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Academic eligibility
- A UK 2:2 degree or an accepted international equivalent.
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University College Birmingham
Birmingham, England, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026
The International Business Management MSc explores global strategy, business analytics and cross-cultural management.
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The International Business Management MSc explores global strategy, business analytics and cross-cultural management.
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- MSc International Business Management — September: one year full-time; February: 15 months
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Language requirements
- Standard postgraduate IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in every component, or an accepted alternative; individual courses can set higher requirements.
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Study intakes
- February 2027 and September entry are advertised.
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Application deadlines
- For overseas applicants, the February 2027 application cutoff is 18 January 2027; the standard-visa CAS deadline is 25 January.
- For September 2027, overseas applications close 30 August.
- In-UK applicants have separate later dates.
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International tuition
- This programme is listed in international postgraduate Band 1: GBP 17,500 for 2026/27, including February 2027, or GBP 18,000 for the one-year September 2027 cohort in 2027/28.
- Confirm the full charging schedule for the longer February route in the offer.
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Scholarships & funding
- International merit schemes accept February/September 2027 applications and consider academic achievement, leadership and contribution to society.
- Individual awards require their own eligibility checks and applications; Early Action fee reductions instead depend on payment deadlines.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at University College Birmingham?
Selected programme options include MSc International Business Management — September: one year full-time; February: 15 months. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for University College Birmingham?
A UK 2:2 degree or an accepted international equivalent. Standard postgraduate IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in every component, or an accepted alternative; individual courses can set higher requirements.
How much are international tuition fees at University College Birmingham?
This programme is listed in international postgraduate Band 1: GBP 17,500 for 2026/27, including February 2027, or GBP 18,000 for the one-year September 2027 cohort in 2027/28. Confirm the full charging schedule for the longer February route in the offer. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for University College Birmingham?
For overseas applicants, the February 2027 application cutoff is 18 January 2027; the standard-visa CAS deadline is 25 January. For September 2027, overseas applications close 30 August. In-UK applicants have separate later dates. February 2027 and September entry are advertised. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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