Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Birmingham. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 54 | $31,500 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 40 | $37,816 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 35 | $37,856 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 34 | $37,816 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 34 | $43,876 | See → |
| Social sciences | 27 | $36,482 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 25 | $42,421 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 23 | $39,472 | See → |
| Business & management | 20 | $43,817 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 20 | $39,472 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 19 | $41,694 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 18 | $44,603 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 16 | $31,500 | See → |
| Psychology | 12 | $37,816 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 9 | $42,421 | See → |
Costs and entry
240 courses mention scholarships. 339 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Birmingham
The job market for the University of Birmingham's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Birmingham cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $37,816 a year; half of the University of Birmingham's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $33,924 and $42,421. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: economics, finance & accounting courses are typically $44,603, humanities & languages $31,500.
How is the University of Birmingham ranked?
The University of Birmingham is ranked #76 by QS (2026), #98 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #151–200 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #14 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #28 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Sports-related Subjects (#8) and Dentistry (#23).
What IELTS score does the University of Birmingham need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (267 of the 363 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Birmingham offer?
380 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (54), law, politics & governance (40) and public health & allied health (35).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Birmingham's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.