University College Birmingham

Yes, Uni College Birmingham does maintain extensive connections with major industry employers. The college works with over 1,000 employers to provide placeents, guest lectures, and develop curriculum for its students.

Hilton, Marriott, and Virgin Atlantic are some prominent names the University College Birmingham is in partnership with.

The college is also endorsed by the Royal Academic Culinary Arts and the Chartered Management Institute. 

Yes, students can access career support services (HIRED) for up to 5 years after graduation. This is part of the UCB's alumni benefits and services policy. Listed below is what students can access even after completing their studies:

• Support with CVs, Cover Letters, and applications
• Information for job searching and useful career websites
• Access to practical psychometric tests (Hired Connect)
• Notification of recruitment fairs and employer presentations
• Notifications of roles via Hired Connect and email

HIRED is UCB's careers, employability, and placements service for students and alumni at the Uni College Birmingham. Listed below is how it helps students with their careers:

• Career guidance and counseling sessions
• Access to hiredConnect (e-learning and career resources platform)
• Training sessions
• Unitemps (onsite recruitment agency that helps students find work on and off-campus)

Scholarships deadlines can vary for different financial aid options. However, most financial aid options at the Uni College Birmingham follow the deadlines mentioned below:

Uni College Birmingham gives a cost of living allowance worth GBP 6,000 (INR 7.7 Lakhs) to new full-time UG students from the UK. The allowance applies to students starting their studies in the Sep 2026 intake. This allowance does not need to be repaid.

Note - International students, including Indian students are generally not eligible for this.

Yes, students who pay their tuition fee in full by the early payment discount deadline at UCB can get a discount worth GBP 500 (INR 64 K) on the same. This discount applies to UG or PG courses.

Students starting their course in Sep, can pay the full tuition cost by Sep 25, 2026. For Feb 2027 intake, the deadline for the same is Feb 12, 2027.

Indian students generally pay 50% of the gross tuition fee as the CAS deposit to study at Uni College Birmingham. Students are also required to pay an initial deposit worth GBP 1,000 (INR 1.3 Lakhs) to confirm their seat at the university. Students can pay the same using the Flywire platform.

UCB is known for its vocational training programs particularly in fields like Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary Arts, and Business Management. Listed below are some of the best courses available to Indian students at University College Birmingham:

• MSc in International Hospitality and Management
• MA in Culinary Arts Management
• MSc in Engineering Management
• MSc in International Business Management
• MSc in Psychology

Yes, most courses at UCB come with work placements and internship options. These often include 48-week placements (also called sandwich years). These allow students to gain industry experience during studies itself.

Students usually pay a lower tuition costs for studies during the sandwich year. Business students often find internship opportunities at companies like Deloitte. Medicine students often work for the NHS.

No, it is generally not hard to get into UCB as an Indian student (acceptance rate around 80% to 90%). Students who meet the course-specific requirements and prove proficiency in English can get a seat here.

Contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors to know more about admission chances.