College - How to enrol

There's still time to join us in September

We still have some availability on our college courses – but hurry! Our courses fill up quickly, so be quick to avoid disappointment. Follow these steps:

Find the right course for you

If you are unsure which course is right for you, visit our course finder to find the courses that suit your interests and that will help you towards your career goals. If you're interested in our A-level provision, please note that we are oversubscribed. If you would like to join our waiting list, please call Admissions on 0121 214 2919.

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Step 1 - Express your interest

This is your chance to stay in the loop and possibly secure a spot. Don’t miss out - complete the form below to join our community and stay up to date!

Step 2 - Secure your place

You will be invited to enrolment closer to the time. Below you can find the dates and times for enrolment:

Date Time
Thursday, 21 August 10am - 7pm
Friday, 22 August 10am - 5pm
Saturday, 23 August 10am - 2pm
Sunday, 24 August closed
Monday, 25 August closed
Tuesday, 26 August 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday, 27 August 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday, 28 August 9:30am - 6pm
Friday, 29 August 9:30am - 3pm

What do I need to bring with me?

If you are aged between 16 and 18, please bring the following:
  • Evidence of all of your current qualifications, including your GCSE results papers - or those showing your predicted grades. We can complete your enrolment without this information, but we will need to see proof of your achieved grades to confirm your level of study. Please ensure that you have checked that you meet your course's entry requirements.
  • Proof of identity - Passport or Full Birth Certificate
If you are aged 19 and over, please bring the following:
  • Evidence of all of your current qualifications, including your GCSE results papers - or those showing your predicted grades. We can complete your enrolment without this information, but we will need to see proof of your achieved grades to confirm your level of study.
  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of household income, including evidence of any benefits you claim, if applicable.
  • Your chosen method for paying your tuition fees – if applicable.

If you are paying your own fees, you can either pay in full at enrolment, or payment can be made in 4 equal instalments: instalments are due by the end of October, January, March and May. 

Please check our fees and tuition page to see a full list of categories of people who are not expected to pay their tuition fees. If you do not fall into one of the listed categories, you will need to pay the tuition fees for your course. 

Access our course fees document for a full list of college tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 and over on the first day of your course and are expected to pay for your fees, you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. This is a non-means-tested loan available from the UK Government to pay the tuition fees of full level 3 qualifications (course exclusions apply**). The loan is paid directly to UCB to cover the cost of your tuition and does not have to be repaid until your income is over a certain amount (the ‘threshold’ amount). For more information on the Advanced Learner Loan, please visit www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.  

**The following courses are not eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan: 

  • CACHE Level 3 Award Health & Social Care     
If you are aged between 16 and 18, please also bring the following:
  • Proof of residency, e.g. passport, visa, residence permit (proof of residency must be valid and in date).

How do I find you?

McIntyre House

Address: 2 Holland Street, Birmingham B3 1PW

Click “View larger map” to open Google Maps and get directions.

Step 3 - Attend induction

Induction starts w/c Monday, 1 September, and further information will be given to you at enrolment. Welcome information for new students can be viewed in the section below.

Induction and course-specific information

Please complete the following documents and bring them to your subject lecturer, including any additional uniform or equipment forms that are required for your course.

Medical formParental consent form

The Financial Support team may be able to assist home students with additional costs of studying, such as equipment, childcare and travel. If you would like to check what funding you may be entitled to, and would like to apply for financial support, please use the links below.

Financial support 

For any further questions regarding financial support, please contact the Financial Support team. Email: financialsupport@ucb.ac.uk 

Please note: any missing course documents will be added at a later date.

Induction documents will be available here at a later date.

Discover more

There is so much more to life as a student at University College Birmingham than you could imagine. From our award-winning student support and our support team, who are dedicated to giving you whatever help you need to succeed in your studies, our amazing student community that welcomes and encourages one another to show up and develop into their best selves; to our world-class facilities - following a £200m investment into our campuses, equipment and resources.

There is so much to take advantage of - and we encourage you to do so!

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