University of Birmingham

About University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham invites bold, independent thinkers to join one of the UK’s largest student communities. The university, which is home to more than 10,000 students from over 150 countries, can lay claim to a long and proud history of engaging with India, having welcomed students from India to its Edgbaston Campus as early as 1909.

Birmingham is one of the top universities in the world, with achievements that include the following:

• Number 76 in the QS World University Rankings (number 14 in the UK)
• Top 100 – Financial Times and Economist Business School world rankings
• Founding member of the elite Russell Group
• Number 11 in the UK Times Higher Education World University Rankings

The university is known all around the world for its pioneering research. Students benefit from trailblazing discoveries that have impacted both local and international society.

Study options at the university include undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degrees. Subject areas range widely, from international development and politics to mental health nursing. The university offers a Future Skills Scholarship to help talented Indian students realise their ambition of pursuing future-focused master’s programmes at its UK campus. 

Birmingham city

The city of Birmingham is the UK’s second biggest city, and the youngest city in Europe – people under the age of 25 make up almost 40 per cent of the population. At the heart of this modern city is a wealth of cultural heritage, and students have plenty of opportunities for world-class shopping and nightlife, as well as many museums, theatres and parks to visit. Birmingham is a multicultural city, welcoming people of all faiths, and is home to hundreds of mosques, churches, temples and synagogues.

The city is very well connected, so students can reach London in less than an hour and a half, or explore the nearby countryside. Birmingham International Airport connects to destinations all around the world.

Graduate outcomes

The University of Birmingham is the most targeted UK university by top graduate employers for two years running. Students can explore alumni stories and career destinations data for first-degree students on the university’s graduate destinations graph, available on each college’s section of the university’s website.

Career support

Studying at Birmingham ensures that students are joining a university with exceptional links to leading industries and employers. Birmingham students receive dedicated support from the Careers Network, offering opportunities that support career development such as funded work placements, careers fairs, workshops and presentations.

Careers services include:

• Advice appointments
• Career planning workshops
• Recruiter events
• Careers fairs
• Industry sector events
• Application and interview support
• Work experience opportunities.

There are even international careers advisors who are dedicated to supporting overseas students with their training and development. They help students advance their careers whether they intend to pursue work in their home countries or elsewhere.

What’s new

Postgraduate High Fliers Scholarship

The Postgraduate High Fliers Scholarship offers GBP 5,000 as a tuition fee discount to international students who choose to study their master’s degree at the University of Birmingham in September 2026.

The scholarship is available to all nationalities but must be living in (domiciled) one of the following countries: Argentina, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Eligible students do not need to apply. Anyone meeting the criteria will have the scholarship automatically deducted from their tuition fees.

Future Skills Scholarship for India

The Future Skills Scholarship has been created to support Indian students enrolling on selected, career-focused master’s programmes at Birmingham. There is over GBP 3 million committed to this fund in total, with awards ranging from GBP 9,125 to GBP 12,500.

Courses covered include subjects such as business analytics, marketing, data science, advanced engineering management, public health, international relations and a range of law programmes.

Postgraduate Chancellor’s Scholarship for India

The Postgraduate Chancellor’s Scholarship for India is available to high-achieving students applying for postgraduate study starting in September 2026. Awards are made based on academic merit and the applicant’s Statement of Purpose. Students must have accepted an offer from the university, selecting it as their firm choice, and paid their deposit by 31^st May 2026 in order to be considered.