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Birmingham, United Kingdom — Business · Engineering · Medicine
Birmingham
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Business, Engineering, Medicine
Typical entry requirements
Requirements vary by course and change each admissions cycle. The ranges below are a starting point for conversation with your adviser — always confirm current figures with the university.
Undergraduate
Chinese Gaokao score or equivalent (often 80–85%+ depending on course), plus a strong personal statement. Many courses also accept A-level, IB or a recognised foundation year.
Postgraduate (Master’s)
A relevant bachelor’s degree, typically at 2:1 UK equivalent (around 80–85% from most Chinese universities, higher for competitive courses).
English language
IELTS Academic is the most widely accepted test — check the exact band score on the university’s own course page, as it varies by department.
Tuition
Fees change every year and vary widely by course — confirm current figures with the university before you apply.
Application timeline
Most UK courses open applications 12–18 months before the intake. Competitive courses and scholarships often have earlier internal deadlines — see our application timeline guide for month-by-month detail.
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