Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Since 1900, the University of Birmingham has been a leading global university. It was England’s first civic university, where students from all religions and backgrounds were accepted on an equal basis. The university leads the field in many of the emerging disciplines of the 21st century, such as nanotechnology, gene therapy, and robotics.
Birmingham is best known for its industrial background, but the second biggest city in the UK also has a fun side full of arts, music, culture, and entertainment. The city hosts over 50 festivals each year and has been “the place to shop” since the Middle Ages.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Term & Summer Term (Second Semester) | January–June |
| Semester 2 | Autumn Term (First Semester) | September–December |
Guides and additional information
The University of Birmingham has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
Campuses
The University of Birmingham has 2 campuses where you can study:
- Edgbaston campus
- Selly Oak campus
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Student testimonials
- B Business managementSemester 1, 2019
You only live once. Don’t limit yourself. Because you are stronger than you think!
Full-time study load
60 credits at Birmingham is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5 to study at Birmingham.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. You can choose courses from any of the faculties at Birmingham which are open to exchange students. Please also search What can I study? - Incoming exchange and study abroad.
Semester Restrictions
Students on exchange in UQ Semester 1 are required to attend both Spring and Summer Terms.
Engineering and Physical Sciences students are encouraged to go on exchange in Birmingham's Spring Term & Summer Term/UQ's Sem 1 or do a full-year exchange due to exam dates. If an exchange is done in Birmingham's Autumn Term/UQ Sem 2, students will need to fly back to the UK to take exams in January or arrange for January assessments to be invigilated at UQ (fees incurred).
Find courses
Search What can I study? - Incoming exchange and study abroad.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
Birmingham guarantees accommodation for exchange students in one of the many housing options, known as villages, across the campus.
Cost of living
Birmingham provides a breakdown of average weekly living costs and one-off expenses students can expect to encounter during their exchange.
The Which? Student Budget Calculator is also a useful tool to help you create a budget and manage your finances while studying in the UK.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students studying at Birmingham can apply for a scholarship through BUTEX. BUTEX offers a number of £500 scholarships to students studying on exchange at member institutions.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Students are not required to take out additional insurance at Birmingham. If you will be in the UK for more than six months you will be able to use the National Health Service (NHS) in the same way as anyone permanently resident in the UK.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Birmingham provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the British High Commission for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)