University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham overview
The University of Birmingham is a research-focused public university located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Its traceable history from 1825 to 1900 includes distinguished institutions such as the Birmingham School of Medicine and Surgery, the Royal Birmingham School of Medicine and Surgery, Queen's College, Mason Science College founded by Sir Josiah Mason, and Mason University College — the most recent of which, in 1900, was granted university status by Royal Charter.
A founding member of the Russell Group, the home of the United Kingdom's most prestigious research universities, and of Universitas 21, the international network of research universities — and a member of respected organizations including Universities UK, the European University Association, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and Sutton 13 — the University of Birmingham provides higher education opportunities to approximately 38,000 students, more than 9,500 of whom hold international status, across the Edgbaston and Selly Oak campuses.
About University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a research-focused public university located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Its traceable history from 1825 to 1900 includes distinguished institutions such as the Birmingham School of Medicine and Surgery, the Royal Birmingham School of Medicine and Surgery, Queen's College, Mason Science College founded by Sir Josiah Mason, and Mason University College — the most recent of which, in 1900, was granted university status by Royal Charter.
A founding member of the Russell Group, the home of the United Kingdom's most prestigious research universities, and of Universitas 21, the international network of research universities — and a member of respected organizations including Universities UK, the European University Association, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and Sutton 13 — the University of Birmingham provides higher education opportunities to approximately 38,000 students, more than 9,500 of whom hold international status, across the Edgbaston and Selly Oak campuses.
University of Birmingham faculties and programs
Social Work
Earth Sciences
Physics, Particle Physics & Cosmology
Theoretical Physics
Physics
Physics with Data Science
Physics and Astrophysics
Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics
University of Birmingham scholarships and financial aid
The University of Birmingham provides various scholarship and funding opportunities for students with international status. It should be noted, however, that scholarships are awarded on a need basis, that scholarship programs have limited funding and capacity, and that admission standards are high. Students wishing to apply for a scholarship can explore scholarship programs via the link below.
University of Birmingham Exam Requirements
Submitting at least one of the exams below with the required score is a prerequisite for application. The score threshold may vary by program.
How to get into University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham offers a preparatory program called "Pre-sessional English" for students who will be starting their first year of university education.
In addition, prospective students wishing to apply to undergraduate programs offered by the University of Birmingham must meet the following requirements.
- Anadolu High School Diploma / Science High School Diploma
- For "Foundation Pathways": MEB Diploma Score of 70 or above / For undergraduate degree program A-Level equivalencies, see the table below.
| A Level Grades | High School Diploma Scores |
|---|---|
| A*AA | 88/100 |
| AAA | 85/100 |
| AAB | 80/100 |
| ABB | 75/100 |
| BBB | 72/100 |
or
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
or - 3 A-Level courses with grades in the range of BBB to A*AA
- English Language Proficiency Certificate
- An English Language Proficiency Certificate obtained through scores from exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, TOEFL i-BT, or PTE
- Alternatively, prospective students who have taken the SAT and AP exams may be considered for admission to undergraduate programs if they have achieved the required scores.
Prospective students wishing to apply to graduate programs offered by the University of Birmingham must meet the following requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree Diploma
- High GPA (GPA: 3.0–4.0)
- English Language Proficiency Certificate
- An English Language Proficiency Certificate obtained through scores from exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, TOEFL i-BT, or PTE
- A GRE or GMAT score may be required depending on the specific requirements of the department applied to.
Application Deadlines
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Take a closer look at University of Birmingham
Across the 272-hectare site allocated to the University of Birmingham, there are two campuses — Edgbaston and Selly Oak — and more than 200 buildings.
The University of Birmingham's main campus, Edgbaston Campus, is located approximately 5 kilometers to the southwest of Birmingham city center.
The university's other campus, Selly Oak Campus, is located very close to the main campus — directly to the south of the Edgbaston Campus.
The University of Birmingham is the only research-focused public university in the United Kingdom with its own train station — University Station, opened in 1978 to serve the university and its hospital.
Spread across the university's 272-hectare site, the campuses house state-of-the-art institutes and centers such as the Collaborative Teaching Laboratory, the Molecular Sciences Facility, the Birmingham Forest Research Institute, the Institute of Translational Medicine, and the High Temperature Research Centre. In addition, the University of Birmingham plans to place its campuses among the world's smartest and most sustainable campuses in partnership with Siemens.
The campuses of the University of Birmingham, within walking distance of the center of Birmingham, offer students a balanced city and campus experience. The first civic university in the region, the University of Birmingham's campuses feature libraries, lecture halls, more than 30 cafes and restaurants, supermarkets, hair salons, and the University Sports Centre, as well as the Barber Institute of Fine Arts — which hosts lunchtime concerts, evening lectures, and literary workshops — the Bramall Music Building with a 450-seat concert hall, the Lapworth Museum of Geology, Winterbourne House and Garden, the Cadbury Research Library, the famous Sculpture Trail on the Edgbaston Campus, more than 500 student clubs and societies where students can expand their networks and enjoy their time, and the Student Guild representing approximately 30,000 students.
The University of Birmingham has an extensive alumni network made up of individuals who have achieved distinction in a variety of fields. Among the university's notable alumni are:
- David Thouless
- Mike Kosterlitz
- Sir J. Fraser Stoddart
- Sir Paul Nurse
- Sir John Vane
- Maurice Wilkins
- Sir Peter Medawar
- Lord Robert Cecil
- Sir Norman Haworth
- Francis Aston
- Chris Addison
- Arthur Bywater
- Ellie Crisell
- Hannah England
- Matthew Goode
- Tamsin Greig
- Pam Relph
- Ben Shephard
- Non Stanford
- Chris Tarrant
- Ann Widdecombe
- Victoria Wood
University of Birmingham awards and achievements
- 11 Nobel Prize winners among alumni and faculty
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