International and EU applicant information

2010 entry

Apart from providing an excellent

education, one of the best things about
the University of Birmingham is having
the opportunity to meet people from all
sorts of cultural and academic backgrounds.
Ekaterina Chernaya, Russia,
MSc International Business
Welcome to the University of Birmingham

Contents Your offer from the University

Financial information
Tuition fees for international students
Living costs
Working while studying
Students from outside the EEA
Scholarships
3 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.

Accommodation 4 With best wishes

Accommodation guarantee 4
Private accommodation 5

The International Students

Advisory Service (ISAS) 6
Immigration advice and services Dr Edward Harcourt, Director of International Relations
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 opportunities
Subject specific awards

Contacts in International Relations 12

International Relations
Overseas representatives

Financial information
Living costs, part-time work, scholarships
and other sources of funding
How much money you will need to study at Birmingham partly
depends on your own circumstances and lifestyle. However, the
following information may be helpful when planning your finances.
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 constant
with 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 2010–11 you will need a minimum of
£670* a month or £8,040* a year for basic
living 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 and
there 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 information
please 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 European
Economic 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
Postgraduate International and EU applicants 3
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 10–11 of this
offer 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.
4 Postgraduate International and EU applicants

Accommodation

We guarantee a place in University accommodation to all

full-time international and non-UK nationals who are new
to Birmingham, as long as you apply before 31 July, as we
understand the importance of securing suitable accommodation,
particularly when you are getting used to an unfamiliar
environment and meeting new people.

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 the
postgraduate 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 University accommodation costs
of community, with facilities including meeting
rooms, a games room, a licensed bar and a Accommodation type Total fee payable Weekly fee
launderette. Limited car parking is available Jarratt Hall Single en suite £5,316 £106.32
on site. Large single £5,616 £112.32
Pritchatts Road Single £4,801 £96.02
 The Spinney accommodates a total of 104
students in self-contained flats: groups of The Spinney Single £4,230 £84.60
between 5 and 11 residents have their own
study bedrooms with internet access, and
All postgraduate accommodation is available on a 50-week contract. Please note that the accommodation
shared kitchen, dining and bathroom facilities fees listed above are for 2008–09, and are subject to increase.

 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 with
a 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 room
facilities. 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 *The University has a limited supply of
environment in which to live and study. For accommodation for students wishing to
more information about safety and security bring their families to Birmingham but this
on campus, in the city and the West Midlands cannot be provided on a guaranteed basis.
region, please visit www.as.bham.ac.uk/study/
support/international/livingsafety.shtml Disclaimer: Although correct at the date this
leaflet went to print, fees and other conditions
Accommodation guarantee are subject to revision from time to time. Services
may be added, changed or withdrawn. Up-to-
The accommodation guarantee is subject to date information is available by contacting
the following conditions: Housing Services or visiting our website
 You have firmly accepted an offer to study www.housing.bham.ac.uk
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 University
accommodation for the duration of
your contract
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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 and
payment details.
Average rents in Selly Oak area
Accommodation type
Single room (flat share)
Three-bedroom house for a family
Self-catered room (sharing kitchen with owner)
Weekly fee
£55–£65 per week (bills extra)
£450–£700 per calendar month (bills extra)
£45–£75 per week (bills included)

A pre-payment of £550 is required to secure Private accommodation

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 letter
from 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, please
email: pgradaccom@bham.ac.uk
Further information
All of the above types of properties can be found
on our website www.birminghamstudentpad.co.uk
which will provide you with a comprehensive
To apply for accommodation
and up-to-date database of private sector (deadline 31 July 2010) visit:
properties, so you can find the property most www.housing.bham.ac.uk
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 messages
to 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.
6 Postgraduate International and EU applicants
The International Students
Advisory Service (ISAS)
From organising special introductory events, immigration and
financial advice, even airport collections, ISAS offers support
to all international students.
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 for
a 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 will
affect 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/international
You 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 attend
graduation 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)
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 upon
their 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 adversely
affecting 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.

Social activities and development
ISAS arranges social events for international
students and their dependants, to help them
integrate into life in Birmingham and to meet
other 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: isas@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Visit ISAS
Please visit or telephone our reception if you
are unable to find the information you need on
our website or information guides.
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Opening hours
Monday to Thursday 9.00–17.00
Friday 9.00–16.00
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 a
place 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 University’s minimum language requirements:

School/department IELTS TOEFL PBT* TOEFL IBT**

Group A 6.0 with no less 550 plus TWE 4.0 80 with no less than
than 5.5 in any band 17 in any band
Group B 6.5 with no less than 580 plus TWE 4.0 93 with no less than
6.0 in any band 20 in any band
Group C 7.0 with no less than 600 plus TWE 4.0 100 with no less than
6.5 in any band 23 in any band
Law PG Research 7.0 with no less than 600 plus TWE 4.5 100 with no less than
6.5 in any band 25 in writing
Law 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)

Examples of alternative English language qualifications that fulfil the University’s 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 Certificate of Proficiency in English 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
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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.

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

School Entry Exit

20 week course 15 week course 10 week course 6 week course
TOEFL TOEFL TOEFL TOEFL ‘Satisfactory
IELTS PBT/IBT IELTS PBT/IBT IELTS PBT/IBT IELTS PBT/IBT Completion’
Group A 5.0 with no 500/61 with 5.0 with no 500/61 with 5.5 with no 520/68 with 6.0 with no 550/80 with 40% or
less than 4.5 no less than less than 5.0 no less than less than 5.0 no less than less than 5.0 no less than more
in writing 11 in any band in writing 13 in any band in writing 15 in any band in writing 15 in any band
Group B 5.5 with no 520/68 with 5.5 with no 520/68 with 6.0 with no 550/80 with 6.5 with no 580/93 with 50% or
less than 5.0 no less than less than 5.0 no less than less than 5.5 no less than less than 5.5 no less thanmore
in writing 13 in any band in writing 15 in any band in writing 17 in any band in writing 17 in any band
Group C 6.0 with no 550/80 with 6.0 with no 550/80 with 6.5 with no 580/93 with 7.0 with no 600/100 with 60% or
less than 5.5 no less than less than 6.0 no less than less than 6.0 no less than less than 6.0 no less than more
in writing 15 in any band in writing 17 in any band in writing 20 in any band in writing 20 in any band

Group A Group B Group C

 Biosciences  Birmingham Business School  Birmingham Law School
 Chemical Engineering  Education (taught)  Education (research)
 Chemistry  English, Drama and American  Medical and Dental Sciences
 Civil Engineering & Canadian Studies  MSc Marketing Communications
 Computer Science  Government and Society  MSc Physiotherapy
 Electronic, Electrical and  Health Sciences  MSc Strategic Marketing

Computer Engineering  History and Cultures

 Geography, Earth and  Institute of Archaeology

Environmental Sciences and Antiquity

 Mathematics  Languages, Cultures, Art History
 Mechanical Engineering and Music
 Metallurgy and Materials  Philosophy, Theology and Religion
 Physics and Astronomy  Psychology
 Sport and Exercise Science  Social Policy

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 for
International Students
As a leading teaching and research institution, the University
of Birmingham attracts students of the highest calibre. In
recognition of the investment that students make in their
education, we offer a number of scholarships schemes
aimed at international students to reward academic
achievement and merit.
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 receipt
of 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
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 worth
£10,000 is available.
Eligibility and Application Procedures
In order to be eligible for consideration,
you must:
 Be classified as ‘overseas’ for fees purposes
 Be in your final year of a bachelor’s 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/
prospective/scholarships
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-funded
postgraduate 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.
Eligibility and Application Procedures
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.

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
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 for
degrees 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.
Eligibility and Application Procedures
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
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
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 masters
programme, or, exceptionally, a postgraduate
diploma, in 2010.
Eligibility and Application Procedures
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 30
April 2010.
Full eligibility criteria, further guidance and
application procedures can be found on
our website: www.international.bham.ac.uk/
prospective/scholarships
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Other scholarship schemes
and funding opportunities
The University offers a number of awards in
conjunction with other organisations including
the 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/
prospective/scholarships
Subject specific awards
Schools and Colleges sometimes offer awards
and 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
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Contacts in International Relations

Overseas representatives and the services they can offer

International Relations International Relations staff visit our
Kuwait

representatives’ offices several times a year Global Vision for UK Education:
International Relations can provide information to meet and interview prospective students www.visionedu.co.uk
on what it is like to study at the University of and to give presentations about the University.
Libya
Birmingham, courses available, the city of Global Vision for UK Education:
Birmingham and the region, tuition fees
Bahrain www.visionedu.co.uk
and scholarships. We also offer advice on Global Vision for UK Education:
Malaysia
entry requirements, how to apply and how www.visionedu.co.uk MABECS: www.mabecs.com
qualifications from your country relate to
Burma
Mauritius
the UK higher education system. Mentor International: www.mentor.ac EDAbroad: email:

China maggie1dowlut@yahoo.co.uk
International officers, academics and other CBEC: www.cbec.com.cn
Nigeria
members of staff from the University make JJL Overseas Education: Preparation for Life:
regular overseas visits to conduct a range of www.overseas-edu.com www.preparationforlife.com
activities. These include meeting prospective UKEAS: www.ukeas.com.cn
Oman
students for information and interview sessions,
Cyprus Global Vision for UK Education:
providing subject-specific presentations, Smart Options: www.smartoptions.com.cy www.visionedu.co.uk
conducting pre-departure sessions and visiting
Ghana
Pakistan
our partner institutions. If you would like to British Canadian International Education HR Consultants: www.hrpakistan.com
meet us in your country then we will be happy (BCIE): www.bcie.co.uk
Philippines
to see you. Our itinerary can be found at:
Hong Kong Mentor/Study International:
www.international.bham.ac.uk/where.htm Aston Education: www.astonhongkong.com www.studyinternational.com.ph

India
Qatar
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our website in the first instance at our office in India. www.visionedu.co.uk
www.international.bham.ac.uk. If you cannot University of Birmingham India Office
Russia
find the information that you require please 1007 Merchantile House Insight-Lingua: www.i-l.ru
use the contact details below. 15 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
Saudi Arabia
New Delhi 110001 Global Vision for UK Education:
General Enquiries India www.visionedu.co.uk
International Relations Tel: 91 11 23706237/38, 43587867 (D) A2Z: email: arsalford@hotmail.com
Aston Webb C Block Fax: 91 11 23706243
Singapore
University of Birmingham Study Overseas: Educational Link Consultants:
Edgbaston www.studyoverseasglobal.com www.edulink.com.sg
Birmingham B15 2TT Trivedi Consultants: www.tceducation.com
South Korea
Tel: +44 121 414 2894 Prem Kapur Associates: UKEO: www.ukeducation.co.kr
Fax: +44 121 414 3850 www.foreign-study.com
Taiwan
Email: international@bham.ac.uk GI Careers: www.gicareers.co.uk UKEAS: www.ukeas.com.tw
Sunita Bose: email: sunita_bose@yahoo.com Studylink: www.studylink.com.tw
Overseas representatives
Indonesia
Thailand
IBEC: www.ibec.or.id Mentor International: www.mentor.ac
International Relations has a network of
Iran Superior Education Agency:
overseas representatives who can provide Fernas Education Consultants: www.fec.ir email: seaed@ksc.th.com
further information on studying at the University
Japan Hands On Education Consultants:
as well as advice and guidance on your offer. British Education Office (BEO): www.hands-onconsultants.com
Many of our representatives offer a visa www.beo.jp
Turkey
counselling service to assist students Ryugaku Journal: Edcon: www.edcon.com.tr
with UK entry clearance preparation. www.ryugaku.co.jp
UAE

Jordan International Placewell Consultants:
Bridge International: www.educationoverseas.com
www.bridge.index.com.jo
Vietnam

Kazakhstan ISC-UKEAS: www.isc-ukeas.com
Intellect Agency: www.intellect.kz

Kenya Further information about our overseas
Preparation for Life: representatives can be found at:
www.preparationforlife.com www.international.bham.ac.uk/
Edgbaston, Birmingham, overseas_representatives.htm
B15 2TT, United Kingdom
www.bham.ac.uk