Study at University of Birmingham

Birmingham is a vibrant place in which to live, study, and work. It supports a whole range of nationalities and cultures, an attitude reflected in the arts, entertainment, places of worship, and restaurants. Massive rejuvenation in recent years has completely transformed the city center.

The University of Birmingham is one of the leading research institutions in the UK. With 26,000 students from 150 countries, it’s also an academic community as cosmopolitan as the city in which it stands. Besides stellar academics, UB also has excellent sporting facilities and a busy calendar of social events to keep incoming students involved.

Program Highlights

  • Birmingham is home to the largest financial and creative districts outside London.
  • Enjoy the Winterbourne Botanic Garden or Sculpture Trail as study locations on and near campus.
  • Click here for a slideshow of photos from other University of Mississippi students studying abroad in England.
  • Click here to download a PDF of this program's page from the Study Abroad Catalog.
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University of Birmingham
City of Birmingham

Language of Instruction
English
Term
Semester, full year
Semester I – January to March
Semester II – September to December
Specialties
Health care, religion, education, marketing, business, literature, international studies, and art
Housing
On-campus residences or off-campus apartments
Visa Information
A visa is required for semester study in England. Click here for more information about visa requirements.
Eligibility
18 years old, minimum 2.75 GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program type
TUITION-ONLY Exchange
Cost
Student fees are based on the cost of tuition at the University of Mississippi plus Study Abroad Fees. For the Spring 2007 semester, Mississippi residents were charged $3551 and non-residents were charged $6533. Please check the exchange information page for more information about what is included in a TUITION-ONLY Exchange.
Application
To apply for a semester or year at Birmingham, students must complete the following two applications: