University of Birmingham

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General information for exchange students

Course information

Autumn term: end of September – December
Spring term: January – March 
Summer term: April – June 

Academic Year Dates

Study options, dates and fees

Carefully read the entry requirements and be aware that an official language certificate such are IELTS or TOEFL may be necessary when applying for a full year (if possible). Keep in mind the additional cost and time needed to obtain such certificate.

• Students going for one semester: Language requirements: CEFR B2 for bachelor students and C1 for master students.
• Students who going for a full year and/or non-EU citizens: keep in mind that different rules apply depending on the duration of your stay & nationality.

Please bear in mind that language requirements may be subject to change: always verify information with your host university.

All students: always check visa information: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Humanities

• Programme for Liberal and Sciences students
• Students can take courses at the College of Arts and Law. Subjects covered here are Archeology, Communication, Conflict Studies, English Studies, French Studies, German Studies, History, History of Art, International Relations, Italian Studies, Literature, Linguistics, Musicology, Philosophy, and Religion
• Students can take 20 of the 60 UK credits (per semester) in other colleges within the university. However, there might be limitations to what you can choose due to different timetables, eligibility, entry requirements and availability of the courses. These courses are confirmed by the departments after the students have submitted their applications
• Students who want to follow Master courses have to investigate whether they are eligible
• Priority for History students (however there are generally enough places)

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English

Housing options

University of Birmingham offers University Housing in one of the many "villages" across campus; try to apply as early as possible. If you’re unable to get a place in university housing, there’s plenty to choose from in the private sector. It’s worth considering that housing is easier to secure if you are staying for either the spring and summer term or the full academic year.

Living costs

You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table

8 semester places

In previous years, there were enough spots for the number of 1st choice applications. 

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Students coming for one semester either need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or a Standard Visitor Visa (SVV). For details, please check on UKVI website here.
Students coming for the full year must obtain a student visa and you are sent a CAS number for your student visa application (issued by UoB after you accept your offer).