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What’s new?

What’s new at University of Birmingham MBA? The University of Birmingham was placed #151-200 in the world for its Global MBA program in the QS World University Rankings 2023. In contrast, the University of Birmingham was placed #101-125 in the world for its Business and Economics courses in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023.

Read - Study Guide to UK for Indian Students.

University of Birmingham MBA Requirements 2024

Graduation - A good Honours degree (or equivalent), or equivalent professional qualification

Holders of a bachelor's degree of three or four years in duration from a recognized university in India will be considered for the postgraduate taught study. Holders of bachelor's degrees will normally be expected to have achieved 55% - 60% or higher for 2:1 equivalency, or 50% - 55% for 2:2 equivalency depending on the awarding institution

  • A four-year bachelor's degree (first class or very good upper second class)

Work Experience - Minimum: 60 Months

  • Five years of work experience with evidence of extensive managerial experience or professional responsibility.
  • Three years of exceptional work experience meeting this criteria will also be considered

English Language Requirements 

The University of Birmingham welcomes applications from academically qualified students all over the world. To join as an international student, you will need to meet the level of English proficiency with one of the below English Language Proficiency tests:

Qualification

Minimum Grade Requirements

IELTS

  7.0 overall with a minimum of 6 in every band

TOEFL iBT

  80 overall with a minimum of 19 in listening, 19 in reading, 21 in speaking, and 19 in writing

Pearson Test of English (PTE)

  PTE 76 with no less than 59 in all four skills

Documents required

LOR

  • Two letter of references required (One academic and one work related)

CV

  • The submission of resume/CV is compulsory

University of Birmingham MBA Tuition Fees

For international students, the University of Birmingham  MBA fees for 2023-24 is Pound 32,580(excluding living expenses).

  • In INR the tuition fee for the first year for MBA is INR 33,09,802.

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components

Amount

Hostel & Meals

INR 6,75,573

Transportation

INR 1,26,987

Course costs

INR 91,431

Social/Memberships

INR 2,53,975

Total

INR 11,47,966

*Source- official university site

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University of Birmingham MBA Admission Dates 

 International admissions for have been closed for now.

University of Birmingham MBA Acceptance Rate

According to unofficial sources the acceptance rate of the University of Birmingham’s MBA is 15%. Graduate admissions are particularly competitive.  Admission offers are made to applicants with exceptional academic records and extracurricular activities and include the necessary GMAT & GRE scores.

Make careful to work on each component of the application in order to be accepted to the University of Birmingham MBA. These consist of undergraduate GPA, IELTS/TOEFL results, recommendation letters, etc.

University of Birmingham Cost of Living 2024

If you are planning to study in Birmingham, the cost of living will depend on the tuition fees and your living standard. The below table will show the estimated cost of living in Birmingham for international students:

Description

Cost (£)

One-off initial costs (Rent, TV, Insurance, etc.)

Up to 550

Essential costs (Water, Food, Laundry, etc.)

7,308-8,820 (annual)

Variable costs (Course, Clothing, Travel, etc.)

4,620 (annual)

*USD 1  = INR 83.15

University of Birmingham MBA Ranking

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK in 2024 is ranked at #19.

University of Birmingham VS University of Hull VS Teesside University

The best universities in UK for MBA degrees are shown in the table below. This information is from the The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK.

University

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK 2024

University of Birmigham

#19

University of Hull

#51

Teesside University

#93

 

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University of Birmingham has great curriculum and the faculty are highly experienced.
Tips: Students should practice in their Bachelor's so that they do not have a hectic schedule in Masters. Doing international business management is very good from here. You get a lot of training, and the teachers are very friendly and teach each and everything. Public transportation is very good. The buses are cheaper, at $.65 we can go from anywhere to anywhere, and it is very cheap, easy, and convenient. It is also very convenient to go to London. Overall, I am satisfied with my experiences.
Dislikes (Indian Food): It is difficult to find Indian food in this country. There are a few Indian stores, but they are expensive. There are a few Asian stores that have a wider selection of food, but they are also expensive.
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FAQs

Q:   What is the cost of an MBA at the University of Birmingham?

A: 

The University of Birmingham MBA fee depends on the programme type you choose to study at the university. Check below the Full-time and Part-time MBA fees at Birmingham University:

Full-time MBA

Program

MBA Fees

MBA – a one-year programme

EUR 32,580

Part-time/Modular MBA

Executive MBA

EUR 32,580 - EUR 2,715 per module*

Global MBA taught in Singapore

SGD 39,155 including GST

Online MBA

EUR 22,225 (EUR 1,710 every 8 weeks)

Online MBA Clinical Leadership

EUR 22,225 (EUR 1,710 every 8 weeks)

 Note: * Fees are liable to increase in subsequent years.

Q:   What are the admission requirements for an MBA programme at the University of Birmingham?

A: 

Indian students who are planning to study MBA from the University of Birmingham need to meet the below entry requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree of three or four years in duration from a recognised university in India.

  • Must achieve 55% - 60% or higher for 2:1 equivalency, or 50% - 55% for 2:2 equivalency depending on the awarding institution.

  • Work experience - 60 months

  • IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any band); TOEFL IBT 95 (with no less than 22 in any band); Pearson Academic Test of English 67 (in all four skills)

  • Do not require a GMAT score.

Q:   Is an MBA in Birmingham University worth it?

A: 

Yes, international students can study MBA in the UK at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Birmingham Business School is AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accredited. Birmingham's MBA curriculum ranks 151-200 in the world and among the top MBA Universities in the UK, according to the QS MBA University Ranking 2023.

  • Offer world-class research and teaching

  • Birmingham Business School is ranked among the top business schools in the world.

  • Accredited by leading bodies, AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB.

  • Around 44,000 notable alumni from over 106 countries around the world.

Q:   How can I apply for an MBA programme at the University of Birmingham?

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Students can apply online for MBA at the University of Birmingham. Follow the below step to apply online:

  • Choose your course from the list of MBA programs.

  • Follow the steps to create a new user account if you have not used the portal before, and log in

  • Complete the application form

  • Application Checklist: Before applying, students must have below documents:

  1. Evidence of your academic and/or professional qualifications

  2. Copy of your resume or CV

  3. One academic reference and one work-related reference

  4. Your statement

  5. Statement of purposes

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