Study destination
Universities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with many bachelor’s degrees completed in three years.
Many bachelor’s degrees in England, Wales and Northern Ireland take three years; Scottish honours degrees often take four. Teaching is in English. For a Student visa, your university must be a licensed Student sponsor able to issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
Confirm your programme’s language and accepted evidence.
Starts and deadlines vary by programme.
Compare tuition, living costs and initial expenses.
Work and residence options have their own conditions.
Our team can help you compare courses, understand entry requirements and build a shortlist around your qualifications and budget.
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Example programmes
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Explore university campuses and study options. Visit the official admissions pages for current programmes, entry requirements and fees.
Birmingham, UK
A university offering engineering, business, law and education programmes.
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Your budget has three parts: tuition, day-to-day living and the costs of getting settled. Use the references below to start planning, then confirm the figures for your course and city.
Published international fee ranges; the exact course and year determine your fee.
Published UK range · British Council guidance
£11,400–38,000per year
British Council: study and living costs (opens in a new tab)
Published UK range · British Council guidance
£9,000–30,000per year
British Council: study and living costs (opens in a new tab)
£900–1,300per month
British Council guidance for accommodation and living expenses. Its London estimate is £1,300–1,400 per month.
These are planning ranges. Your visa’s financial-evidence requirement is a separate figure.
British Council: study and living costs (opens in a new tab)Fees vary by programme, year and legal status. A semester fee, annual fee and full-programme fee cover different periods. Confirm what is included, payment dates and refund terms with the institution.
Include application and visa charges, document preparation, insurance, travel and accommodation deposits. Ask what is included before paying; any agency service charge is separate from university and government fees.
Review scholarships with the university or award provider. Check eligibility, deadlines and what an award covers. Build your plan around confirmed funds.
Requirements depend on your qualification, citizenship and chosen programme. Check the university’s current instructions before preparing your application.
Undergraduate entry depends on your secondary-school qualification and grades. Master’s programmes generally require a related first degree.
An accepted English language test may be required unless the university grants an exemption. IELTS for UKVI is one option; your sponsor will confirm which tests it accepts.
Check the recognised first degree, relevant subject background and grades required by the programme. Some courses also ask for professional experience, a portfolio, research proposal or an interview.
University of Birmingham: undergraduate study (opens in a new tab)
Check how each university assesses your school qualification or first degree. A foundation route may be appropriate if you do not meet direct entry. For a regulated career, check professional recognition in the country where you intend to work.
Recognition, legalisation and translation are separate steps. Confirm each receiving authority’s requirements.
September is the main start; selected courses also offer January entry. UCAS deadlines and postgraduate application rounds differ. Check the exact course before arranging tests or travel.
Compare subjects, qualification, campus, teaching language and total cost. Confirm eligibility with the institution.
Check the application route, gather the required documents and complete any assessment by the course deadline.
After admission, follow the applicable immigration process and arrange funds, insurance and accommodation.
For applicants who need a Student visa, the institution must be a licensed sponsor. You need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and must meet the applicable English, financial and document requirements.
Admission and visa approval are separate decisions. Use the application instructions for your nationality and place of residence.
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Use the instructions for your actual citizenship and residence jurisdiction.
Work permissions depend on your course, sponsor and immigration conditions. Check your eVisa and the official Student visa guidance before taking a job.
The Graduate route has its own eligibility and application rules. Check the rules that will apply when you finish, and plan essential study costs using confirmed funds.
Common arrival airports include London, Birmingham and Manchester. Keep your CAS, any required tuberculosis test result and proof of funds in your hand luggage. Check the campus arrival date and arrange onward travel before departure.
Add the exact tuition for your course and year to accommodation, food, transport, insurance and personal expenses. Include application charges, document preparation, travel and deposits. The figures above show what each reference covers; a housing example or visa funds requirement is only part of the total.
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September is the main start; selected courses also offer January entry. UCAS deadlines and postgraduate application rounds differ. Check the exact course before arranging tests or travel.
University of Birmingham: undergraduate study (opens in a new tab)
These are selected examples to help you explore. Universities offer many more programmes. Tell us your subject, study level and preferred destination so we can help you compare a broader shortlist.
Plan tuition and essential living expenses using confirmed funds. Student employment can be restricted and a job is not guaranteed. Review the work guidance above and the conditions of your own immigration status before accepting employment.
Check how each university assesses your school qualification or first degree. A foundation route may be appropriate if you do not meet direct entry. For a regulated career, check professional recognition in the country where you intend to work.
University of Birmingham: undergraduate study (opens in a new tab)
Talk with our team about course options, entry requirements and the budget you’ll need. We’ll help you understand the next steps.
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