The University of Birmingham

YOU CAN become a global expert of tomorrow

YOU CAN shape the future

YOU CAN create real impact

At Birmingham we are committed to developing and investing in new academic talent. Our vision is to inspire today's brightest postgraduates to make a major impact on global society, and to become the leaders of tomorrow in whatever field they pursue. That's why we work to provide our postgraduates with the best possible teaching, research facilities and support services to ensure that they reach the peak of their potential. Being a Birmingham postgraduate means working and developing alongside world-leading academics, with outstanding training and development opportunities at your fingertips. A postgraduate degree from Birmingham is therefore much more than a continuation from your previous studies: it's a real investment in your future.

What's more, our efforts and investment in postgraduate talent have tangible results. Whilst our taught postgraduates successfully broaden their subject knowledge and gain the transferable skills that give them an academic and professional edge, our postgraduate researchers continue to break new ground and produce research with local, national and international benefits. From cancer research to pioneering the development of new fuels, our postgraduates' expertise continues to address key challenges facing the modern-day world. As a result, both our taught and research postgraduates are highly sought-after by some of the world's most prestigious employers.

Become a Birmingham Postgraduate, and YOU CAN join a diverse, multi-cultural community of over 7,500 students from 150 countries. YOU CAN become an expert and innovator of tomorrow.

Meet Our Students

How to apply

The quickest and most efficient method of applying for admission to postgraduate programmes at Birmingham is to apply online. This allows you to complete the application process at your own pace. For more information, see How to Apply.

Fees and funding

At Birmingham, we want you to feel confident about financing your postgraduate studies. Find out current information about postgraduate fees. To find out more information about the wide range of funding opportunities available to you.

Find a Postgraduate Course

With over 350 taught programmes and a wealth of research opportunities to choose from, Birmingham is one of the most popular universities for postgraduate study in the UK.

Postgraduates are central to our dynamic learning community, and The University of Birmingham boasts one of the most extensive portfolios of taught and research postgraduate courses in the UK. We stand at the forefront of national and international research.

See the full list of available Research, Taught and Combined Research and Taught Postgraduate courses.

You can also search for PhD research opportunities and supervisors at the University of Birmingham using the Doctoral ReSEARCHer tool at www.bham.findaphd.com.

Doctoral ReSEARCHer Enquiry Service

The Doctoral ReSEARCHer Enquiry Service provides advice and guidance on PhD opportunities, finding a potential supervisor, the PhD application process, writing your PhD proposal, scholarships, bursaries and funding opportunities and lifestyle and accommodation (including for families).

Make an enquiry or contact:

Email: dr@contacts.bham.ac.uk Telephone: +44 (0)121 414 5005

Postgraduate Open Day

See our website to find out information about our next Postgraduate Open Days. For a further taste of Postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham, request a postgraduate prospectus. You can also register here to be kept up-to-date with all the latest news and events on campus.

Social Networking

To find out more about our postgraduate community and to connect with other prospective and current postgraduates at the University, please visit our University of Birmingham Postgraduates Facebook Page.

The City

The city of Birmingham itself has been transformed into a city for young professionals and is one f Europe's most exciting destinations. It is more than just a place to study; it is somewhere to build a successful future. Around 40% of our students stay in Birmingham following graduation - and for good reasons. The largest financial services and creative sectors outside London are located here, offering excellent career prospects.

A £9 billion regeneration programme has reshaped the city into a confident, modern commercial and retail centre. This momentum of change continues with planning for future redevelopment projects such as a new state-of-the-art central library, and an eight acre city-centre park.

Located just 1.5 hours from London by train and 30 minutes from the international airport, Birmingham has excellent access to the UK's rail and road network, making it ideal for days out to explore the UK.