Welcome to University College Birmingham
The information below will help you prepare for enrolment and the start of your course.
- Step 1 - Online registration
- Step 2 - Upload your documents
- Step 3 - Enrol and collect your UCB student ID card
- Induction and course-specific information
- Pre-arrival guide and information
- Disability Support
- Team sport
- Meet other students on your course
- Preparing you for study
- Frequently asked questions
Step 1 – Complete your online registration
If you have been offered a place at University College Birmingham, you will be sent an email and text message from our Admissions team to complete your online registration. The email you receive will provide you with your own unique link to do this if needed, and the text message will contain your UCB Student ID, which you will need to register. It is very important that you complete your online registration, as this is the first part of your enrolment.
If you have studied with us before, you may already be able to log in to the UCB Portal, otherwise, you will need to set up your student account. If you forget your password, you will need to email itsu@ucb.ac.uk stating the following;
- Your full name
- Your UCB student ID number
- Your address
- Your chosen course
How to complete online registration?
The link provided will require you to put in your personal details. As the link is individual, the information has to match what has previously been provided within your application. After this, you will need to select your subject area and then continue to create a password.
Important - If you have not received your email or text message, call our Admissions team on 0121 604 1040 or complete our enquiry form here, and we will help you activate your account and complete your online registration. Please make a note of your UCB student ID and your password.
Doing this now will save you a lot of time later!
Step 2 – Upload your documents
Once you complete the online registration, you must upload your documents to the Student Dashboard. You will need to navigate to My Dashboard > Enrolment > Task > Upload ID Card Photo & Identity Documents. Make sure you upload ALL documents that are relevant to you, including:
- your chosen photo for ID (no Snapchat filters, please, let’s keep it professional!)
- your proof of ID – see below for the list of acceptable identity documents
- any residence evidence – e.g. your passport/residence documents, if relevant
- scans/clear photos of qualifications for any outstanding conditions
- any evidence of your name change, if your name is now different from the name on the documentation you provide to us, e.g. deed poll document or marriage certificate. All our systems will use the name on your official documentation.
As soon as your image has been uploaded, it will automatically be saved.
A few things to note
- Do not email us your documents during this time. If you are having trouble uploading them, don’t worry, our Admissions team will call you to help you with this process.
- The phone number we will be calling from is 0121 604 1000. Please ensure your email and phone contact details are up to date, as these are the credentials we will use to contact you.
The Enrolment team is calling applicants who have not yet uploaded their documents. We will continue to call throughout the month to ask you to upload any missing documents. Don’t worry if you miss our call. We will send you an email to say we’ve called and will call back later.
Before we can complete your enrolment, we require confirmation of the following:
- You have sufficient funding (SLC) in place to cover your course (home students)* or
- That you have paid 100% of your first-year fees (international students)
- You have completed any in-person identity ('Right to Study') checks as required
All that’s left is for you to do after this point is collect your UCB student ID card.
You will receive an invoice for your tuition fees, and it is your responsibility to ensure that these fees are paid to the University in line with the advertised instalment dates. Even if you have applied for a postgraduate loan from Student Finance, it is still your responsibility to ensure you pay your fees to the University yourself. Student Finance will not pay the University directly.
Acceptable Identity documentation – UK/EEA Nationals
- British or EU Passport
- European Identity Card
If you do not have a passport, please upload your:
- Full birth certificate
AND
- Another form of photo ID, such as a driving licence or proof of age card*
*Please note that we may require additional evidence before we can complete your enrolment.
Acceptable Identity documentation – Non-UK/EEA Nationals
- A non-UK/EEA passport
AND
- Your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
OR
- Visa document
OR
- Home Office letter confirming your residency status in the UK
If you are an asylum seeker, please upload your Application Registration Card.
If you don’t have any documentation to confirm your immigration status in the UK, University College Birmingham will ask for your permission to request this information from the Home Office.
Step 3 - Enrolment and student ID card collection
If you are struggling with any part of the enrolment and feel you need support, you can enrol in person. See the location and timing below:
Location: McIntyre House, B3 1PW
Dates: 8 September 2025 - 10 October 2025
Time: 9am - 4pm
Student ID card collection
You can collect your student ID card in McIntyre House between 8 September 2025 and 10 October 2025. If we require further information from you before that, we will attempt to contact you by phone or email to discuss. You may be asked to provide further evidence before your enrolment is considered complete.
What if I've changed my mind and don't want to enrol at University College Birmingham?
If you have changed your mind and no longer wish to enrol, you must let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. Please call 0121 604 1040.
Induction and course-specific information
Further information specific to your course, including uniform and kit requirements, can be found below.
Important dates
Enrolment: 8 September 2025 - 10 October 2025
Induction: w/c 22 September 2025*
Teaching starts: w/c 29 September 2025*
*Enrolment dates are applicable to new students; some courses may start earlier – please check your online enrolment information to check this.
Please note: You are required to attend your course induction session and other applicable activities unless you have enrolled after these have passed. Further additions and changes may be made to the timetables ahead of induction week, so please check this page again prior to w/c 22 September for any updates or amendments. Any missing course documents will be added closer to September.
Campus abbreviations: MH - McIntyre House, MS - Moss House, SR - Summer Row, CH - Camden House, JC - James Cond, TL - The Link
Induction documents will be available here at a later date.

Reading Lists
To view the recommended books and journal articles for the modules you will be studying as part of your course, search for your course or module’s name on the dedicated page linked below.
Please note that you will not have full access to eBooks and journal articles until you have a UCB username and password (after enrolment).
For more information about the library and our resources, please visit our subject guides page. To contact the library, please email library@ucb.ac.uk
Disability Support
How we can help during induction and welcome week
- You can contact us or come and see us regarding your support plans and support in class.
- Students who have sent in supporting documentation should have been contacted with transition information. If you haven’t been contacted, we will be working through your information and will be in touch. However, feel free to contact us during induction.
- Should you wish to amend a plan, please contact us at DNSupport@ucb.ac.uk
- If DSA providers are requesting a timetable from you or proof of timetable changes, you can notify us, and we can co-ordinate updates. We do not put DSA support into place, so you will need to contact DSA and external providers yourself.
- For reasonable adjustments, you will need to provide supporting documentation, so please contact the disability inbox with this evidence. For more information about what is required of you, please click here.
- We also have study skills support for students not in receipt of DSA. For more information about what is available, click here.
Check our dedicated welcome information for students with disabilities and additional needs.

Get involved - UCB Guild of Students
The Guild of Students is an independent, student-centred charity led by a team of student officers, who are elected every year by you – the students here at University College Birmingham. The Guild supports a diverse group of student leaders as well as hundreds of course representatives who volunteer to represent you and ensure your views are heard, and around 25 societies to help you find your people at University College Birmingham.
Throughout the term, the Guild Communities Team puts on a colourful calendar of events and activities, which are shared on the Guild Website and Instagram. Make sure to give the Guild a follow to be the first to know about the 2025 Freshers programme – coming soon!
Find us at WelcomeFest on 25 September 2025 in Moss House.

Team sport
University College Birmingham has several sport teams. These teams compete in the BUCS (British University & Colleges Sports) leagues against other universities. Being a member of a sports team can enhance your time at university by keeping you physically active and helping you meet new friends.
- Basketball (men’s)
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Football (men’s)
- Football (women’s)
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Jiu Jitsu (mixed)
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Netball (women’s)
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Volleyball (men’s and women’s)
- Cricket (men’s)
Each team has weekly training with a professional coach, with competitive matches held most Wednesday afternoons.
Individual Athlete Events and Sporting Excellence Scholars
BUCS hold a variety of national events for those who compete in individual sports. Please complete the Sporting Excellence Scholarship form, and we’ll be in touch.

Meet other students on your course
Starting university is an exciting time, but we understand that it can sometimes feel a little daunting. To support you, you will be invited to join our Unibuddy Community, where you can meet other students who have applied for the same course at University College Birmingham, before you start studying here.
As soon as you have been made an offer, you will be sent an invitation email to complete your registration and join the Unibuddy Community. For more information, check out our Unibuddy Community page.

Preparing you for study
Whether you are new to University College Birmingham or returning from placement, the Preparing You for Study courses will introduce you to (or refresh your memory about) the academic skills you will be expected to learn and practice as a student at the university. There is one course for undergraduates (levels 4, 5 and 6) and one for postgraduates (level 7).
The courses include videos from staff and students telling you what to expect from your time at University College Birmingham. They also include lessons about a range of academic skills, with a chance to check your understanding as you go. In addition, you'll also learn more about the support available to you during your studies, such as our Mental Health and Wellbeing, Disability and Neurodiversity Support, and Student Engagement teams. You’ll also be able to access useful information about financial support and budgeting, as well as how to keep safe while you are with us.
Each course takes about 60-90 minutes to complete, but you do not have to do it all in one sitting. You can complete a few lessons at a time and come back to the course later.
If you have your student login, you can access the Preparing You for Study Canvas course here. We're looking forward to meeting you soon!
Important information
The Kick-Start scheme
The Kick-Start scheme provides students targeted financial support to spend on educational resources and a range of products and services to complement your studies and enhance your student experience.
Find out moreFinance
Find out more information about our tuition fees, as well as student finance and scholarships and fee waivers.
Find out moreGuild of Students
Run by students, for students, the Guild is your students’ union and the home of student life at University College Birmingham.
Find out moreIT support
Find out more about our IT support services and computer facilities across the University.
Find out moreCentre for Academic Skills and English (CASE)
CASE is open to all students and is there to develop academic skills as well as improve students' coursework and examination outcomes.
Find out moreHealth and Wellbeing
We recognise that good health and wellbeing are fundamental for effective study and a positive student experience. Find out how we can support you during your studies.
Find out moreFrequently asked questions
How do I apply?
Once you have chosen your course, you can apply by following this link.
What are the term dates?
They can be found here.
I studied at UCB before, do I get a discount for studying a Masters course?
Yes, if you studied an undergraduate programme, you will be eligible for an alumni discount.
Further information about financing your studies is available here.
When can I enrol?
We will write to you with enrolment instructions over the summer. In the meantime, the information you need is available here.
The course has already started, can I still enrol?
Contact admissions to clarify the reason for your late enrolment. Admissions department will speak to the course tutor and you will be informed of the outcome.
How can I contact you?
If you haven’t received your offer letter, you’ve noticed an error on your application or have any other queries, please contact admissions on 0121 604 1040 or email admissions@ucb.ac.uk
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