Once you have chosen Birmingham as your study abroad or exchange destination the application process is straightforward.
Please note that only students registered at one of our partner universities are able to apply for the Erasmus and International Exchange Programme. Other students must apply through the fee paying Study Abroad Programme.
For a list of partner Universities please see the Erasmus Programme or Study Abroad Programme web pages.
All students coming to Birmingham under Erasmus or International Exchange programmes must first be nominated by their home university. Speak to your exchange coordinator at your home institution for details on how to apply for one of your home university’s reserved exchange places at the University of Birmingham.
Once you have been nominated, you will need to download and complete our application form, which you can download below.
Please send this to us with your official university transcript, and evidence of English language proficiency (if applicable). Please note that your application form must be signed by your exchange co-ordinator before it is sent to us. We will not accept unsigned applications.
Completed application forms and supporting documentation should be sent to:
Study Abroad & Exchanges
International Relations Office
Aston Webb Building
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK
Erasmus students are not usually required to prove their English language abilities; however, all students studying at the University of Birmingham are required to have a good working knowledge of English before commencing their studies. Students may be required to return home if, for linguistic reasons, they cannot manage the academic work for which they have registered.
All International Exchange and Study Abroad students who are non-native speakers of English and Erasmus students applying for the Certificate of English Law must provide us with an official English Language qualification. The required level will vary according to the subject area you apply for. A list of subject-specific requirements can be found at www.undergraduate.bham.ac.uk/entry/international.shtml.
For details of the English Language requirements for the Study Abroad Programme please visit the Study Abroad page.
The deadlines for receipt of applications and supporting documentation are as follows:
2009/10 entry
January entry: All programmes - 1 November
2010/11 entry
For details on how to apply for the Study Abroad Programme with and without English) please visit the Study Abroad page and download an application form.
Please do not complete the above Erasmus and International Exchange Application.
If you have any further questions that are not covered in these pages then please contact us at studyabroad@bham.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)121 414 7696.
