We guarantee a place in University accommodation to all international students who are new to Birmingham, as we understand the importance of securing suitable accommodation, particularly when you are getting used to an unfamiliar environment and meeting new people.

This guarantee is subject to the following conditions:

• You must have firmly accepted the offer of a course

• Your application for accommodation must be received by our Housing Services Office no later than 31 July 2009

• You must be applying for single accommodation (the University also has a limited supply of accommodation for students wishing to bring their families to Birmingham. However, this cannot be provided on a guaranteed basis; please contact l.a.bartram@bham.ac.uk for information)

• You agree to remain in your University accommodation for the full term of your contract

The accommodation available includes rooms in self-catered flats, all of which are located within easy reach of the main campus. We do our best to allocate you to your first choice of accommodation; however, some places are more popular than others, and we cannot always guarantee that you will get your first choice, but we will work with you to make sure that you get suitable accommodation.

Accommodation costs

University housing fees for postgraduate students start from £4,484 (2008/09)for self-catered accommodation (£89.68 per week 2008/09). Prices include bills such as gas, electricity and water. The contract you sign would normally be for 50 weeks.