π« University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham (UoB), nicknamed "Birmie", is a research-intensive public university located in Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city. ππ It ranks 80th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and 89th in the 2023 U.S. News Global Rankings. π° Founded in 1900 with a Royal Charter from Queen Victoria, UoB is a member of the prestigious Redbrick Universities, Russell Group, Midlands Innovation Alliance, Universitas 21, and the Global University Research Consortium. π Nobel Legacy: By 2023, 11 alumni and faculty members had won Nobel Prizes! π Study Programs & Entry Requirements β Programs: MSc Economics | MSc Financial Economics | MSc Quantitative Finance | MSc Money, Banking & Finance | MSc Financial Engineering | MSc Operational Research & Statistics β Mode: 1+1 Partnership β Language: IELTS 6.5 (no band <6) π£οΈ or TOEFL 88 (R/Wβ₯21, Lβ₯20, Sβ₯22) β GPA: Priority for GPA >3.0 / Domestic avg. 80-85% β³ Pre-sessional English courses available if requirements aren't met (subject to annual updates). β¨ Key Highlights π Global Top 100: Ranked 15th in the UK and 84th worldwide in QS 2024. π Triple-Accredited Business School: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA certifications. π Diverse Community: Over 150+ nationalities β one of the UK's largest international student hubs! πΌ Career Support: Dedicated postgraduate services including mentorship, employer networking, and leadership training. π Scholarships: 20% tuition fee waiver for WISE students! #UniversityofBirmingham #UKStudentLife #StudyInUK #WISEscholarships