Birmingham University

Birmingham University is located in the West Midlands county of England. Birmingham and its surrounding areas have a combined population of 3.5 million, making it the second biggest city after London.

Birmingham has a temperate maritime climate, with average maximum summer temperatures around 20°C and average winter temperatures around 4.5°C.

The university is placed towards the top on various ranking system. Its total student population is around 25,000.

Academics

The exchange is open to students from all disciplines. A number of courses are offered over 2 terms, so it may not be possible to only go for one term.

Estimated cost of living

Airfare: $1,200 - 1,500
Visa: $550
Rent: $500 - 800/month
Food: $225 - 275/month
Books: $300

Accommodation

The International Office assists with finding housing.