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Welcome to all international students
 These pages have been created specifically to help international students currently at the University; we've collated all of the information that we get asked most often into one place.
These pages are for students from outside of the UK and EU, if you are based in the UK or EU go to our Prospective Students pages.
To find out more contact us directly.
Find out more about the Faculty of Health (PDF)
International Student Cost Calculator now live
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has teamed up with UNIAID, the independent charity helping students cope with finance, to give a helping hand. A new online International Student Calculator has been launched to help international students plan and manage their finances for studies in the UK and is available free online for students to use.
 According to research by UKCISA, student finance is the number one concern for international students; Almost a quarter (23%) of them said they didn’t have enough money to live on. Of those who had experienced hardship, 72% said they underestimated the cost of living. Only 25% of students took out possessions insurance, which is concerning as students are often targeted. Also, many have unrealistic expectations of how much time they can spend working.
The International Student Calculator is an online tool developed with students from 13 different countries. It enables students to;
- Build a lifestyle budget and see how it balances by week, month or over a year
- Understand how they will spend their time as well as their money in the UK
- Get information on areas like insurance and banking as well as guidance on the costs of living
- Learn from case studies and top tips from other students
- Save their budget so they can use it before arriving or during their study
Log on to the International Student Calculator at www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international
Guidance for International and EU Students with Disabilities
Birmingham City University welcomes applications from students with disabilities.
Your disability may be:
- A sensory disability (e.g. deaf/hearing loss, blind/visual loss)
- A mental health difficulty (e.g. depression)
- A physical disability (e.g. wheelchair user, arthritis)
- A specific learning difficulty, (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia)
Click here for more information
Important information for MSc Automotive Engineering applicants
Thank you for applying to study MSc Automotive Engineering at Birmingham City University. I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of some important developments and changes that the UK Government has recently introduced. These changes will affect your application for a student visa because you have chosen a course which now requires you to obtain an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate. You will not be able to apply for your student visa until you have obtained an ATAS certificate.
The attached information explains how you should apply for the ATAS certificate and provides you with the course information that you will need when applying for the certificate.
If you require any further information about the ATAS scheme, please refer to www.fco.gov.uk/atas in the first instance.
International Admissions Handbook
If you are joining in September 2008 please click here for International Admissions Handbook 2008/2009 .
This handbook will tell you more information about the University, the admissions process and what action you need to take now that you have received an offer. You will also find information on accommodation, obtaining entry clearance to the UK, the orientation programme and students support services. Full of useful information.
International Graduates Scheme
The University has produced a briefing for local employers, which aims to demystify the International Graduate Scheme.
Introduced by the Government on 1st May this year, the International Graduate Scheme (IGS) was designed to help cement the UK’s status as a top study destination for international students.
It gives international students from all over the world, who obtain a bachelors degree or higher level qualification in any subject from a UK University, the right to remain in the country and work for one year, after they have completed their studies.
See the full International Graduates Scheme briefing.
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It can be helpful to speak to someone who is currently studying here who can give you a genuine student perspective on the University, and tell you what life at the University is really like. 
