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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.
83% of students recommend
210 reviews
10 5-star reviews of University of Birmingham
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? most 2nd and 3rd year students chose private housing in Selly Oak, which gives it a very studenty atmosphere, plus lots of house parties!
Personal comments:
Accomodation in Halls is alright during your first year, because you meet lots of people. If you need to study, on the other hand, Halls are much too noisy. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
go for it! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
price level much higher in GB than in Germany, plus bad exchange rate Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
go to Poundland in the Pallisades, everything's a Pound, n you can find almost anything from shampoo to birthday presents This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
known the English culture better In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Lots n lots of internationals! Very hard to stay on your own! FINAL COMMENTS
Subscribe to the Interlink, an email newsletter for international students at Birmingham Uni This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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