International Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for international students
The following tuition fees apply for new international students (students who are not classified as home students) who enrol at the University in the 2024/25 academic year. The University’s policy is that tuition fees set for international students for their first year on a particular course will be maintained for all subsequent years (i.e. there are no fee increases).
Undergraduate fees for international students
| Programme | Fee for 2024/25 | Fee for 2025/26 |
| Undergraduate [Band 1]* | £14,000 (per year) |
£16,000 (per year) |
| Undergraduate [Band 3]* | £14,000 (per year) |
£19,750 (per year) |
| Undergraduate [Accelerated] | £15,500 | £18,500 |
| Undergraduate [Online] | £6,000 | £6,950 |
| International Foundation Diploma | £10,000 | £10,500 |
| Pre-sessional English Course [6 weeks] | £1,980 | £2,180 |
| Pre-sessional English Course [10 weeks] | £3,300 | £3,500 |
Postgraduate fees for international students
| Programme | Fee for 2024/25 | Fee for 2025/26 |
| Postgraduate [Band 1]* | £15,000 | £17,000 |
| Postgraduate [Band 3]* | £15,000 | £20,750 |
| Executive MBA | £27,000 | £28,000 |
| Integrated Pre-masters [Band 1]** | £22,000 | £24,500 |
| Integrated Pre-masters [Band 3]** | £22,000 | £28,250 |
** The fee band is determined based on the course being integrated.
Other fees for international students
| Programme | Fee for 2024/25 | Fee for 2025/26 |
| College [FE] | £9,000 | £9,500 |
| Placement activity [Admin] | £500 FY £250 HY |
£500 FY £250 HY |
*Courses per band
Please note this list is for generic guidance only. For the most up-to-date fee information, please visit the individual course pages and the key information section.
Undergraduate [Band 1] courses
- Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)
- Aesthetics BA (Hons) / FdA
- Assistant Practitioner in Healthcare FdSc
- Bakery and Patisserie Technology BSc (Hons) / FdSc
- Business Management BA (Hons) / FdA
- Computer Science BSc (Hons) / FdSc
- Cyber Security BSc (Hons) / FdSc
- Food and Nutrition BSc (Hons) / FdSc
- Graphic Design BA (Hons) / FdA
- Hair and Make-up Business Management BA (Hons) / FdA
- Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) / FdSc
- Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)
- Nursing Associate FdSc
- Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
- Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
- Primary Education Studies BA (Hons) (Accelerated)
- Professional Chef FdA
- Prosthetics for Screen and Stage BA (Hons) / FdA
- Psychology BSc (Hons)
- Psychology with Education BSc (Hons)
- Psychology with Health BSc (Hons)
- Psychology with Sport and Exercise BSc (Hons)
- Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Undergraduate [Band 3] courses
- Aviation and Airport Management BA (Hons) / FdA
- Business Enterprise BA (Hons) / FdA
- Construction Management BSc (Hons)
- Culinary Arts Management BA (Hons) / FdA
- Digital Marketing BA (Hons) / FdA
- Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
- Electromechanical Engineering BEng
- Events Management BA (Hons) / FdA
- Finance and Accounting BSc (Hons) / FdSc
- International Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons) / FdA
- International Tourism Management BA (Hons) / FdA
- Marketing Management BA (Hons) / FdA
- Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Postgraduate [Band 1] courses
- Adult Social Care Nursing MSc
- Computer Science MSc / PGDip
- Construction Project Management MSc
- Data Analytics MSc
- Dietetics MSc
- Engineering Management MSc
- Homeless and Inclusion Health Nursing MSc
- International Business Management MSc / PGDip
- Prosthetics for Film and Television MA
- Psychology (Conversion) MSc
- Public Health MSc
Postgraduate [Band 3] courses
- Aviation Management MSc / PGDip
- Culinary Arts Management MA / PGDip
- Enterprise Management MSc / PGDip
- Finance and Accounting MSc / PGDip
- Global Meetings and Events Management MSc / PGDip
- Hospitality with Tourism Management MSc / PGDip
- International Hospitality Management MSc / PGDip
- International Tourism Management MSc / PGDip
- Marketing Management for Events, Hospitality and Tourism MA / PGDip
- Strength, Conditioning and Performance MSc
Pre-payment procedures
For UCAS applicants
When a UCAS applicant has been made an unconditional offer and the applicant has informed UCAS that he/she wishes to accept the offer, and when UCAS notifies this University of the applicant's acceptance, a standard pre-payment letter with the pre-payment policy will be sent to the applicant.
Once payment has been received in the University Finance Office, together with the signed pre-payment policy slip, an official offer letter will then be sent to the student to confirm the offer.
For direct applicants
When the applicant has been made an unconditional offer, a standard pre-payment letter with the pre-payment policy will be sent to the applicant.
Once payment has been received in the University Finance Office with the signed pre-payment policy slip, an official offer letter will be sent to the student to confirm the offer.
Need more information?
For any further information, please contact the International Admissions Office on +44 (0)121 232 4458 or complete our enquiry form.
Scholarships
The University has made a number of scholarships available, to find out more please visit the International Scholarships page.
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Online payments
The University has selected Flywire, an international money transfer provider, as our online payment partner that you can use to pay for your tuition and accommodation fees.
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Scholarships and waivers
We provide a range of support to encourage access to our courses, from academic and sporting scholarships to different awards for international students.
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International application
Students from outside the EU can apply to us directly while undergraduate applicants can also apply via UCAS. Read our step-by-step guide here.
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Visas and immigration
Once you have made your decision to study at University College Birmingham, you will need to make final arrangements, which are likely to include obtaining a visa.
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Accommodation for international students
International students studying at University College Birmingham for the first time will be offered accommodation in our halls of residence.
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