Where to study University of Birmingham foundation pathways Application

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Application details
Step 2
Education history and English level
Step 3
Visa and admissions information
Step 4
Additional Information and declaration

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Page

University

Campus

Who are you?

I am making this application as:*

a student on my own a student with the help of an agent an agent on behalf of the student

After entering your contact details below, the rest of the application form is related to the applicant. You must answer on the applicant’s behalf. However, only the applicant can sign the declaration in Step 4.

Agent’s contact details

Agency organisation name*

Agent branch

Country or region*

Counselor/Agent name*

First Name*

Last Name*

Agent’s email*

Personal information

Given name(s)*

Surname/family name(s)*

Nationality*

Do you currently hold EU Settled Status or EU Pre-Settled Status?*

Yes No, but have applied for it No, not eligible

If you are unsure, please see more information here: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families

You can upload proof of this in the Upload Documents section at the end of the form.

Are you a US national or a Green cardholder?*

Yes No

Country or region of birth*

Which country or region are you in right now?*

Email*

Student’s personal information

Given name(s)*

Surname/family name(s)*

Nationality*

Are you a US national or a Green cardholder?*

Yes No

Country or region of birth*

Do you hold any other nationalities?

Yes No

Second Nationality

Do you currently hold EU Settled Status or EU Pre-Settled Status?*

Yes No, but have applied for it No, not eligible

If you are unsure, please see more information here: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families

You can upload proof of this in the Upload Documents section at the end of the form.

Email*

Course and degree

Foundation pathway course at University of Birmingham*

Pathway course start date will be*

Pathway course start date*

Tell us the degree subject(s) you are considering after your pathway programme in the Comments field on Step 4. Your education advisor will help you decide.

University degree

Which degree would you like to study at university after your pathway course?

University preparation course and degree choice

The Admissions team will assess your application for the most suitable option based on your circumstances, English proficiency and academic background, but we will try to accommodate your requests for course start dates, duration and other options where possible.

You can refer to our degree finder to see available study options.

Preparation course at Bournemouth University International College*

Preparation course at University of Essex International College*

Preparation course at Nottingham Trent International College*

Preparation course at University of Brighton International College*

Preparation course at Glasgow International College*

Preparation course at University of Liverpool International College*

Preparation course at UWE Bristol International College*

Preparation course at York International Pathway College*

Preparation course at University of Nottingham International College*

Foundation pathway course at University of Birmingham*

Preferred start date*

Pathway course start date will be*

Please indicate your interest in additional course options

Preparatory English/Extended English and Skills Enhancement

With Enhancement, you can study extra modules to enhance your academic skills.

Next, specify the degree you want to study at University after your preparation course. Please give the exact name, as listed in our course finder.

University degree*

Have you applied directly to this university before?*

Yes No

Step 1
Application details
Step 2
Education history and English level
Step 3
Visa and admissions information
Step 4
Additional Information and declaration

University

Do you have a university level qualification?*

Yes No

Last qualification awarded*

Graduation year*

Institution name*

Country or region*

Secondary school

Last qualification awarded*

Graduation year*

School or institution name*

Country or region*

Academic transcripts

We will ask for you to upload copies of your academic transcripts at the end of this form. You can submit your application without them, but we will need them in order to make an offer.

Education History

What is the highest academic qualification you’ve received or are currently studying for?*

Dates attended (from–to)*

Institution name*

Country or region*

Do you have any other academic qualifications?*

Yes No

Name of qualification awarded*

Dates attended (from–to)*

Institution name*

Country or region*

Do you have any other academic qualification?*

Yes No

Name of qualification awarded*

Dates attended (from–to)*

Institution name*

Country or region*

You can upload copies of your academic certificates and transcripts in the Upload Documents section at the end of the form.

English language

Have you taken an English language (UKVI Academic) test?*

Yes No

Please specify which test you have taken*

IELTS for UKVI Pearson PTE Academic UKVI LanguageCert International ESOL SELT Other

Please specify the test you have taken*

Please select*

I’ve booked a test but have not yet taken it I haven’t booked a test

Date test taken*

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Month

Year

Please tell us your test date

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Month

Year

You can upload copies of your English test result certificate in the Upload Documents section at the end of the form.

Proof of English language proficiency

Have you taken an English language (UKVI Academic) test?*

Yes No

Please specify which test you have taken*

IELTS for UKVI Pearson PTE Academic UKVI LanguageCert International ESOL SELT Other

Please specify*

Date test taken*

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Month

Day

Year

Please select*

I’ve booked a test but have not yet taken it I haven’t booked a test

All applicants will need to take a secure English language test. Book your test to avoid any delays.

You can upload copies of your English test result certificate in the Upload Documents section at the end of the form.

Study gaps and employment history

Please detail what you have been doing between your latest completed qualification and now (if this period is longer than 6 months). Characters remaining:

500/500

You can upload copies of your CV, employer references, or any other study gap documents in the Upload Documents section at the end of the form.

Step 1
Application details
Step 2
Education history and English level
Step 3
Visa and admissions information
Step 4
Additional Information and declaration

Emergency contact information

Provide contact details of a close family member, relative, or guardian who should be contacted in case of emergencies. Do not use your agent’s contact information.

Emergency contact name

First Name

Last Name

Emergency contact phone

Include the country and area code.

Emergency contact email

Relationship to student

Emergency contact information

Provide contact details of a close family member, relative, or guardian who should be contacted in case of emergencies.

Emergency contact name*

First Name*

Last Name*

Emergency contact phone*

Include the country and area code.

Emergency contact email*

Relationship to student*

Home address

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State / Province / Region

Postal / Zip code

Country or region*

Do you currently live at this address?*

Yes No

Correspondence address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP / Postal

Country

Previous visa

The following item relates to your sensitive personal information which is necessary for your application, please tick the box below to give your explicit consent.

By checking this box, I hereby confirm that I am over 16 years old, and explicitly agree you to collect, store, use, share, transfer, disclose or process the following sensitive personal information.

Have you previously been granted a Student/Tier 4 visa to the UK?*

Yes No

You can upload previous visas, and any residence permits, CAS, attendance records and certificates in the Upload Documents section at the end of the form.

Have you been refused a visa to study in any country?*

Yes No

Please provide details*

Admission questions

There are details we need to know to be able to process your application. These details are always required by the UKVI and often by the university too.

Your date of birth*

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Day

Month

Year

Gender*

Male Female

Main phone number*

Include the country and area code. The quickest way for us to help you is to speak with you in person – please share a number where we can reach you.

Alternative phone number

Include the country and area code.

Your main source of funding*

I am self-funding or family-funded I have sponsorship from a government, organisation or individual I expect to get a scholarship from elsewhere I have no funding and am seeking a full scholarship

To apply for a student visa, you will be required to show proof of funds to cover tuition, university fees, housing and meal costs for a full year of study.

How do you plan to fund your studies?*

I am self-funding or family-funded I have sponsorship from a government, organisation or individual I will be sponsored by a government, organisation or individual but have not yet received my sponsorship letter I expect to get a scholarship from elsewhere

You can upload your sponsorship letter or financial guarantee in the Upload Documents section at the end of the form.

We do not offer full scholarships, and cannot fully process your application without proof of funding. This proof can be provided with this application form or later in the process.

Name of fee payer:*

Bank name of fee payer:*

Insurance

Do you have comprehensive travel and health insurance for study in the UK?*

Yes No

You can upload a copy of your insurance policy in the Upload Documents section at the end of the form.

For students taking a pathway course delivered directly by the University of Birmingham, insurance is not compulsory, but we recommend that you take out EduTravel Insurance (PDF) so you’re covered during your studies. If you request this, we will gladly add the EduTravel policy to your study package.

Step 1
Application details
Step 2
Education history and English level
Step 3
Visa and admissions information
Step 4
Additional Information and declaration

Medical conditions

Kaplan International Colleges is committed to equality of opportunity and aims to provide an inclusive learning environment for students with medical conditions or additional requirements.

The following item relates to your sensitive personal information which is necessary for your application, please tick the box below to give your explicit consent.

By checking this box, I hereby confirm that I am over 16 years old, and explicitly agree you to collect, store, use, share, transfer, disclose or process the following sensitive personal information.

Do you have any medical conditions or additional requirements?*

Yes No

If you have confirmed any medical conditions or additional requirements, we encourage you to complete our Medical Conditions and Disability Disclosure Form which can be found on your offer letter. To help us best support you, please provide as much information as you can on your particular needs.

Declaration of criminal record

The following item relates to your sensitive personal information which is necessary for your application, please tick the box below to give your explicit consent.

By checking this box, I hereby confirm that I am over 16 years old, and explicitly agree you to collect, store, use, share, transfer, disclose or process the following sensitive personal information.

Do you have any criminal convictions in any country, excluding spent convictions and minor motoring offences?*

Yes No

You might be required to provide details at a later stage

Accommodation

Kaplan-arranged accommodation is not available for students studying foundation pathways at the University of Birmingham; students will arrange their accommodation directly with the University instead.

Accommodation

Are you interested in Kaplan-arranged accommodation?*

Yes No Not sure

You will be provided with more accommodation details before booking

Which statement best describes your plans?

I’ll be living with friends or family I prefer to research my own accommodation I’ll be living in a different student residence

Other: Other Value

Please refer to our accommodation guide to find more information and complete our booking form.

Upload documents

Ensure the combined file size is no more than 10MB so that we can receive your documents. We recommend combining multiple types of document into one PDF file, rather than uploading files individually. If you have other documents to send later, you will be given an opportunity to email documents to the Admissions Team.

You can now upload documents to support your application. These may include:

Academic certificates and/or transcripts
Proof of English level: IELTS UKVI results or equivalent
Previous visas, residence permits, or CAS
Previous UK study attendance records and certificates
Passport(s) photo page – including passports or ID for multiple/secondary nationalities, if applicable
Sponsorship letter or financial guarantee
CV/Personal statement
Employment or study gap evidence
Other relevant documents

Do you have documents to upload now?*

Yes No

Please note, the limit is 9 documents. If you need to send more, you can email them to an advisor after we’ve contacted you.

How many documents would you like to upload?*

Upload first file*

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