How to apply
Undergraduate application process
Applying for 2026 or 2027 entry?
If you are looking to start an undergraduate course at University College Birmingham, the application route you use will depend on when you would like to begin your studies.
If you are considering joining us in September 2026, applications are still open through Clearing. If you are looking to start in February 2027, selected undergraduate courses are available for this intake. If you are planning to start in September 2027, applications are now open for the new application cycle.
If you are a UK/home student applying for September 2026, please apply through Clearing, whether you have already applied through UCAS this cycle or are applying now. If you are an international student, you can still apply through our usual routes, either by applying directly to us or through UCAS.
We also believe nothing should stand in the way of you reaching your potential. If you have experienced difficult life circumstances, we offer different entry criteria through our Contextual Offer Scheme.
If you are currently studying one of our Level 3 college courses and wish to progress to one of our university courses, please visit our Move Up To Uni page to apply.
Please select the option below that applies to you, including your intended year of study, to be directed to the correct application route.
Step 1: Which year are you applying for?
Step 2: Are you a UK based or international student?
Step 3: Applying for a course at:
Please complete the following form:
Applying through UCAS
If you already have a live UCAS application for this cycle, you should check which courses are available through Clearing and contact our Clearing team before adding a choice in UCAS.
Our Admissions team can advise you on course availability, entry requirements and whether we may be able to offer you a place. If we make you an offer and you decide to accept it, you will be advised on how to add your chosen course to your UCAS application.
Institution name is BUCB.
Institution code is B35.
Each course code can be found within each individual course page on this website.
If you have any questions regarding your UCAS application or Clearing options, please contact the Admissions team:
- 0121 604 1040
- admissions@ucb.ac.uk
The University is committed to ensuring its admissions process is fair and transparent. Please view our admissions policy below.
Contextual offers
Through our Contextual Offer scheme, our inclusive admissions initiative to break down barriers to higher education, we could offer you a place even if you have lower grades than our usual entry requirements.
Have a question?
If you have any questions about the university application process, and how to apply, please use our live chat feature to speak to one of our admissions officers (available Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm).
Alternatively, send us a WhatsApp message.
After you have applied
When we receive your application we will notify you through email and our team of Admissions experts will give careful consideration to all the information you have provided.
Taking a gap year
University College Birmingham welcomes applications from people who are planning to take a gap year before starting their course. We are pleased to consider applications during the admissions cycle for deferred entry. If you are accepted, the conditions of your offer must be satisfied by the 31st August in your application year.
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