357 22669061

Fax: +357 22669062


India

�Ms Richa Jain

Study Overseas Ltd (UK)

B2/3, 3rd Floor, Safdarjung Enclave

Africa Avenue, New Delhi 110 029

Tel: +91 (0) 11 5165 3061

Fax: +91 (0) 11 5165 3062


www.BritishHigherEducation.com

Regional offices in Mumbai, Ahmedabad,

Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi

and Coimbatore

Indonesia

� Ms Satyadhi Hendra

Indonesia Britain Education Centre (IBEC)

Menara Batavia 6th Floor Jl.

KH Mas Mansyur Kav 126,

Jakarta, 10220, Indonesia

Tel: +62 21 574 5244

Fax: +62 21 574 5245


www.ibec.or.id

Regional offices in Tangerang, Bandung,

Surabaya,Semarang, Medan and Bali

Iran

� Dr M Rezaei

TISEC

387 Asadabadi Ave, Kaj Building,

Yousefabad, Tehran 14346, Iran

Tel: 0098 21 8060550

Fax: 0098 21 8068220


www.tisec-fernas.com

Jordan

� Ms Diala Qarqash

Bridge International for Academic Services

PO Box 1599, Amman 11821,

Jordan

Tel: +962 6 5810137, +962 6 5815521

Fax: +962 6 5857938


www.Bridge.index.com.jo

Regional offices throughout the Gulf Region

Kazakhstan, Republic of

�Ms Olga Polnikova

Intellect Agency,

188 Dzhambul Str,

#41 Almaty 050008,

Republic Of Kazakhstan

Tel: +7 3272423708/+7 3272 429738

Fax: +7 3272 50 70 52


www.intellect.kz

Korea

� Mr Tom Kane

UKEO - KOREA Ltd.

1401 LG Palace Building,

121-200 Dongkyo-dong 165-8

Mapo-ku Seoul, South Korea

Tel : 82-2-3143-0226/0252/0380

Fax : 82-2-3143 0403


www.ukeducation.co.kr

Latin America

�Ms Judy Westerdale

Estudios Britannia (UK based)

19 Hall Green, Atherton,

Manchester M46 9HP

Tel: +44 (0)1942 796992

Fax: +44 (0)1942 797225

Email: courses@estudiosbritannia.

freeserve.co.uk

www.estudiosbritannia.freeserve.co.uk

The International Office has a network of overseas repressentatives

who can provide further information on studying at the University,

as well as advice and guidance on your application. Many of our

representatives offer a visa counselling service to assist students

with UK entry clearance preparation. Contact details for our

current representatives are given below.


Malaysia

� Ms Nimmi Prabhakar

MABECS, 2nd Floor,

9 Jalan Barat, 46200 Petaling Jaya,

Selangor, Malaysia

Tel: +60 3 7956 7655/439

Fax: +60 3 7955 0876


www.mabecs.com

Nigeria

�Mrs Femi Sangowawa

LGE, 49 Sobo Arobiodu Street,

GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Tel: 01-4701165/7940133

Fax: 08701306957


www.preparationforlife.com

Regional Offices in Victoria Island (Lagos),

Port Harcourt and Abuja

Philippines

� Study International

3rd Floor, President Tower Building

81 Timog Avenue, Quezon City

Philippines 1100

Tel: +632 9283654

Fax: +632 9280878


[email protected]

www.mentar.ac

Russia

�Ms Elena Solomonova/Ms Natalia Luchina

Insight - Lingua, Strastnoy Bulvar,

4 Stroenie 3, Office 44,

Moscow, Russia, 125009

Tel: +7095 7950921

Fax: +70957950923


www.insight-lingua.ru

�Mr Alexey Surin

Direct Talk Bureau, 15 Chayanova Str,

corp 5, off 64, PO Box 230,

Moscow, Russia, 125047

Tel: +7095 2506648

Fax: +7095 2506654


www.directtalk.ru

Taiwan

� Mr Sean Jones

UKEAS Taiwan, 12F-1, 378,

Wen-Shin Rd Sec 1, Taichung City,

Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: 04-2328-5946

Fax: 04-2328-3363

Email : [email protected]

www.ukeas.com.tw/

Regional Offices in Taichung, Taoyuan,

Tainan, Kaohsiung and Hsinchu

�Ms Tracey Tang

Study Link, 6F-1 No 16,

Sec 1 Ho-ping East Rd,

Taipei City 106, Taiwan R.O.C

Tel: 886 2 23654111

Fax: 886 2 23654154


www.studylink.com.tw

Regional Offices in Kaohsiung and Taichung

Thailand

� Mr John Kelly

Mentor International

28/3 Soi Ton Son, Ploenchit Road,

Patumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Tel: +66 2 255 5157-9

Fax: +66 2 255 3826


www.mentor.ac

Regional offices in Chiang Mai and Myanmar

�Cameron Allen

Hands on Consultants

804, 8th Floor,The Dusit Thani Building

946 Rawa IV Road, Bangkok 10500

Tel: 66 026355230

Fax: 66 0 26355231


www.hands-onconsultants.com

�Ms Waraporn Cheablaem

Superior Education Agency

Wave Place Building 2nd Floor,

55 Wireless Road, Patumwan,

Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Tel: 6626555220

Fax: 6626555210


Turkey

� Mrs Türe Ozer

Edcon, Valikonagi Caddesi Saadet Apartmani

No: 62 Kat:1 Daire:3, 80200 Nisantasi

Istanbul, Turkey

Tel: +90 212 234 48 99 / 234 36 75

Fax: +90 212 230 17 61


www.edcon.com.tr

United Arab Emirates

�Mr Pujan Mittal

International Placewell Consultants

IFZ LLC, Block 13, Office no F18,

Knowledge Village PO Box 25320

Dubai, U.A.E

Tel: 0097 1504293760

Fax: 0097 143664670


www.educationoverseas.com/

UK

�Ms Michelle Abbott

Study Group

Lorna House, 103 Lorna Road,

Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3EL

Tel: 01273 204522

Fax: 01273 746131


www.studygroup.com


How to find us

Birmingham is at the heart of the UK’s road and rail network, and

is easily accessible from other parts of the country and beyond.

The University’s main campus at Edgbaston, with its magnificent

architecture, is a major landmark in Birmingham.

By motorway

Approaching from the north west or south

east along the M6:

Leave at Junction 6 (signposted

Birmingham Central) to join the A38(M)

At the end of the motorway, keep to the

right, go over a flyover, then through some

underpasses to join the A38 Bristol Road

The University is on your right, two and a

half miles from the city centre

Approaching from the M42 north:

Leave at Junction 8 to join

the M6 northbound and follow

the instructions above

Approaching from the south west:

Leave the M5 at Junction 4 signposted

Birmingham SW) to join the A38

The University is approximately eight

miles from the motorway

Approaching from the M40:

It is easier to turn south on the M42 and

leave at Junction 1, heading north on the

A38 Bristol Road

The University is approximately eight miles

from the motorway

By rail

Most cross-country services to Birmingham

arrive at New Street Station. Up to six trains

an hour depart for the University on the

cross-city line (final destination Longbridge

or Redditch). The centre of the main campus

is a five-minute walk from University Station.

By coach

There are frequent express coach services

to Birmingham from London, Heathrow

and Gatwick Airports, and many UK cities.

The long-distance coach station is in Digbeth

in the city centre.

By bus

Numbers 61, 62 and 63 travel to the

University’s Edgbaston and Selly Oak

campuses, while the 21 and 44 serve

the Medical School and Queen Elizabeth

Hospital. The services all run frequently from

the city centre. There is a travel information

office outside New Street Station, where

you can obtain bus timetables and departure

point information. Maps can be found

throughout the city centre indicating bus

stop locations.

By taxi

There are taxi ranks at New Street Station

and throughout the city centre. The journey

to the University takes about ten minutes.

By air

Birmingham International Airport has direct

flights from locations in the UK, as well as

from the USA, Canada, Europe and the

Middle East. The journey by taxi from the

airport to the University takes approximately

half an hour. Alternatively, a free bus service

from the airport to Birmingham International

railway station connects with frequent

services to New Street Station in the city

centre. If you are arriving at London, there is

a frequent train service from London Euston

railway station to New Street Station.

From Heathrow Airport. Take the Heathrow

Express train to Paddington Station and then

the Underground or a taxi to Euston Station.

Alternatively, an Airbus runs from Heathrow

Airport direct to Euston Station

From Gatwick Airport. Take the Airport

Express train to Victoria Station and then

the Underground or a taxi to Euston Station

Further information

UK Railways on the Net

Tel: 0845 748 4950

www.rail.co.uk

Travel West Midlands (bus)

Tel: 0870 608 2608

www.travelwm.co.uk

National Express (coach)

Tel: 0870 580 8080

www.gobycoach.com

Centro Travel

Tel: 0121-200 2700

Birmingham Tourist

Information Office

Tel: 0870 599 2244

Birmingham International Airport

Tel: 08707 335511


University locations

A Dental School and

Children’s Hospital

NHS Trust

B The Beeches

C Hunter Court

D The Vale

E Conference Park

F Edgbaston campus

G Medical School

H Jarratt Hall

I Selly Oak campus

J Manor House

K Wast Hills Sports

Ground and

Observatory

L Wast Hills House


The Edgbaston campus

Academic Office 2Academic and Student Administration (formerly Student Services) 2Admissions and Recruitment 2Alta Estates Services 9American and Canadian Studies 32Aston Webb Reception 1

Barnes Library 18Barber Fine Art Library 41Barber Institute of Fine Arts 41Barber Music Library 41Biosciences 24Birmingham Archaeology 50Birmingham Research and Development Ltd (BRDL) 55Botanic Garden at Winterbourne 65Business School 40

Cancer Studies (CRUK Institute) 23Careers Centre 29Centre for Educational Technology and Distance Learning (CETADL) 48Centre for Modern Languages (CML) 43Centre for Studies in Security and Diplomacy 52Centre for the Study of Global Ethics (CSGE) 69Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS) 44Centre of West African Studies (CWAS) 32Chemical Engineering 11Chemistry 12, 13Civil Engineering 8Communications 1Computer Science 14aComputing Helpdesk 14b, 31Conference Office 29Conference Park 63, 64, 67, 68

Denis Howell Building (Cancer Studies) 23aDental Practice 59bDentistry – See University locations mapDesign and Publications Office 2Development and Alumni Relations 1Digital Printing and Imaging 18Document Production Services 36Drama and Theatre Arts 32, 43

Earth Sciences 4, 25Economics 42Education – See also Selly Oak campus 45Education Library 45Electronic and Electrical Engineering Library 48Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering 48Engineering 8English for International Students Unit (EISU) 66English 32Enquiries 1Environmental Health and Risk Management 15, 25Estates Office 9, 10bEuropean Languages and Cultures (CELC) 43European Research Institute (ERI) 52European Resource Centre 52Examinations Office 2

Finance Office 3Financial Support Office 2French Studies 43

Garner Chemical Engineering Library 11Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences 4, 15, 25German Studies 43Graduate School (Public Policy only) 69

Great Hall 1Grounds and Gardens 9Guild of Students 38

Harding Law Library 27Health and Safety Unit 50Health Sciences 47Health Services Management Centre (HSMC) 70Hispanic Studies 43Historical Studies 32, 41History of Art 41History of Medicine 18Housing Services 29Humanities 32, 43

Immunity and Infection 18, 19Institute of Applied Social Studies 43Institute of Archaeology and Antiquity 32, 50Institute for German Studies 52Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV) 44Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 16Interdisciplinary Research Centre (IRC) Net Shape Laboratory 49International Development Department (IDD) 44International Office 2International Student Advisor 2Italian Studies 43

Lapworth Museum 4Law 27Learning Centre 14bLifelong Learning – See Selly Oak campus

Main Library 31Marketing Services 2Mason Lounge 32Mathematics 33Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering 8Medical Physics 37Medical Practice 59bMedical Sciences 18Medical School 18Medieval History 32Metallurgy and Materials 50Modern History 32Music 32, 41

Neuroscience 17, 18Nursing 47

Occupational Health Service 51

Personnel Services 3Philosophy 32Physics and Astronomy 34a, 34b, 35Physiotherapy 47Planning and Policy Development 2Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS) 52Postgraduate Admissions 2Press Office 1Primary Care, Public and Occupational Health 14b, 15, 16Primary Care and General Practice 14bPrinting Services 36Procurement 3Pro-Vice-Chancellor’s Office 1Psychology 5, 26Psychiatry (Queen Elizabeth Psychiatric Hospital) 17

Public Health and Epidemiology 15Public Policy 44

Regional Media Centre 1Registrar and Secretary 1Reproductive and Child Health – Birmingham Women's Hospital/BirminghamChildren's HospitalResearch and Enterprise Services 36Russian and East European Studies (CREES) 52

Security Centre 3Social Sciences 53Sociology 52aSpecial Collections 31Sport and Exercise Sciences 5, 6, 7Sports Centre 30Staff Development Unit 50Student Fees Section 3Student Recruitment and Outreach Office 2Student Services (now Academic and Student Administration) 2Student Support and Counselling Service 51Students’ Union 38Study Abroad Office 2

Telecommunications 4Theology and Religion – See also Elmfield House, Selly Oak campus 32Transport and Portering Services 10bTV studios 1

Undergraduate Admissions 2Universitas 21 Office 2

Vice-Chancellor’s Suite 1Vice-Principal 1

Winterbourne Botanic Garden 65

Car parking

The University has a ‘Pay and Display’ system

operating on the Edgbaston campus, and

visitors are advised to have change available.

There are parking spaces for visitors on the

South Car Park, North Car Park, Pritchatts

Road Car Park and Vincent Drive Car Park.

This map, with a more detailed index,

can be found on the University’s website

at www.location.bham.ac.uk

www.bham.ac.uk

This leaflet was written several months in advance of the start of the

academic year. It is intended to provide prospective students with a

general picture of the programmes and courses offered by the School.

Please note that not all programmes or all courses are offered every

year. Also, because our research is constantly exploring new areas

and directions of study some courses may be dropped and new ones

offered in their place.

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Useful contacts

English language support and

pre-sessional English courses

� English for International Students’ Unit

Tel: +44 121 414 5697

Fax: +44 121 414 3600


Student welfare and International

Students’ Advisory Service (ISAS)

� International Office

Tel: +44 121 414 2894

Fax: +44 121 414 3850


Useful Websites

� International Office


� The City of Birmingham

www.beinbirmingham.com/

� English for International Students Unit

www.eisu.bham.ac.uk

� The British Council

www.educationuk.org/

� UKCOSA

www.ukcosa.org.uk

� UCAS

www.ucas.co.uk

� UK Visas

www.ukvisas.gov.uk

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Edgbaston, Birmingham,

B15 2TT, United Kingdom

www.bham.ac.uk

International Office,

University of Birmingham,

Aston Webb Building, Edgbaston,

Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK

Tel: +44 121 414 2894

Fax: +44 121 414 3850


For information on:

Your application

� Admissions Office

Tel: +44 121 414 3344

Fax: +44 121 414 6378


Accommodation

� Housing Services Office

Undergraduate accommodation enquiries

Tel: +44 121 414 6237/6441

Fax: +44 121 414 6443


� Postgraduate accommodation enquiries

Tel: +44 121 414 7469

Fax: +44 121 414 6443


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