About the Program
Study in the second largest city of England, Birmingham. As the first civic university, Birmingham was a place where all students were accepted on an equal basis no matter their religion or background. As a student of the university, you’ll have the opportunity to study alongside international students from all over the world.
The university boasts a large array of areas of studies for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Deadline to Apply for Spring 2026
October 15, 2025
Deadline to Apply for Fall or Academic Year 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Academics
Students coming to the University of Birmingham now have access to one of the widest ranges of academic departments available at any UK institution. Providing you meet the prerequisite requirements, you will be able to select courses across disciplines to develop an academic program that is suitable for your level, interests and subject requirements. At the University of Birmingham a degree is called a “course” and a course is called a “module”. You will take 120 credits per year or 60 credits per semester.
Course Levels:
| Birmingham Year | Birmingham Course Level | UMaine Course Level |
| Foundation Level | 100 | |
| Year 1 | Certificate Level | 200 |
| Year 2 | Intermediate Level | 300 |
| Year 3 | Honours Level | 400 |
| Masters Level | graduate level courses |
Course Duration:
| Birmingham Course Duration | UMaine Course Duration |
| Semester 1 | Fall semester |
| Semester 2 | Spring semester |
| Full Year | Fall+Spring semester (cannot be taken for only one semester) |
Transfer credits:
20 credit modules = 5 UMaine credits
10 credit modules = 2.5 UMaine credits.
Best Suited Majors
Other Majors
Campus
Birmingham’s city center is dedicated to different areas such as the arts, entertainment, sports, and commerce. Spend the day or weekend visiting locations such as London, Shakespeare’s birthplace, or explore your host city!
Cultural Activities
The University of Birmingham Guild of Students organizes events and excursions throughout the academic year, and is home to almost 200 student groups, including societies (focused on like-minded people having fun doing activities together), volunteering projects, support groups, and residents’ associations.
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Learn More About an Education Abroad at Birmingham University
Erika Clement
Assistant Director of Education Abroad
5713 Chadbourne Hall RM 122
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
207. 581.3437 | studyabroad@maine.edu
Yijie Ren
Education Abroad Advisor
5713 Chadbourne Hall RM 122
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
207. 581.3437 | studyabroad@maine.edu