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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
210 reviews of University of Birmingham
HOUSING
by briemer, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Economics, Independent
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
by Raphael, Université Panthéon-Sorbonne: Paris I, Paris, France
Financial Management, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
I think Bhirmingham is not the best place to have fun, but you can still enjoy places as CIRCO. Indeed, it's quite difficult to find quite places in order to chill out peacefully. Generally there are huge bars with beer and speakers vomitting decibels, beuh...all along Broad street, the artificial district! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Raphael, Université Panthéon-Sorbonne: Paris I, Paris, France
Financial Management, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
There should be more tutorials
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
There should be more interaction between english and foreign students, concerning classes for instance This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Sylvie, Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
European Studies, Independent
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:
I needed some time to fully cope with academic English. But the amount of research work , essays and presentations I was asked to do helped me a lot to quickly improve my language skills . This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Raphael, Université Panthéon-Sorbonne: Paris I, Paris, France
Financial Management, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
The food in the UK is very expensive comparing to France, the good thing is that the train is almost free. Food: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home. Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
The deposit at the end of the stay...hardly impossible to get back. There are a lot of thiefs, you've to stay aware of your personal goods in pubs and public places. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Alexandre, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
Political Science, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
The examination modalities. The cost of housing in the private sector. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
The university has serious issues. Housing is expensive. The way to assess students is not satisfying, you only have exams at the end of the year. The teachers are not allowed to give enough help because of general practices from the country. FINAL COMMENTS
A good university, but with some problems. The city lacks a bit of excitement and This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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