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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
International students are recommended to start their search for student accommodations in Birmingham between October and March for the upcoming academic year beginning in September. Early booking is beneficial in terms of getting university halls in popular areas and specific types of Birmingham student flats.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
Generally, the Birmingham city centre is considered ideal for students as it provides access to most transportation units, the city's vibrant nightlife, shopping units and eateries. However, Selly Oak is considered ideal for University of Birmingham graduates
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
Majority of the University of Birmingham students are known to live as part of the residence halls based in Edgbaston & Selly Oak, in large part due to the close proximity of these halls to the university campus.
The university campus offers over 7,500 residential spaces to students as part of its townhouses.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Birmingham can be considered an ideal place to study for international students, thanks to the presence of its world class academic infrastructure that includes two of the best universities in the UK: University of Birmingham & Birmingham City University.
The city is full of international students & there are a number of places to hang out at over the weekend including: Cadbury World, Library of Birmingham, Symphony Hall, Villa Park & Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, shuttle services are not available to placed students, & they are required to use the world class public transport network of the Birmingham & West Midlands region.
Students can also visit their working locations via their own car, provided they have the right insurance for it.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, IELTS is a mandatory requirement for international students, seeking to purse higher education at the University of Birmingham.
The institute requires its students to have a decent grasp of verbal & written English for a smooth transition to new surroundings, & accepts IELTS, TOEFL & PTE among some other language test scores as a valid proof of the same.
Mentioned below are the general language test score requirements for international students:
Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
TOEFL | 95 (no less than 23 in any band) |
IELTS Academic | 7.0 (no less than 7.0 in any band) |
PTE | 67 in all four skills |
Cambridge English | Minimum score 185 |
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
The University of Birmingham Nursing school application fee for graduate students is around GBP 50 (INR 5.8 K).
The same for undergraduates' ranges between GBP 22.5-27 (INR 2.6 K-INR 3.1 K).
The fee is non-refundable & is to be paid as part of the application process of the institute. The application without the same cannot be processed further by the institute.
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