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Yes, it’s a good opportunity for international students to study MBA in the UK at the University of Birmingham. Birmingham Business School is accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. According to QS MBA University Ranking 2023,  Birmingham’s MBA programme rank 151-200 in the world and among the top MBA Universities in the UK.

  • Offer world-class research and teaching
  • Birmingham Business School ranked among the top business schools in the world.
  • Accredited by leading bodies, AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB.
  • Around 44,000 notable alumni from over 106 countries around the world.

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 The eligibility criteria for PG admission at the University of Birmingham are given below:

  • A four-year Bachelor’s degree (first-class or very good upper second-class) or a three-year Bachelor’s degree (first class) from recognised institutions in India
  • For postgraduate research programs, students need a Bachelor’s degree and usually a Master’s degree with a 60% or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution
  • Programme-specific score requirements
  • Alternatively, grade 12 Indian students must have achieved a score of 75% or above for CBSE/CISCE/West Bengal boards; other state boards: 80% or above
  • IELTS
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 To study the undergraduate University of Birmingham courses, international students can apply through University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Students can check the below tips for the UCAS application:

  • The University of Birmingham’s UCAS campus code number is B32.
  • Check the application deadline for your chosen course.
  • Students applying for Medicine or Dentistry courses need to apply by 15th October 2022
  • UCAS fee for single choice and for multiple choices is it £27
  • The following table provides details of the percentage required at the Indian Standard XII level:
UK A LevelsIndian Standard XII
A*AA90% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 85% West Bengal or 95% Other State boards
AAA85% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 80% West Bengal or 90% Other State boards
AAB80% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 75% West Bengal or 85% Other State boards
ABB/BBB75% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra, and West Bengal or 80% Other State boards

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To get into the university successfully, international students need to meet the general University of Birmingham entry requirements as well as specific entry requirements of their chosen academic programme where applicable. Check below the entry requirements:

  • Must be enrolled at a university studying a program.
  • Must complete the minimum age of 18 years or above at the start of the program.
  • Good academic standing (grades record and history).
  • Demonstrate good English proficiency.
  • Demonstrate relevant academic-specific requirements.

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The University of Birmingham welcomes applications from academically qualified students all over the world. To join as an international student, you will need to meet the level of English proficiency with one of the below English Language Proficiency tests:

QualificationMinimum Grade Requirements
IELTS  6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in every band
TOEFL iBT  80 overall with a minimum of 19 in listening, 19 in reading, 21 in speaking, and 19 in writing
Pearson Test of English (PTE)  PTE 64 with no less than 59 in all four skills

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Yes, the University of Birmingham is a good university for international students to study in the UK. Below are the major reasons that make the UoB a perfect choice to study abroad in the UK:

  • Member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
  • One of the top 100 universities in the world.
  • Located in the glorious heart of England, Birmingham, one of the Best Student Cities in the world in 2023 by QS.
  • One of the largest International student communities in the UK, with over 10,000 students from 150 countries.
  • A founding member of Universities 21 (a leading global network of research-intensive universities).

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The average non-refundable application fee is INR 5.7 K. Students must note that undergraduate applicants need to apply through the UCAS portal, whereas postgraduate applicants need to apply through the official University website. For this, they need to visit the individual course page, check the entry requirements, arrange all the documents, and select the Apply option. UCAS Application fee for 2025 intake has changed. For 2025 entry, the application fee is £28.50 (INR 3.2 K) for up to five choices.  

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The University of Birmingham has four campuses in Birmingham and one international campus in Dubai. Edgbaston Campus is the main campus of the university, meanwhile, the other three campuses are; the Selly Oak campus, the Satellite campus in Stratford, and the School of Dentistry. The University of Birmingham provides various facilities to its students. Some of these include Sport & Fitness club, accommodation, high-quality childcare, library services, a media centre, and much more. All these facilities help the students in improving their ease of living and building positive social and professional connections.

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No,  the University of Birmingham is costly. The tuition fee for undergraduate courses ranges from £21,000 to £46,320 per year; for postgraduate courses, it is £21,150 - 28,980 per year. Studying abroad can be an expensive affair; hence, students must apply for scholarships as it will help them reduce their overall cost of studying abroad. If the scholarship amount is sufficient, students can avoid part-time work and focus on their academics. There are several scholarships available for students to reduce their cost of study. In addition, students can also pursue part-time job.

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