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Apart from providing an excellent

education, one of the best things about

the University of Birmingham is having

the opportunity to meet people from allsorts of cultural and academic backgrounds.

Ekaterina Chernaya, Russia,

MSc International Business

International and EU applicant information

2010 entry


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Welcome to the University of Birmingham

Your offer from the University

Congratulations! We are delighted that you have been offered a place to study at the

University of Birmingham.

We hope that, as an international or EU student, you will find this guide useful. It includes

information about living costs, scholarships, accommodation and immigration advice. We

look forward to meeting you and welcoming you as a student to the University of Birmingham.

With best wishes

Dr Edward Harcourt, Director of International Relations

Contents

Financial information 3

Tuition fees for international students

Living costs

Working while studying

Students from outside the EEA

Scholarships

Accommodation 4

Accommodation guarantee 4

Private accommodation 5

The International Students

Advisory Service (ISAS) 6

Immigration advice and services

Welcome International

and the Airport Collections Service

Bringing your family to the UK

Finance

Working in the UK

Living in the UK

Personal and academic support

Social activities and development 7

How to contact ISAS

English language requirements 8

English language courses 9

Scholarships for International Students 10

International Postgraduate

Scholarship Scheme

Queen Elizabeth ll Scholarship

Alan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust

(ANFCT) Africa Scholarship Scheme

India Scholarship Programme 11

Hong Kong Scholarship Programme

Other scholarship schemes

and funding opportunitiesSubject specific awards

Contacts in International Relations 12

International Relations

Overseas representatives


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Postgraduate International and EU applicants 3

Financial informationLiving costs, part-time work, scholarshipsand other sources of funding

Tuition fees for international students

The University has introduced a fixed fees

policy for international students (non-EU).

Fees will no longer be increased on a yearly

basis in line with inflation. The fee paid for the

first year of a programme will remain constantwith no further increase for the normal duration

of your programme with the exception of

clinical rates.

Living costs

Students living in Birmingham enjoy lower

costs than in many other UK cities. The

amount required to cover reasonable costs

will vary depending on your circumstances.

As a rough guide, we currently estimate that

for 201011 you will need a minimum of

670* a month or 8,040* a year for basicliving expenses (excluding tuition fees) this

would include accommodation (depending

on the duration of your contract in University

accommodation), food, local travel, books,

entertainment and other incidental costs.

These figures are not exact and should be

used as a guide only. If you are planning

to bring your partner or family with you, you

will require more money. A brochure called

Bringing Your Family to the UK can be

downloaded at: www.as.bham.ac.uk/study/

support/international/family.shtml

* Please note that the UK Border Agency may

require you to have sufficient funds for living

costs that are higher than those stated above.

For up-to-date information please see the UK

Border Agency website:

www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk

Coming to the UK to study is a serious

financial commitment. You need to ensure

that you have sufficient funds for your full

tuition, your living expenses and the living

expenses of any dependants. You should

have the funding secured before travelling

to the UK and starting your course.

Working while studying

Many students will take a part-time job during

their studies, to broaden their experience or

to earn some extra spending money. If you are

able to work during your studies (see guidance

below) you must ensure that your academic

performance is not affected by any employment

that you take up. The University of Birmingham

recommends that students do not work more

than 16 hours per week.

Postgraduate students on a one-year Masters

course should not expect to have time to work

in the UK due to the intensive nature of their

studies. Under no circumstances should non-

EEA (European Economic Area) students plan

to fund their living expenses through income

from part-time work in the UK, as this is not

a sufficient or reliable source of income.

Students and their dependants who are

nationals of the EEA or Switzerland are

allowed to work during their studies. You

can undertake any type of employment andthere are no restrictions on the number of

hours that you can work.

If you and your dependant are a national

of Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia,

Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia or Slovenia, you

are allowed to work during your studies. You

can undertake any type of employment and

there are no restrictions on the number of

hours that you can work. You may be required

to register under the Worker Registration

Scheme if you intend to work for an employer

for more than one month. For more informationplease visit the UK Border Agency website

(www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk). Click on

'Working in the UK' and then 'for European

Economic Area and Swiss nationals'.

Nationals from Bulgaria or Romania who

wish to work in the UK may be required

to obtain a registration certificate and/or

Accession Worker Card (depending on

how many hours you wish to work). Please

visit the UK Border Agency website at

www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk (click on

'Working in the UK' and then 'for EuropeanEconomic Area and Swiss nationals').

Students from outside the EEA

Your permission to enter or remain in the UK

(visa) will state whether you have permission to

work in the UK. If you are coming to the UK for

a course of more than six months you should

receive a 'restriction' on your visa, ID card or

passport stamp allowing you to work. The

following are restrictions:

Able to work as authorised

by The Secretary of State No recourse to public funds. Work

(and any changes) must be authorised

Leave to enter/remain in the United

Kingdom on the condition that the holder

maintains and accommodates himself and

any dependants without recourse to public

funds, does not enter or change employment

(paid or unpaid) without the consent of the

Secretary of State for Employment, and

does not engage in business or profession

without the consent of the Secretary of State

for the Home Department is hereby given

for/until (specified time)

If you have one of the above restrictions

you are allowed to work in the UK for a

maximum of 20 hours per week during

University term-time and for an unlimited

number of hours during University vacation

periods. You do not need to seek any further

permission before taking up a part-time job.

Non-EEA Nationals can refer to the ISAS

web pages for further advice on working in

the UK at: www.as.bham.ac.uk/international

Scholarships

The University of Birmingham attracts students

of the highest calibre and is pleased to offer

a range of scholarships to reward outstanding

academic achievement. Up-to-date information

on the scholarships offered at the University,

including eligibility criteria and application

forms, can be found at:

www.international.bham.ac.uk/prospective/

scholarships.htm

Please also refer to pages 1011 of thisoffer guide. Please note that, in most cases,

the University only awards partial scholarships

and competition for these awards is intense.

Students must be able to finance the

remainder of their tuition fees and

living expenses.

How much money you will need to study at Birmingham partlydepends on your own circumstances and lifestyle. However, thefollowing information may be helpful when planning your finances.


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4 Postgraduate International and EU applicants

Accommodation

University accommodation for postgraduates is

located in two student villages Pritchatts Park

Village and Selly Oak Village. Accommodation

is offered on a self-catering basis and is available

on a 50-week contract to complement thepostgraduate academic year.

Pritchatts Park Village is a residential site for

both undergraduate and postgraduate students

within a ten-minute walk of the main campus.

Postgraduate accommodation comprises The

Spinney and numbers 3, 7, 9 and 11 Pritchatts

Road. A social centre helps to create a sense

of community, with facilities including meeting

rooms, a games room, a licensed bar and a

launderette. Limited car parking is available

on site.

The Spinney accommodates a total of 104

students in self-contained flats: groups of

between 5 and 11 residents have their own

study bedrooms with internet access, and

shared kitchen, dining and bathroom facilities

Pritchatts Road is the location of a number

of self-catered houses which were originally

large family homes before their conversion to

student accommodation. The facilities here

are similar to those in Pritchatts House,

although some of the rooms are large

enough to accommodate a student witha partner

Selly Oak Village is within a five-minute walk

of the main campus and comprises Jarratt Hall.

Situated in a good location for the city centre

via bus and rail, Selly Oak Village offers

accommodation to both undergraduate

and postgraduate students.

Jarratt Hall accommodates a total of

620 students within three- to six-bedroom

apartments with en suite facilities, internet

access, and shared kitchens and living roomfacilities. Jarratt Hall is built around a pleasant

central courtyard and three landscaped areas.

There are no parking facilities on-site

The University campus provides a safe

environment in which to live and study. For

more information about safety and security

on campus, in the city and the West Midlands

region, please visit www.as.bham.ac.uk/study/

support/international/livingsafety.shtml

Accommodation guarantee

The accommodation guarantee is subject to

the following conditions:

You have firmly accepted an offer to study

at the University

You have completed your online

accommodation application to Housing

Services by 31 July 2010. Apply online

at www.housing.bham.ac.uk

You are applying for single accommodation*

You agree to remain in your Universityaccommodation for the duration of

your contract

*The University has a limited supply of

accommodation for students wishing to

bring their families to Birmingham but this

cannot be provided on a guaranteed basis.

Disclaimer: Although correct at the date thisleaflet went to print, fees and other conditions

are subject to revision from time to time. Services

may be added, changed or withdrawn. Up-to-

date information is available by contacting

Housing Services or visiting our website

www.housing.bham.ac.uk

We guarantee a place in University accommodation to allfull-time international and non-UK nationals who are newto Birmingham, as long as you apply before 31 July, as weunderstand the importance of securing suitable accommodation,particularly when you are getting used to an unfamiliarenvironment and meeting new people.

A cc om modation t ype Total f ee pay able W eekly f ee

Jarratt Hall Single en suite 5,316 106.32

Large single 5,616 112.32

Pritchatts Road Single 4,801 96.02

The Spinney Single 4,230 84.60

All postgraduate accommodation is available on a 50-week contract. Please note that the accommodation

fees listed above are for 200809, and are subject to increase.

University accommodation costs


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Housing Services will start to allocate

accommodation from July onwards. All

students whose place at the University is

confirmed will receive their offer of University

accommodation by email. Your accommodation

pack will include your housing contract andpayment details.

A pre-payment of 550 is required to secure

your accommodation. The remainder of your

accommodation fee can be paid by monthly

or termly direct debit instalments.

Sponsored students: if your accommodation

fees are being paid by a company, government

department, an educational institution or

an employer, you are not required to pay an

accommodation deposit. You should supply

evidence of your sponsorship eg, a letterfrom your sponsor and send this to: Housing

Services, University Centre, Edgbaston,

Birmingham B15 2TT. Please remember to

quote your ID number in your correspondence.

Please note the University does not recognise

bank loans, family members or friends as

sponsors and in such cases we will consider

you as self-funded and you will be responsible

for paying the accommodation deposit.

If you have any queries or are unable to

access the online application form, pleaseemail: [email protected]

Private accommodation

All of the above types of properties can be found

on our website www.birminghamstudentpad.co.uk

which will provide you with a comprehensive

and up-to-date database of private sector

properties, so you can find the property most

suited to your needs as quickly and easily as

possible. You will also find a link to the Message

Board where you can either post your own

message or search through existing messagesto find other students to share with.

Since January 2008 Birmingham Student

Pad has only accepted landlords who have

attended and been certified on the Midland

Landlord Accreditation Scheme and the London

Landlord Accreditation Scheme. The aim of the

Accreditation is to provide landlords with not

only the relevant information that would keep

them up-to-date with legislation and regulations,

but also to help them run their business to the

benefit of both themselves and their tenants.

The Student Housing Advice Centre is located

on the ground Floor of University Centre and

can assist with any help and advice you may

require on renting within the private sector.

Accommodation type Weekly fee

Single room (flat share) 5565 per week (bills extra)

Three-bedroom house for a family 450700 per calendar month (bills extra)

Self-catered room (sharing kitchen with owner) 4575 per week (bills included)

Average rents in Selly Oak area

To apply for accommodation(deadline 31 July 2010) visit:

www.housing.bham.ac.uk

Further information


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Bringing your family to the UK

ISAS offers information and advice on how

to apply for visas for family members and

provides information to assist families upontheir arrival. This information covers areas

such as childcare, health care, education and

working in the UK. The comprehensive ISAS

guide Bringing Your Family to the UK, contains

all of this key information.

Finance

ISAS provides information to prospective

students of the cost of living in the UK,

provide information on sources of funding

and scholarships and offer advice in the

case of financial difficulty.

Working in the UK

ISAS offers information and advice on working

in the UK during your studies and on the

various work schemes currently available

for international students following graduation.

Look out for the ISAS briefing sessions on

working in the UK that take place throughout

the year or refer to our information guides.

Living in the UK

ISAS provides a range of support and

information to help international students

settle into life in Birmingham and the University.

This includes how to open a bank account,

registering with the police, registering with

a doctor, details about local shops and other

useful information.

Personal and academic support

During their stay, students may find that they

need to speak to someone regarding problems

they are experiencing that are adverselyaffecting their studies. In the first instance,

students should discuss any problems

affecting their studies with their personal/

welfare tutor or supervisor. Alternatively,

students can speak to an ISAS adviser.


The International StudentsAdvisory Service (ISAS)

The International Students Advisory Service

(ISAS) provides a range of advice and support

to full-time or part-time international and EEA

nationals, who are registered with the University

as students, or in the process of applying fora course or exchange programme, and their

dependants. Advice is offered free of charge

and without discrimination.

ISAS has an extensive website and suite

of information guides, covering a wide range

of topics affecting international students. They

offer an email advisory service, information

service at their reception desk and confidential

one-to-one appointments with an adviser.

ISAS has a key role in providing guidance to

the University on immigration issues that willaffect operations and policy and represents

the interests of the international student

community in every area of student life.

Immigration advice and services

International (non-EEA) students will also need

to consider certain immigration requirements

when accepting their offer and when preparing

for their student visa, including the Academic

Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS). For

further advice, please go to the ISAS webpages:

www.as.bham.ac.uk/study/support/internationalYou can also refer to the ISAS booklet

Welcome to the University of Birmingham

or the UK Border Agency website:

www.ukba.homeoffice.gov/studyintheuk

The ISAS International Student Advisers

are the only designated University personnel

offering immigration advice or services on

behalf of the University. They are regulated

by the Immigration Services Commissioner.

ISAS can offer information and advice

on the following general matters:

Applying for Entry Clearance, pre-

departure as a Student Visitor, Student

or Student Dependant Applying for and extension of Leave to

Remain as a Student or Student Dependant

Submitting applications for extension

of Leave to Remain as a Student or

Student Dependant

Implications of taking a leave of absence,

a break from your studies, changing course

or mode of study

Changing your immigration status

Employment while still a student or

on completion of studies

Applying for Entry Clearance as a Visitor

for friends/relatives to visit or attendgraduation ceremony

Complicated, out-of-time or unsuccessful

immigration applications in certain

limited categories

Other ISAS team members and designated

International Relations staff may provide

information on the above, through a range

of printed and web-based materials, at the

International Reception, which is on the first

floor of C Block of the Aston Webb Building,

Edgbaston Campus. Only ISAS, however,

can provide immigration advice or services.

Welcome International and

the Airport Collection Service

In order to help new international students

settle into life in Birmingham, the ISAS team

runs a five-day orientation programme called

Welcome International in September of each

year. Over the weekend prior to Welcome

International, ISAS also organise an airport

collection service from specific airports.

For full information on Welcome International,the Airport Collection Service and information

on how to reach the University, if arriving outside

the airport collection times, go to the ISAS

website, where you can download the ISAS

booklet Welcome to the University of

Birmingham. (www.as.bham.ac.uk/international)

From organising special introductory events, immigration andfinancial advice, even airport collections, ISAS offers supportto all international students.


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Social activities and development

ISAS arranges social events for international

students and their dependants, to help them

integrate into life in Birmingham and to meetother students. This includes events throughout

Welcome International and a Christmas party

for children of international students.

How to contact ISAS

Website

Our website provides lots of useful information

on our key advice areas as well as current

news and events affecting international

students. Details of all our information guides

(downloadable) and links to other useful

websites and information are available at:

www.as.bham.ac.uk/international

Email advice service

If, after visiting our website and using our

information guides, you still require further

information, you can email us and an adviser

will respond to your query. Please contact

us at: [email protected]

Visit ISAS

Please visit or telephone our reception if you

are unable to find the information you need on

our website or information guides.

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday 9.0017.00

Friday 9.0016.00

Address

International Students Advisory Service (ISAS),

Advice and Support, Division of Student Life,

1st Floor, Aston Webb C Block, University of

Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT

Tel: +44 (0)121 414 8464

Fax: +44 (0)121 414 3850


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English language requirements

All candidates are required to have a good level of written and spoken English before taking up aplace at the University. Our minimum English language requirements for students offering TOEFL

and IELTS qualifications are shown in the table below, along with examples of alternative English

language qualifications that fulfil the Universitys minimum language requirements:

Examples of alternative English language qualifications that fulfil the Universitys minimum entry

requirements are shown below. Please see www.international.bham.ac.uk/prospective/countryinfo

for details of other accepted qualifications.

GCE O level English Language Grade C

GCSE English Language Grade C

IGCSE English (First Language) Grade C

IB English Language (HL/SL) 5 points

Cambridge Cert ificate of Proficiency in Engl ish Grade C

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English Grade A

Warwick University English Language Test ABB = IELTS 7.0/TOEFL 600

BBC or BCC = IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 580

CCC = IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 550

Hong Kong Certificate of Education C

Malaysian SPM 1119 Grade C

Indian Standard XII (awarded by CBSE/CISCE/West Bengal) 75% or higher

Other Indian state boards 80%

Some programmes have slightly higher requirements than those stated above. You will be informed when this is the

case. If you have been instructed and assessed in English language at a recognised institution, you may be exempt

from these requirements. For further information about English language requirements, please visit our website at

www.international.bham.ac.uk/prospective/english

School/department IELTS TOEFL PBT* TOEFL IBT**

Group A 6.0 with no less 550 plus TWE4.0 80 with no less than

than 5.5 in any band 17 in any band

Group B 6.5 withno lessthan 580 plusTWE 4.0 93with noless than

6.0 in any band 20 in any band

Group C 7.0 withno lessthan 600 plusTWE 4.0 100 withno lessthan

6.5 in any band 23 in any band

Law P G Research 7.0 with no l ess t han 600 plus T WE 4.5 100w ith no l ess t han

6.5 in any band 25 in writingLaw PG Taught (LLM) 7.0 with no less than 600 plus TWE 4.0 100 with no less than

6.0 in any band 20 in writing

*Paper-based test (PBT); **Internet-based test (IBT)


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Entry and Exit requirements for the EAP and BME presessional English courses

English language courses

If your offer is conditional you may need to retake IELTS or TOEFL in order to reach the minimum score. If you do not want to retake IELTS or TOEFL,

you have the option of attending and satisfactorily completing one of the pre-sessional English courses run by the English for International Students

Unit (EISU). If you choose the second option you will not have to retake IELTS, but you will have to achieve a minimum final mark for your assessed

coursework as shown in the table below.

Please note that failure to complete the English course successfully will mean that you have not fulfilled the conditions of your offer. We will not be

able to accept any other English language results after this point. Therefore our offer to you to study at the University of Birmingham will be withdrawn

for that academic year. You may, however, wish to re-submit your application or defer entry to the following academic year, in order to continue to

improve your level of English and to meet our language requirement.

School

Group A

Group B

Group C

IELTS

5.0 with no

less than 4.5

in writing

5.5 with no

less than 5.0

in writing

6.0 with no

less than 5.5

in writing

TOEFL

PBT/IBT

500/61 with

no less than

11 in any band

520/68 with

no less than

13 in any band

550/80 with

no less than

15 in any band

IELTS

5.0 with no

less than 5.0

in writing

5.5 with no

less than 5.0

in writing

6.0 with no

less than 6.0

in writing

IELTS

5.5 with no

less than 5.0

in writing

6.0 with no

less than 5.5

in writing

6.5 with no

less than 6.0

in writing

IELTS

6.0 with no

less than 5.0

in writing

6.5 with no

less than 5.5

in writing

7.0 with no

less than 6.0

in writing

TOEFL

PBT/IBT

500/61 with

no less than

13 in any band

520/68 with

no less than

15 in any band

550/80 with

no less than

17 in any band

TOEFL

PBT/IBT

520/68 with

no less than

15 in any band

550/80 with

no less than

17 in any band

580/93 with

no less than

20 in any band

TOEFL

PBT/IBT

550/80 with

no less than

15 in any band

580/93 with

no less than

17 in any band

600/100 with

no less than

20 in any band

Satisfactory

Completion

40% or

more

50% or

more

60% or

more

20 week course 15 week course 10 week course 6 week courseEntry Exit

Group A Biosciences Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Science Electronic, Electrical and

Computer Engineering Geography, Earth and

Environmental Sciences Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Metallurgy and Materials

Physics and Astronomy Sport and Exercise Science

Group B Birmingham Business School Education (taught) English, Drama and American

& Canadian Studies Government and Society Health Sciences History and Cultures Institute of Archaeology

and Antiquity Languages, Cultures, Art History

and Music Philosophy, Theology and Religion

Psychology Social Policy

Group C Birmingham Law School Education (research) Medical and Dental Sciences MSc Marketing Communications MSc Physiotherapy MSc Strategic Marketing

Term-time English Language Support

Offered free of charge to registered students whose first language is not English in subjects

such as grammar, vocabulary, speaking and academic writing.

www.eisu.bham.ac.uk


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Scholarships forInternational Students

These include:

International Postgraduate Scholarship

Scheme

The University is offering more than 20 individual

awards worth up to 10,000 for candidates

commencing a one year Masters Course

in 2010.

Eligibility and Application Procedures

The scheme is open to applicants from all

countries outside the EU who have applied

for a one year taught Masters degree

programme in any discipline at the University.

Candidates must be classified as overseas

for fee purposes and must not be in receiptof a full scholarship from any other source.

To apply, candidates must submit a

scholarship application form together with

copies of academic transcripts and at least

one academic reference no later than the

closing date of Friday 28 May 2010.

Full eligibility criteria, further guidance and

the application form can be found on our

website: www.international.bham.ac.uk/

prospective/scholarships

As a leading teaching and research institution, the Universityof Birmingham attracts students of the highest calibre. Inrecognition of the investment that students make in theireducation, we offer a number of scholarships schemesaimed at international students to reward academicachievement and merit.

Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship

This scholarship is for graduates of Universitas

21 institutions wishing to come to Birmingham

to study for a taught Masters. One award worth10,000 is available.


In order to be eligible for consideration,

you must:

Be classified as overseas for fees purposes

Be in your final year of a bachelors degree

at an overseas partner Universitas 21

institution or have graduated from an

overseas partner Universitas 21 institution

within the last five years of the proposed

date of entry to the University of Birmingham Be embarking on a one-year taught Masters

degree programme at the University of

Birmingham in September 2010

Have sufficient funds to cover the costs

of your study over and above those covered

by the scholarship

Not be in receipt of a full fees scholarship

from any other source

Scholarships will be awarded in recognition

of academic excellence, by a selection panel,

on the basis of information contained in the

Scholarship Application Form and any

supporting documentation.

Further guidance and application

procedures can be found on our website:www.international.bham.ac.uk/


Alan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable

Trust (ANFCT) Africa Scholarship Scheme

The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust

(ANFCT) was set up in 1977 in memory of two

generations of the Ferguson family to promote

their particular interests in education, international

friendship and understanding, and the promotion

of world peace and development. The University

and ANFCT are offering four jointly-fundedpostgraduate scholarships worth 10,000

towards the tuition fees for international students

from Africa commencing a one year taught

Masters Degree programme at the University

in 2010.


Candidates must be a national of an African

country and be classified as overseas for fees

purposes. Candidates can apply for any one

year taught Masters Degree programme

with the exception of the MBA or

Clinical Programmes.


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To apply candidates must submit a scholarship

application form together with copies of

academic transcripts and at least one

academic reference no later than the



the application form can be found on our

website: www.international.bham.ac.uk/


India Scholarship Programme

The University of Birmingham is proud of its

long history of working with Indian industries

and institutions, a relationship which began

more than 100 years ago when the first Indian

students came to the University to study fordegrees in Mining and Commerce.

The University has launched an India Scholarship

programme offering two scholarships worth up

to 13,950 to students from India entering the

University in September 2010 to pursue a one

year postgraduate programme.


Applicants must hold Indian Nationality and be

classified as overseas for fees purposes. The

Scheme is open to one year taught Masters

degree applicants from India in any discipline.

To apply candidates must submit a scholarship

application form together with copies of

academic transcripts and at least one

academic reference no later than the


Full eligibility criteria, further guidance and the

application form can be found on our website:

www.international.bham.ac.uk/prospective/

scholarships

Other scholarship schemes

and funding opportunities

The University offers a number of awards in

conjunction with other organisations includingthe Ford Foundation, Dorothy Hodgkinson,

Commonwealth Shared Scheme, the

Birmingham Marshall Scholarships and

the Karim Raida Foundation.

Further details on these schemes can be

found on the international scholarship web

pages: www.international.bham.ac.uk/


Subject specific awards

Schools and Colleges sometimes offer awardsand scholarships to international students. For

further information please contact the academic

School that you have applied to directly.

www.bham.ac.uk/contact/schools.shtml

Hong Kong Scholarship Programme

The University is offering one scholarship worth

up to 13,950 to a student from Hong Kong

commencing a one year taught mastersprogramme, or, exceptionally, a postgraduate

diploma, in 2010.


Candidates must have resided in Hong Kong

for the seven years preceding 1 October 2010,

have undertaken their undergraduate study at

an institution in Hong Kong and have had no

previous experience of studying in the UK.

Applicants must submit two copies of the

application form together with their supporting

documents to the HKFSAA no later than 30April 2010.


application procedures can be found on

our website: www.international.bham.ac.uk/



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Contacts in International RelationsOverseas representatives and the services they can offer


International Relations can provide information

on what it is like to study at the University of

Birmingham, courses available, the city of

Birmingham and the region, tuition fees

and scholarships. We also offer advice on

entry requirements, how to apply and how

qualifications from your country relate to

the UK higher education system.

International officers, academics and other

members of staff from the University make

regular overseas visits to conduct a range ofactivities. These include meeting prospective

students for information and interview sessions,

providing subject-specific presentations,

conducting pre-departure sessions and visiting

our partner institutions. If you would like to

meet us in your country then we will be happy

to see you. Our itinerary can be found at:

www.international.bham.ac.uk/where.htm

For general enquiries, please check

our website in the first instance at

www.international.bham.ac.uk. If you cannot

find the information that you require pleaseuse the contact details below.

General Enquiries


Aston Webb C Block

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston

Birmingham B15 2TT

Tel: +44 121 414 2894

Fax: +44 121 414 3850

Email: [email protected]

Overseas representatives

International Relations has a network of

overseas representatives who can provide

further information on studying at the University

as well as advice and guidance on your offer.

Many of our representatives offer a visa

counselling service to assist students

with UK entry clearance preparation.

International Relations staff visit ourrepresentatives offices several times a year

to meet and interview prospective students

and to give presentations about the University.

Bahrain

Global Vision for UK Education:

www.visionedu.co.uk

Burma

Mentor International: www.mentor.ac

China

CBEC: www.cbec.com.cn

JJL Overseas Education:

www.overseas-edu.comUKEAS: www.ukeas.com.cn

Cyprus

Smart Options: www.smartoptions.com.cy

Ghana

British Canadian International Education

(BCIE): www.bcie.co.uk

Hong Kong

Aston Education: www.astonhongkong.com

India

In the first instance, please contact

our office in India.

University of Birmingham India Office

1007 Merchantile House15 Kasturba Gandhi Marg

New Delhi 110001

India

Tel: 91 11 23706237/38, 43587867 (D)

Fax: 91 11 23706243

Study Overseas:

www.studyoverseasglobal.com

Trivedi Consultants: www.tceducation.com

Prem Kapur Associates:

www.foreign-study.com

GI Careers: www.gicareers.co.uk

Sunita Bose: email: [email protected]

IndonesiaIBEC: www.ibec.or.id

Iran

Fernas Education Consultants: www.fec.ir

Japan

British Education Office (BEO):

www.beo.jp

Ryugaku Journal:

www.ryugaku.co.jp

Jordan

Bridge International:

www.bridge.index.com.jo

Kazakhstan

Intellect Agency: www.intellect.kz Kenya

Preparation for Life:

www.preparationforlife.com

Kuwait


www.visionedu.co.uk

Libya


www.visionedu.co.uk

Malaysia

MABECS: www.mabecs.com

Mauritius

EDAbroad: email:

[email protected]

Nigeria

Preparation for Life:

www.preparationforlife.com Oman


www.visionedu.co.uk

Pakistan

HR Consultants: www.hrpakistan.com

Philippines

Mentor/Study International:

www.studyinternational.com.ph

Qatar


www.visionedu.co.uk

Russia

Insight-Lingua: www.i-l.ru Saudi Arabia


www.visionedu.co.uk

A2Z: email: [email protected]

Singapore

Educational Link Consultants:

www.edulink.com.sg

South Korea

UKEO: www.ukeducation.co.kr

Taiwan

UKEAS: www.ukeas.com.tw

Studylink: www.studylink.com.tw

ThailandMentor International: www.mentor.ac

Superior Education Agency:

email: [email protected]

Hands On Education Consultants:

www.hands-onconsultants.com

Turkey

Edcon: www.edcon.com.tr

UAE

International Placewell Consultants:

www.educationoverseas.com

Vietnam

ISC-UKEAS: www.isc-ukeas.com

Further information about our overseas

representatives can be found at:

www.international.bham.ac.uk/

overseas_representatives.htm

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