Tips: There are many cultural shifts once you arrive here in the UK. Coming here is one thing and starting living and sustaining here is another thing, From managing studies, and exam pressure to financial hurdles, and homesickness an individual has their journey uniquely. In the UK, people tend to be more individuals and have fewer family links and social organisations. India's culture is more closer and conservative than Britain's. No, I did not avail of any scholarships, though advised to apply for them as quickly as possible. I am quite satisfied with the university, programme and country. We just need to stay focused and keep working hard until we find some good full-time opportunity.

Likes (Student Life): A typical day starts early in the morning, getting ready for either a lecture to attend or a sports session such as swimming, badminton, basketball, gym or tennis etc. Then after coming back, prepare food for lunch and evening, then study and go to sleep after some fun time with friends. The most enjoyable thing that I used to do in my college life was going to play sports and get myself involved in activities such as fitness and sports. There are diverse events organised by various societies under the Guild of Students, ranging from cultural fests to simple events on going on campus or student accommodation. I used to participate as maximum as possible if I had spare time to socialize and have fun in those events. Student clubs are there for all types of interests, academic programs, backgrounds, nationalities, religious beliefs, etc. Such as business societies, photography, gaming, Hindu, Islamic, and Sikh societies, International Students Club, volunteering and UNICEF communities, dance clubs, etc.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The only opportunities for students available on campus are Career Fair, where recruiters and companies visit campus and interact with the students directly. Very few sponsor visas, for the rest, students have to take up graduate visa route on their own. Most of the roles are for freshers such as graduate scheme roles, graduate management or trainee, financial auditor, etc. The starting average annual salary is 30,000 pounds.

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2024Read more

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MSc in International Business - Batch of 2024

4.4

The university has an amazing campus and well-trained faculties.

Tips: When you're looking for scholarships, it's important to look at the job market in the field you're interested in. If you can get a university-sponsored internship, that would be a great opportunity to gain experience and get paid. Birmingham is a city with multiple universities and a big crowd of students, so it can be difficult to find part-time work, on or off campus. However, if you do land a part-time job, the pay is the minimum wage, which is not bad. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences here.

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc in International Business - Batch of 2024

3.1

Good college but come with a purpose.

Tips: If you know why you are coming here then you are sorted, but if you don't know and you think you will eventually find out then 1 year is a bit challenging. I personally think if you have the financial freedom to come here then you should as it offers a unique way for you to live your life understand struggle and grow as a human.

Likes (Indian Food): There is a wide variety of food, especially from lots of cuisines so you won't get tired of trying new things but I do feel the prices are exorbitant and eating outside daily could prove costly so its better to learn some cooking from home as it will make life easier for you.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): I think it's not the course or university it's mostly the job market in 2024, where the current UK policies make it very tough for graduates to land a sponsored job, this may change or may continue but available jobs are very competitive.

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Management - Batch of 2024

University of Birmingham does not provide any internship for international students.

Tips: It is always better to connect with multiple people and faculty members to know what's going on near you and what opportunities exist for the future. I also think joining societies is a great option to keep the stream off while enjoying your university experience. Public transportation in Birmingham is good. It connects the whole city and buses are frequent. However, buses may be delayed due to various reasons, which can be a problem for students commuting to lectures or work during peak hours. I suggest checking the routes and buses beforehand so that you know the average commute time.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): I was an international student at the University of Birmingham. I found that there were no jobs at all for international students. I faced extreme competition in finding jobs, and the university didn't provide any guidance or help with these issues. This made the situation worse than it might have been otherwise.

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc Business Analytics - Batch of 2024

3.3

University of Birmingham has a beautiful and huge campus.

Tips: The campus is beautiful and there are a lot of activities to do, so you won't feel bored during your initial couple of weeks. After that you get busy with assignments and academics, so you'll spend most of the time going back and forth from the lectures to your accommodation, and part-time work. Like in India, there's not much pressure on studies, which can either be a good or a bad thing. I'm happy with the fact that the university is well-recognised and gives students career guidance. The current job market is tough in the UK to get a job, so only time will tell whether it's worth it or not.

Likes (Safety): Safety can be a matter of different experiences for different people. I never had safety concerns even when walking down the street late at night. Of course, you need to be a bit cautious of your surroundings. The campus does provide an app, and some safety gadgets during the welcome week, as well as a free bus to Sell Oak to travel when it gets dark during winter.

Dislikes (Public transportation): You can travel by train or bus. Buses are usually more connected than trains but are generally late, and it doesn't matter if you check the scheduled time on Google Maps or bus stop, they will make you wait for 15-20 minutes 90% of the time. I also don't think public transport is very affordable. It's 2 pounds for a ticket whether you want to get off at the Next bus stop or after the 15 bus stop. A monthly bus pass is now 49 pounds for students, but they keep increasing the price every year. Last year it was 46 pounds.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024Read more

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MSc in International Accounting and Finance - Batch of 2024

3.2

Good university but could do better in terms of the modules.

Tips: The transitioning period was not very difficult. The university had a lot of events to keep everyone engaged and ensure that you fit into the place well. The only extra thought that you have to keep in mind is that you will have to do everything on your own, right from grocery shopping to cooking to finding your own job. I am quite satisfied with the university and the course because I really enjoyed two of the subjects, but I feel like they could improve a lot of other things in terms of the timetable and the modules that were included. It was quite a journey, and I think it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Likes (Indian Food): There are plenty of food options in terms of grocery. Some of the go-to shopping places are Aldi and Sainsbury. Just for an idea, Easy Cook's price is 1 or 1.2 pounds for a kg which is close to 100 rupees. They have their website online so you can look at the pricing there, it is quite accurate. I was lucky enough to have Indian grocery stores around my area. But things like Dal (lentils) are easily available at Sainsbury. Spices are also easily available but I would still recommend taking spices with you as some of them which are cheap in India could be quite expensive here.

Dislikes (Internships): The University of Birmingham provides some guidance for internships through the Birmingham Business School Career Network, but they do not provide direct support. They will help you prepare for an internship, but you will have to find an internship on your own. They have a portal similar to LinkedIn where you can search and apply for internships. The university also offers internships called B-experience internships, which last for about a month. However, these internships are more focused on marketing or operations than finance.

Reviewed on 13 Sep 2024Read more

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