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International students

Join our global community of more than 1,400 students from over 60 countries. Our international team will help make your application and arrival as smooth as possible.

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Department of Hospitality and Tourism

Whether you want to work in hotels, hospitality and events or explore the world of aviation, tourism and travel, our Department of Hospitality and Tourism runs a range of courses to help you pursue your ideal career.

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International tuition fees

Find out more information about tuition fees, payment procedures and scholarships for international students at University College Birmingham.

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Meet the International team

Find out more about the International team

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International Deposit Payment Policy

Information about our deposit payment policy for international students.

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International Study at University College Birmingham

Voted in the top 25 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), University College Birmingham, a renowned specialist university, offers a wide range of courses for international students.

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International application

Students from outside the EU can apply to us directly while undergraduate applicants can also apply via UCAS. Read our step-by-step guide here.

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International Application Deadlines

This page outlines the international application deadlines for the September 2025 intake.

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Accommodation for international students

International students studying at University College Birmingham for the first time will be offered accommodation in our halls of residence.

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Head of Department - Hospitality and Tourism (Interim)

Richard Behan

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International Women’s Day 2023

It's International Women's Day on 8 March, and we're holding a range of events this week to mark the occasion.

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International students

Join our global community of more than 1,400 students from over 60 countries. Our international team will help make your application and arrival as smooth as possible.

Other

Department of Hospitality and Tourism

Whether you want to work in hotels, hospitality and events or explore the world of aviation, tourism and travel, our Department of Hospitality and Tourism runs a range of courses to help you pursue your ideal career.

Other

International tuition fees

Find out more information about tuition fees, payment procedures and scholarships for international students at University College Birmingham.

Other

Meet the International team

Find out more about the International team

Other

International Deposit Payment Policy

Information about our deposit payment policy for international students.

Other

International Study at University College Birmingham

Voted in the top 25 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), University College Birmingham, a renowned specialist university, offers a wide range of courses for international students.

Other

International application

Students from outside the EU can apply to us directly while undergraduate applicants can also apply via UCAS. Read our step-by-step guide here.

Other

International Application Deadlines

This page outlines the international application deadlines for the September 2025 intake.

Other

Accommodation for international students

International students studying at University College Birmingham for the first time will be offered accommodation in our halls of residence.

Other

Head of Department - Hospitality and Tourism (Interim)

Richard Behan

Other

International Women’s Day 2023

It's International Women's Day on 8 March, and we're holding a range of events this week to mark the occasion.

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Hospitality apprenticeship at The Cross, Kenilworth

Passionate about hospitality? We have a fantastic opportunity for you! The Cross, Kenilworth is looking for a Food and Beverage Service Apprentice to learn while they earn in their Michelin star establishment.

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UCB host 'Passion 4 Hospitality' forum

On Friday 17 March UCB hosted the Institute of Hospitality's 'Passion 4 Hospitality', a student careers forum for hospitality students.

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A message to international students

A message to international students from Vice-Chancellor and Principal

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UCB's success at the International Salon Culinaire

Professional Cookery and Bakery students were in award-winning form at the Hotelympia International Salon Culinaire at the ExCeL in London.

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UCB participate in the international NOH8 campaign

UCB have been participating in the NOH8 campaign – an international movement that promotes marriage, gender and human equality through education, advocacy, social media, and visual protest.

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UCB shares international expertise at The Hospitality Convention

UCB had a presence in the first Hospitality Convention to be organised in India for students studying undergraduate hospitality, events and tourism courses in the country.

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Celebrating International Women’s Day at the University

Professionals were welcomed to the Restaurant at University College Birmingham on Thursday 7th March to celebrate International Women’s Day. Women and allies enjoyed networking before joining themed tables in Leadership, STEM, Sport, Business, Education, Technology, Health and Hospitality to discuss…

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Chef graduate triumphs in prestigious hospitality awards

A University College Birmingham graduate picked up the 'Best Newcomer' accolade at Birmingham Hospitality Association awards.

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Kieran's got a bright future in hospitality thanks to UCB

A food and beverage service student is celebrating after joining a management training scheme in the hospitality industry.

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UCB students shine at Great Hospitality Show

A former paramedic turned trainee baker and a student chef with a taste for korma cheesecake were among UCB's big winners at the Great Hospitality Show at the NEC.

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Hotel management alumna leads on developing hospitality in Botswana

A former hotel management student turned government employee is playing a pivotal role in developing hospitality and culinary arts training in Botswana.

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University wins national hospitality and catering apprenticeships award

University College Birmingham took home the Hospitality and Catering Provider of the Year award at the nationally recognised AAC Apprenticeship Awards. Held as part of the AAC FE Week yearly conference, the judges acknowledged the quality of placement offered by…

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Lord Mayor welcomes international students to Birmingham

UCB's new international students were invited to the Birmingham Council house for an official welcome from the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Shafique Shah.

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Festive bumper roundup: an award-winning year in hospitality and tourism

We look back on another year of achievement and adventure at the Department of Hospitality and Tourism

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University spearheads new hospitality taskforce backed by top city chefs

Around 100 guests including hospitality industry leaders and top Birmingham chefs are set to take part in an open forum to launch a newly-created taskforce to encourage people of all ages into a career in hospitality and support employers.

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Hospitality industry facing key challenges calls for stronger collaboration

University College Birmingham hosted a networking event marking its 20-year partnership with the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), with discussion around the challenges in hospitality.

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Post-Covid travel, tourism and hospitality careers top conference agenda

A conference focused on careers in travel, tourism and hospitality post-Covid is being jointly hosted by University College Birmingham and the Institute and Travel and Tourism.

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Birmingham Food System Strategy revealed to hospitality sector

The Birmingham Food System Strategy, which has been formed with consultations among city-wide stakeholders including The Birmingham College of Food, was recently presented to the hospitality sector at the Catering Hospitality Education Forum (C.H.E.F).

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Collaborations with Indian universities to drive international skills development

University College Birmingham has forged new international collaborations with a range of academic institutions and organisations in India as part of a continuing drive to boost skills development in the country.

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Culinary Olympics bid coincides with International Chefs Day

England’s junior culinary team is taking on the best in the world with the help of three chefs who began cooking as schoolboys at University College Birmingham.

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‘Gold’ accreditation provides post-Covid boost for food and hospitality training

University College Birmingham has received the highest standard of approval from a leading industry body in recognition of its specialist training for the food and hospitality sectors seeking to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.

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New partnership to support with record international applications

University College Birmingham has partnered with a specialist firm to help ensure a smooth and speedy application process for new international students amid record levels of interest from overseas.

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Hotel rooms boom great news for UCB hospitality students

Hospitality students at UCB will be spurred on by news that 20,000 new rooms are to be added to the UK's hotel supply by the end of 2017.

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University College Birmingham and NEC launch lifeline for food and hospitality staff

A training hub jam-packed with vital support for food and hospitality professionals struggling due to the pandemic is being launched by University College Birmingham in partnership with the NEC Group.

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International Women's Day spotlight – Charlie Hobbis

Events Management alumni Charlie Hobbis talks us through her journey as a female entrepreneur, and turning a home interior and lifestyle page turned into a multi-6 figure business with well-known household clients like Tefal, Snug Sofas and Marks & Spencer.

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City restaurant teams up with UCB to recruit aspiring hospitality talent

One of Birmingham's top restaurants, Opus, has designed an apprentice scheme with UCB in a bid to develop final year students and close the ever-growing skills gap in the hospitality industry.

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Kapow! Pupils unmask food 'superpowers' at UCB for International Chefs Day

Cookery students from a Wolverhampton high school unmasked the 'superpowers' of food and karate chopped unhealthy diets at a UCB event to mark International Chefs Day.

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Talented student foodies inspire world for International Chefs Day

Talented students put their skills into action in the University kitchens to mark International Chefs Day in partnership with Nestlé Professional.

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International Women's Day spotlight – Paulina Marmaite

Aesthetic Practitioner alumni Paulina Marmaite talks about opening her aesthetics clinic one year on and how her mum, a strong businesswoman, influenced her career.

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University restaurant best for business networking in Midlands hospitality awards

Our award-winning Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food is officially the best place in the Midlands for businesses to network over great food, drink and service.

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New international partnership to provide enriched opportunities

An exciting new collaboration between University College Birmingham and Changsha Commerce and Tourism College could see opportunities to broaden horizons for both students and staff at both institutions.

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Pupils join International Chefs Day with stir-fry challenge at UCB

Budding kitchen stars got some top tips on healthy cooking when they took part in International Chefs Day at University College Birmingham.

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Hospitality leaders explore why young people should go into today's industry

University College Birmingham teamed up with the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) Midlands to invite leading figures in the sector to hear from experts on how they can inspire the next generation into the industry.

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Adam Bennett confirmed as the UK representative for the international Bocuse D'Or competition

Adam Bennett has been confirmed as the UK representative for the international Bocuse D'Or competition following a cook-off at University College Birmingham.

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Footballers fly the flag for St Kitts and Nevis at international championship

Two budding young footballers from University College Birmingham have had the chance to perform on the international stage by representing their country in a top continental competition.

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Sports scholar eyes international success after winning national hurdles title

A sports scholar from University College Birmingham is targeting a spot at this summer's biggest international athletics championships after securing his first senior national title.

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Vice-Chancellor announces new international scholarship schemes for 2025-2026

In advance of the new academic year, the University is releasing a series of scholarships available to international students hoping to either continue their studies with University College Birmingham, or to study with us for the first time.

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Graduate Daniel celebrated in top 30 under 30 rising stars in British hospitality

Hospitality graduate Daniel Bennett has been recognised as one of 30 of the industry’s top rising stars under the age of 30 at the 2024 Acorn Awards.

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Students Katie and Bethany are caught on camera as UCB takes Cake International by storm

Bakery and Patisserie Technology students Katie Garrett and Bethany Swift are set to feature on the hit channel-4 show Extreme Cake Makers after assisting at Cake International, a major baking exposition at the NEC.

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Rosie flies flag for female entrepreneurs on international business panel

Rosie Ginday MBE, founder of Birmingham-based social enterprise Miss Macaroon and former student at University College Birmingham, will be part of a panel of leading business women speaking at an event being hosted by the British American Business Council.

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New international partnership opens up opportunities for students in India 

University College Birmingham has committed to the upskilling and development of students in India through a new partnership with one of the country’s largest states.

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Students set healthy eating example for next generation on International Chefs Day

Students have served up a shining example of healthy eating to inspire the next generation of chefs as part of an annual event held at University College Birmingham.

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Community cooking to care home kindness – celebrating our chef, bakery and hospitality student heroes

From cooking meals for the community to working tirelessly in care homes, students from across University College Birmingham's College of Food and Hospitality Management have been doing far more than valiantly adapting to online study during lockdown.

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International winner and Uni of the Year runner-up in student choice awards

University College Birmingham has won the International award and was crowned University of the Year runner-up in the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), the leading higher education awards based solely on student choice.

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Blenheim Palace placements are jewel in crown for international students

International students on a variety of hospitality courses are receiving the right, royal chance to do work placements at the famous Blenheim Palace thanks to UCB and its employability service, hired@UCB.

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UCB competes in Passion 4 Hospitality 2015

UCB Hospitality students recently took part in the Institute of Hospitality’s ‘Passion 4 Hospitality’ at the Novotel London West, competing against rival university teams to win stunning prizes and a feature in Hospitality Magazine.

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Hospitality students are star Showmakers

UCB’s food and bakery students may have won big at the NEC Hospitality Show, but it was the Hospitality students who were really running the show.

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UCB praised for fantastic result by Institute of Hospitality

University College Birmingham has received another ringing endorsement from the Institute of Hospitality. The university has recorded its highest ever score as part of the Hospitality Assured assessment, which was conducted earlier this month.

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Hospitality apprenticeship at The Cross, Kenilworth (1)

Passionate about hospitality? We have a fantastic opportunity for you!  The Cross , Kenilworth is looking for a Food and Beverage Service Apprentice to learn while they earn in their Michelin star establishment.

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International rugby player on bill for uni open day

Leading international rugby player Maggie Alphonsi MBE will be one of the leading lights at University College Birmingham’s All Stars Open Day this weekend.

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International blogging sensation set for bakery degree at UCB

International blogging sensation Marko Josipovic is all set to make his mark on Birmingham. The Croatian teenager is about to start his BSc (Hons) Bakery and Patisserie Technology at UCB and plans to update the many followers of his site…

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UCB Hospitality Higher Apprentice first in the country

UCB has signed up a Bromsgrove school chef to be the first Higher Level Apprentice in Hospitality Management in the country.

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Ex-student and hospitality superstar Gabrielle returns to the pass

Gabrielle Le Roux, a UCB Hospitality Business Management graduate, has returned to the University to set students’ sights on a career in food service.

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UCB students run virtual hotel to win at Institute of Hospitality event

Hospitality students from University College Birmingham beat off competition from around the world to scoop three trophies at an annual industry event.

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Management trainee course prepares hospitality stars for the future

A group of 19 aspiring young hospitality stars have taken their places on a new management trainee course in partnership with hotel management company RBH and University College Birmingham.

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Pupils put on a 'soup-er' show as part of International Chefs Day

Broccoli never tasted so good according to a group of Birmingham schoolchildren who took over one of the UCB kitchens in Summer Row to mark International Chefs Day.

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UCB rated highly for international student satisfaction

UCB has ranked highly in the latest International Student Barometer (ISB) survey.  The results reveal that in 2014/15 UCB was ranked in the top 20 universities in the world for careers and employability, earning money during studies, work experience and…

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Star student chef Luke scoops bronze at International Young Chef Olympiad

A University College Birmingham student beat off competition from dozens of top young chefs around the world to claim a bronze medal at the International Young Chef Olympiad.

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UCB team's hotel market study bags third place at new Institute of Hospitality competition

A team of hospitality students from University College Birmingham have been celebrating after seeing off rivals from around the world to scoop honours in a new industry competition.

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Graduate Leo crowned hospitality hero for supporting next generation of chefs

A University College Birmingham graduate has received a special award from the hospitality industry in recognition of his charity work and support for the next generation of young chefs.

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Ex-students inspire next generation at UCB food and hospitality conference

Former University College Birmingham students have returned to Summer Row to help inspire the next generation to follow in their footsteps in the food and hospitality industry.

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University scoops award for hospitality innovation

University College Birmingham is celebrating after being praised for innovation at the Hospital Assured Awards.

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Luxury hotel boss returns to University to offer hospitality placement opportunities

A University College Birmingham graduate who has managed some of the UK's most famous luxury hotels has returned to seek out the next generation of hospitality stars for exciting career opportunities.

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Students praised by top Birmingham chefs supporting fundraiser for young hospitality professionals

Students from UCB have been praised by top Birmingham chefs after assisting at a special fundraising lunch to support the next generation of hospitality professionals.

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Schoolchildren discover How Healthy Food Works at UCB event for International Chefs Day

A group of budding young chefs discovered the many benefits of healthy eating as part of an event at University College Birmingham to mark International Chefs Day.

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London trip opens students' eyes to world of opportunities in hospitality

From a tour of Amazon’s catering facilities to a visit to one of the world’s most iconic hotels, Hospitality Business Management students had their eyes opened to the sheer breadth of careers their degree could lead to during a “phenomenal”…

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Mondelez International and University College Birmingham join forces to create the chocolatiers of the future

Two trainee bakers are savouring the sweet taste of success as the first-ever chocolate apprentices at Mondelēz International, the home of Cadbury, in Birmingham.

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From the Waldorf to the world: How graduate Andrew travelled the globe during 50 years in hospitality

A University College Birmingham graduate has returned to Summer Row fifty years on to reveal how his studies helped set him on the way to a remarkable global hospitality career.

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Carmen flies the flag for successful females everywhere on International Women's Day

There’s few better examples of successful international women than our very own, former tourism graduate Carmen Nibigira, who was recently called on to advise the UN on East African economics.

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Book your seat to see three inspirational speakers on International Women's Day!

A psychologist who has published a poetry book about her fascinating life journey, a researcher who explores the position of black, British female graduates and a former journalist who writes inspirational stories about women – you won’t want to miss…

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Rising to the Covid challenge: Students share success stories of lockdown learning

It's been a year of unique challenges, but that hasn't stopped dedicated students at University College Birmingham forging their way towards exciting futures in the food and hospitality industry.