• Autumn Term: September – December 2025
  (Half Term October 2025)
• Spring Term:  January – March 2026
  (Half Term 20 February  2026)
• Summer Term:  April –  July 2026
  (Half Term May – June 2026)

University College Birmingham Undergraduate Application Deadline 2026-2027

Students joining UCB in February 2026:

• Enrolment: January – February 2026
  Induction: February 2026
• Semester 2 – February 2026 – May 2026
  Exam Period: May 2026 – June 2026

Students who joined us in September 2026

• Accommodation move-in weekend:  September 2026
  Enrolment: September 2026
  Induction: September 2026
• Semester 1 – October 2026 – January 2026
  Reading Week: October 2026
  Exam Period: January 2027
• Semester 2 – February 2027 – May 2027
  Exam Period: May 2027 – June 2027

Term dates

• Autumn Term: October – December 2025
• Spring Term: January 2026 – March 2026
• Summer Term: April 2026 – June 2026

Note: Term dates for Nursing programs are different. There may be additional examination periods during the academic year. These will be confirmed during induction.

University College Birmingham Postgraduate Application Deadline 2026-2027

Below are the important dates and deadlines for the 2026-2027 application;

Two main intakes each year: September and January.

September 2026 intake

• International applicants (outside the UK): Apply by around 1 September 2025.
• Applicants inside the UK: Apply by around 22 September 2025.

January 2027 intake

• October–November 2026

Apply at least 2–3 months before the course begins. Apply early to allow time for document preparation, meeting offer conditions, arranging accommodation, and processing visas.

University College Birmingham Undergraduate Application Requirements 2026/2027

For every undergraduate course offered at the University College Birmingham, there are entry requirements attached to it. The UCAS scores needed for acceptance vary from course to course, but for most courses, a minimum of 80-96 UCAS points is required.

• Qualifications in the UCAS Tariff that are accepted by the university include A-levels, T-levels, BTECs, and Access to Higher Education Diplomas.
• For students who don’t meet those entry requirements, many of the university’s courses can be studied as a foundation degree (FdA or FdSc). These have much lower entry requirements, typically needing a minimum of 32-56 UCAS points.
• For students applying for BA top-up courses, an HND or foundation degree in a relevant subject is required.
• The university also accepts qualifications that may not be included in the UCAS Tariff (including NVQ qualifications), while students without any formal qualifications are also encouraged to apply if they have a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.

English language entry requirements:

To apply for all undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, you will need to sit an approved test in English if it is not your first language. This may include achieving an IELTS (Academic or UKVI) score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in any band, depending on your course requirements. In addition, they accept the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 72 with minimum band scores of Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, and Speaking 20 for Undergraduate (BA, BSc) and most postgraduate degrees.

• If you are applying for the International Foundation Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism, you will need a UKVI IELTS of 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in any band.
• IELTS can be taken from the British Council. Please note that the date of your IELTS award must be within two years of your degree/master’s degree start date.

UCB also accepts the following online tests for entry into degree-level courses:

• TOEFL (iBT) Home – minimum scores as above
• Language Cert – a minimum of ‘pass’ at B2 level
• IELTS Indicator – minimum scores as above

You can find information about acceptable English language tests and requirements for your country here. If you are not able to take one of the above tests, please see here for a list of accepted alternative English language tests.

University College Birmingham Application Process 2026-2027

Follow the steps below to apply for 2026-2027;

Decide How You Want to Apply

• UCAS: Best if you are applying to more than one university. You can choose up to five courses and pay a single application fee.
• Direct to UCB: Ideal if UCB is your only choice. It is free, quick, and you usually get a response within 48 hours.

Gather Your Information and Documents

• Details of your qualifications and grades (e.g., A-Levels, BTECs).
• A reference from a teacher or employer.
• Your structured answers (which replace the old personal statement starting in 2026).
• For international students: proof of English language ability, such as IELTS results.

Complete Your Application

• UCAS Route: Create an account on the UCAS website, fill in your details, choose your courses, upload your reference, and submit your structured answers.
• Direct to UCB: Fill in UCB’s online application form and submit the required documents. UCB will send your application to UCAS for you if needed.

Submit Before the Deadline

• Most courses: 25 January 2026.
• Medicine, dentistry, veterinary, and Oxbridge: 15 October 2025.
• Late applications may still be accepted until around August, especially for international students.

Wait for a Decision

• UCAS applicants usually hear back by mid-May 2026.
• Direct applicants often get a reply within two days.

Respond to Your Offer

• If you receive an offer, confirm your place and complete any additional steps, such as providing final exam results or paying deposits (for international students).