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www.bham.ac.uk

The University of Birmingham, founded in 1900, is one of the most famous universities in the UK. The main condition for its foundation was the teaching of business disciplines. Therefore, already in 1902, the Department of Commerce began its work, where it was possible to obtain the country's first degree in business. After a merger with the Department of Accountancy and Finance, the Business School was formed in 1989 (see University of Birmingham Business School).

Now the university includes 18 faculties, the Business School and the Center for Continuing Education.

The university has 24,000 students, including 4,300 foreign students from 147 countries. The University of Birmingham leads the national rankings across a range of disciplines taught. Among them are business, economics, law, political science, sociology, communications and mass media, engineering specialties, materials science, environmental studies, chemistry, and music.

More than 30 research areas received the highest scores (5 out of 6), four areas - 5 * in the latest UK-wide assessment of the level of scientific activity in universities.

About 50 research areas of the University of Birmingham have earned the highest scores - 5 and 5 *; seven more areas received an exceptionally high score - 6 (out of 6 possible). This is 65% of the research areas of the university, and the UK average is 39%. All this indicates the highest level of university research in the widest range of areas.

The University of Birmingham is a member of The Russell Group, an association of 20 of Britain's most scientifically strong universities. Members of this association account for 65% of all research grants received by British universities and 56% of all dissertations defended.

The University of Birmingham is the founder and member of the international association of universities “Universitas 21”, which includes 4 well-known universities in the UK (Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Nottingham), as well as leading universities in 8 countries (USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, South Korea, China, Singapore). This opens up wide opportunities for students to participate in international exchange programs, and for researchers - prospects for joint work.

Learning Resources

Over the past 5 years, the university has invested about 70 million pounds in the construction and reconstruction of university buildings and student residences, in modern equipment for educational and scientific laboratories, in campus computer equipment.

The unified library of the university has 2.5 million books and 3 million manuscripts, 12 specialized faculty libraries have large resources.

The university is a single computer network with many workplaces, with more than 16,000 Internet entry points on the university campus, including student residences.

For sports: open sports fields and grounds, indoor gyms, a swimming pool, numerous sports sections.

Programs

• Foundation Program

  The preparatory program is designed for graduates of schools with a Certificate of Secondary Education who require additional preparation for admission to the undergraduate program. Successful completion of the preparatory program. (2 semesters) guarantees the student a place in the 1st year of the University of Birmingham. The program consists of modules related to the future specialty and an advanced English course.

  • Specialty: Business, Social Science, Humanities, Arts, Science, Engineering, Physics and Chemistry

• Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degrees

  Applicants who have a Certificate of Secondary Education and completed the Foundation Program, applicants with A-Level or IB diplomas are accepted for the 1st year.

  The main areas of undergraduate studies:

  Accounting and Finance Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Archeology and Ancient History banking biochemistry Biological Sciences Biotechnology business management Chemistry Chemical engineering civil engineering Classical Literature and Civilization Commerce (Business Administration) Computer Science/Software Engineering Drama and Theater Arts economics Electronic Engineering English Language, English Literature environmental science Geography and Urban and Regional Planning Geology history, social history History of Art International relations

  International Studies with Political Science Law with Business Studies Mathematical Sciences mechanical engineering Media, Culture and Society Modern Languages Money, Banking and Finance Music Performing and Visual Arts philosophy Physics political economy political science psychology Public and Social Policy Management Resource and Applied Geology social policy sociology Sports Management Theology Urban and Regional Planning War Studies

• Postgraduate Degrees

  Graduates of recognized Russian universities with bachelor's, specialist's or master's degrees are admitted to study (Taught) master's programs. The training programs are designed for 12 months.

  Research (Research and PhD) master's programs accept graduates of recognized Russian universities with specialist or master's degrees. Research programs are designed for 2-3 years.

  The main directions of the magistracy

  Birmingham Business School Accounting and Finance Corporate Governance and Corporate Responsibility Economic Competitiveness & International Business Economic Policy & International Business Human Resource Management international business Investments Marketing MBA (International Banking & Finance) MBA (European Banking & Finance) MBA (Strategy and Procurement Management) School of Social Sciences Department of Economics Development Economics economics economic policy Environmental and Natural Resource Economics International Economics International Money and Banking Money, Banking and Finance Department of Political Science and International Studies political science Political Thought and Theory International Studies (Diplomacy) International Studies (European Integration) International Studies (European Political Economy) International Studies (Globalization and Governance) International Studies (International Economic Management) International Studies (International Peacekeeping) International Studies (International Political Economy) International Studies (International Relations Theory) International Studies (Security) School of Law commercial law International Commercial Law criminal law European Law Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies LLB for Graduates

  School of Public Policy Health Services Management Center MBA Public Service Health Care Policy and Management Health Economics and Health Policy Health and Hospital Management International Health Management and Development Managing Partnerships in Health and Social Care Managing Quality and Service Improvement in Health Care Public Service Management International Development Department Governance and Development Management International Political Economy and Development Public Economic Management and Finance Department of Sociology sociology School of Humanities Department of Drama and Theater Arts Department of English Center for European Languages ​​and Cultures Department of Music School of Historical Studies Department of American and Canadian Studies Institute of Archeology and Antiquity Department of History of Art Departments of Medieval and Modern History Department of Theology and Religion Center of West African Studies School of Engineering Chemical engineering civil engineering Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Engineering Management Metallurgy and Materials School of Chemistry School of Computer Science School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences environmental risk management Air Pollution Management and Control (Res)

• English courses

  • Insessional Academic English Support. Free classes and individual support for foreign students already studying at the University of Birmingham.
  • PreSessionalAcademic English. Courses for students preparing to study at the University of Birmingham to improve their general and business English. Course duration - 20, 10 or 6 weeks.
    Include:
    • English for Academic Purposes. For students preparing to study Languages, Literature and History, Social Sciences, Government and Politics, Engineering, Science, Law.
    • Business Management English. For students preparing to study Accounting, Business, Commerce, Finance, Investments, Management, Marketing
  • English and Academic Skills. Courses lasting from 5 weeks are held during the academic year. Designed for future students with any level of knowledge of the English language, except for the initial one.
  • IELTS preparation as part of English and Academic Skills: 6 hours per week.
  • summer school. Three-week programs for those who want to learn English on the campus of a British university.

  Programs		Training period		Tuition (in pounds)
  Presessional Course		20 weeks		£4,700
  		15 weeks		£3,525
  		10 weeks		£2,350
  		6 weeks		£1,410
  Academic Skills		1 trimester (11 weeks)		£2,530
  summer school		6 weeks		£1,410
  		3 weeks		£705
  IELTS preparation		4 weeks		£2,530

Conditions for admission to the University of Birmingham

High School Graduate Program

• Age: 17 years old.
• Study period: 1 year.
• Start of the program: September
• Submission of documents: May 30
• Entrance requirements:
  • Certificate of secondary education (average score not lower than 4.5),
  • IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 520 .
  • For admission to legal specialties: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 550.
  • If the level of English is insufficient (IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 450), an additional English course is required.
• The cost of studying for the preparatory programs (International Foundation Program - IFP) in 2009-10:
  • IFP in Business, Social Science, Humanities and Arts: £9,880
  • IFP in Science, Engineering, Physics and Chemistry: £12,800

Bachelor's Degree Program

• Age:18 years old
• Duration of study: 3-4 years depending on the specialty.
• Program start date: October.
• Submission of documents: May 30
• • Humanitarian and business programs: £9,880

Master's degree programs (for university graduates)

• Age: 21+
• Study period: 12 months; on research programs - 3 years.
• Program start date: October
• Submission of documents: until July 15
• Entry requirements in English:
  • Natural sciences and engineering specialties: IELTS 6.0 (not lower than 5.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 550 (213 in computer version) and TWE 4.0.
  • Business, Humanities and Social Sciences: IELTS 6.5 (not lower than 6.0 in all sections) / TOEFL 580 (237 in a computer version) and TWE 4.0.
  • Right: IELTS 7.0 (not lower than 6.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 600 (250 in computer version) and TWE 4.0.
• Tuition fees in 2009-10:
  • Business programs: £12,250-13,600
  • MBA: £17,200
  • Humanitarian programmes: £9,880
  • Science and Engineering Programs: £12,800

Documents required for admission:

• University of Birmingham Registration Form
• Notarized translation of a copy of the certificate / diploma with grades
• Certificate of passing the language exam (IELTS, TOEFL) indicating the scores obtained
• Letters of recommendation
• Motivation letter
• Confirmation of financial solvency (bank statement).

When applying for a PhD program, it is necessary to formulate the topic and main stages of the upcoming scientific research. You can send documents to the university without the results of language testing. A certificate with test results can be sent later, when confirmation of enrollment for academic indicators is received, in order to receive final, unconditional enrollment. There are no hard deadlines for applications, and places are filled as applications become available.

Cost of living

The average cost of living is 8000-9000 £ per year (rental, food, textbooks, transport, personal expenses).

University campus

The University of Birmingham has an extensive campus 10 minutes from the city center by train. The station is right next to the university. The university is an extensive computer network that combines all faculties, laboratories, libraries, student residences. All students are provided with places in residences, which are located at a distance of 10-30 minutes walk from the campus. Numerous sports sections are offered for sports activities. The University has a Student Union, which unites more than 100 interest clubs and compatriots.

IMPORTANT! Work in England after graduation

After the end of the program, students can stay and work in England for 1 year under the International Graduates Scheme (IGS). A new program for international students who graduated from universities in England began to operate in May 2007. To participate in the program, you must apply within 1 year after successful graduation.

The English city of Birmingham has always had a strong tradition of self-government. Even in matters of education, the townspeople sought to show an active civic position. The desire to create their own higher educational institution in the city came true in 1900. At that time, industry was actively developing, and a lot of qualified personnel in the field of engineering and commerce were required. Subsequently, a medical school was also attached to the University of Birmingham.

Today, the University of Birmingham is a well-coordinated system of several campuses scattered throughout the city. The architecture of the educational buildings surprises with its grace, and the picturesque landscapes surrounding it set in a positive mood.

Life in Birmingham for a student is also a great opportunity to travel around England and the world. The city has two railway stations, a bus station, and an airport.

A system of five colleges of various profiles attracts talented and ambitious students.

The College of Art and Law studies:

• legal sciences;
• English language;
• world history and culture;
• art and musical disciplines;
• religious and philosophical currents.

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences studies:

• chemistry;
• chemical engineering;
• civil engineering;
• computer science;
• mathematics;
• metallurgy;
• physics and astronomy.

The College of Life and Environmental Sciences studies:

• biology;
• geography;
• psychology;
• sports science.

In the medical college they study:

• oncology;
• clinical and experimental medicine;
• dentistry;
• public health sciences;
• immunity and infections.

The College of Social Sciences studies:

• business fundamentals;
• pedagogy;
• public policy.

If you are a first-time student:

• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• You must provide a high school diploma and documents confirming the completion of the preparatory program.
• Do not forget about IELTS or TOEFL certificates. For applicants choosing legal specialties, it is important to score the highest possible number of points. For those who are going to study the basics of business and the humanities, the requirements are slightly less stringent.

If you want to apply for a master's degree:

• You must be at least 21 years of age.
• You must have a bachelor's degree.
• Submit IELTS or TOEFL certificates to show you have a high level of English proficiency. The minimum scores are −6.0 and 550, respectively.

Both future bachelors and future masters need to additionally provide the following documents:

• An application for admission registered on the university website.
• Recommendations from teachers and supervisors.
• Motivation letter.
• Bank statement.

The University of Birmingham also offers Foundation programs.

Notable alumni of the University of Birmingham

This is the place of study of Nobel laureates Walter Haworth, Robert Cecil and Peter Medawar, British Prime Minister M. Chamberlain, President of the Manchester Football Club D.A. Gill, geographer and historian Brian Harley.

What expenses to prepare for?

Bachelor's programs at the University of Birmingham last 3-4 years, and masters study for a year. If you're planning on choosing one of the theory-based programs, get ready to give away £12,000 a year. The cost of humanitarian programs and programs with practice in the laboratory is slightly higher: from 13,000 to 16,000 pounds. When studying programs with clinical practice, students pay almost 30,000 pounds per year.

Housing and food costs start at £800 per month.

A student of the University of Birmingham can live in a residence or in the private sector. Residences are located on campuses, which significantly reduces the time spent on the road to the university. There are two types of rooms to choose from: single and double.

Life in the private sector is pleasant because you can calmly prepare for classes, being away from the university noise. And, of course, to feel the true atmosphere of the city of Birmingham.

The University of Birmingham will appeal to those who love sports, science and creativity. In numerous laboratories and creative studios, work is constantly in full swing. It is convenient to prepare for classes in a huge library, the fund of which contains more than 2,000,000 books. For relaxation, visit the fitness center or the museum. There are also shops, laundries, small cozy restaurants on the campus.

At all times gravitating towards the arts, the University of Birmingham, however, pays tribute to other types of creativity, as well as entrepreneurship. And yet it was art that lay at the heart of its foundation. His creative parents at one time were:

• Birmingham College of Design, at one time it was the first born outside the British capital (1843);
• Birmingham Conservatory (1886).

By the time the college received university status, it was already a forge of knowledge with many directions in the form of:

• social and human sciences;
• pedagogy;
• technical disciplines;
• health care;
• art.

Part of the "city" University of Birmingham is in its name is not accidental. After all, it is located in the center of the business part of the city. And this greatly expands the significance of its social role. Now it is a first-class center where today's all-encompassing areas such as entrepreneurship, creativity and art are intertwined.

University located in the heart of England

The modern University of Birmingham consists of eight campuses, each of which is famous for its “zest”, differs from the others in style and is located in its own part of the city.

And since Birmingham is the bus and rail heart of the UK, you can travel from here all over the country quickly and comfortably. The city has two railway stations, as well as the main point of the system, through which the British National Bus Corporation operates. From here you can directly reach 500 cities in England.

A remarkable addition to this can be considered the airport, which has the status of an international point of communication. And the successfully developing Midland Metro system successfully and comfortably connects the city with its outskirts.

Like other universities, the University of Birmingham has its own material base of hostels. In this case, these are six buildings that are intended only for students. Accommodation here is by room. There are 2,000 well-appointed rooms available for visitors, with weekly rates starting at £76, including utility bills.

Each room is equipped with a telephone connection and free access to the local Ethernet network. All visitors enrolled in this university, including foreigners, are guaranteed accommodation. However, for this, an appropriate application must be submitted, and this must be done before the time when the autumn classes begin.

How to proceed

To confirm the education received at a secondary school, a certificate will not be enough at the interview, certificates "EB", "IB" or "A-level" are required. According to a special UCAS form, applications begin to be accepted here on medical topics on September 1 and end on October 15.

For other faculties, admissions committees will be available until January 15. You should also stock up on the appropriate certificate stating that English is a language that you are fluent in.

Annual tuition in pounds is (according to this year's data):

• theoretical programs - ?12565;
• for humanitarian programs - ?13855;
• for programs with practice in laboratories - ?16565;
• training based on clinical practice - ?29085.

Learning features

Students entering the university can study through numerous programs, each of which has a clear professional focus. All of them are focused on the activity of some specific areas. In addition, they all have a solid base of practical training.

The reputation of the University of Birmingham is unusually high, and especially in such areas as:

• theatrical art;
• music;
• pedagogy;
• media;
• design;
• healthcare;
• art.

An effective teaching methodology based on excellent practice is known far beyond the borders of Britain. In general, it must be said that a modern English university, as such, is a very advanced structure, which is well equipped with the latest technology and focuses on the application of the latest trends in the educational field.

The University of Birmingham is no exception, which actively finances a virtual training program (the Moodle system). This makes it possible to access Internet resources on various topics, which, in general, predetermines the flexibility of a new approach to modern learning opportunities.

Special abilities

This university has seven libraries, which have nearly one million books and nine thousand magazines that can be read on paper or in digital format..

There are all conditions for learning virtually. This is also supported by 3,500 workstations equipped with computers. There are also areas with Wi-Fi connection, the ability to rent laptops. Thus, armed with modern means of communication, students feel comfortable in the university. Services provided for their convenience:

• information center;
• if possible, receive social assistance;
• medical care (student doctor);
• all kinds of restaurants and student cafes,

all this is available on every campus.

For those students who do not have the opportunity to particularly chic, there is a chance to find a job to receive additional finance.. The University of Birmingham has a Job Shop system for selecting vacancies, which provides the opportunity to get a job on a full or part-time basis.

There are also current vacancies on the internal site. For those who are seriously concerned about the selection of vacancies for work, two campuses offer their consulting specialists. Employers themselves go to meet students, conducting all kinds of interviews and presenting their jobs. These events are held on the territory of campuses for students systematically.