Postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham - funding options available

Now is the time. Refocus your future and experience Birmingham’s thriving postgraduate community for yourself at our Postgraduate Open Day on Saturday 27 June.

Make Birmingham yours

We offer an array of events on the day, so you can receive all the answers you need about postgraduate study:

• Meet our friendly staff and attend our funding, support and accommodation talks.
• Chat with academics from your department to find out more about your course.
• Take a tour of our beautiful campus, led by current students, and see postgraduate life at Birmingham with your own eyes.

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We’re a top university for employers

We are consistently one of the top UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers (High Fliers report, The Graduate Market 2026). This is a testament to the breadth and quality of the education we provide. Our high-quality teaching will help you take your skills and career to the next level.

Hear from our graduates

Looking for funding?

Founded as the UK's first civic university, we are proud to enable students from all backgrounds to pursue postgraduate study. That's why we've put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships to help you afford your studies.

Discover our scholarships

Boost your skills with short courses

Our short courses meet the needs of modern learners, empowering you to develop your skills to get you to where you want to be, faster. Make your studies suit you with flexible, functional, modular learning and enhance your education, without stepping away from your responsibilities.

Explore our short courses