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University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT Birmingham, United Kingdom
3.88 / 5 based on 210 reviews.
Description:
The University was founded in 1900 by the citizens of Birmingham who wanted their own university to train and educate the people who would create and manage the burgeoning businesses and industries of the midlands. The modern University is equally distinguished in the humanities, education, social sciences and law.


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83% of students recommend
210 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (210)
Student life
4.1/5
 5 stars (60)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (72)
Languages
4.2/5
 3 stars (78)
Expenses
3.3/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.3/5
 1 star (0)
“if you want to make the best of stay and cutting on cost in this place you need to find yourself accomodayion which is quite cheaper outside the university. Also u need prepare well. also if your objective is studying then u should start doing so as soon as you arrive because if you let the work load build up you may not withstand the pressure. The lecturers i quite understanding” Read Review
anyeray, Cameroon

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Review by Raymond, university of Buea, buea, Cameroon
Accountancy, Independent
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? because it would be much cheaper than staying in the university accomodation
Personal comments:
the housing at the uni accomodation is very excellent. meet people of different cultures and races and share a great variety of ideas. However I think the cost is too expensive the universit could do something to lower the cost of the rents and bills.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
i found no problems interacting with the community language wise. i really hav a good mastery of the queens language.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
because food is cheaper and telephoning my family back at home all the time. housing as well is cheaper in ma country than here. travelling is less becasue i really have no where to visit much and night life becasue it is not very safe in the streets at night so i am being precautious
Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
yes, how i could save up money and cut cost down on costs of living
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
i reccommend it for those who want to a great place to study and seek and internationally friendly environment. ithas an amazing social life and is really great place to study to.



FINAL COMMENTS

if you want to make the best of stay and cutting on cost in this place you need to find yourself accomodayion which is quite cheaper outside the university. Also u need prepare well. also if your objective is studying then u should start doing so as soon as you arrive because if you let the work load build up you may not withstand the pressure. The lecturers i quite understanding
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