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3.99 / 5 based on 230 reviews
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gsampo
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There are differences between American English and "the Queen's English". It was interesting, amusing, and fun.
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Nuria G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because the level of life in Birmingham is higher than in Spain and because in Spain I was living with my parents so I didn't have to pay for accommodation
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Overall, Food, Nightlife, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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“One of the best engineering schools in the Uk”
Zain M
United Kingdom, Undergraduate
Engineering, Mechanical, 2025
OverallExcellent teaching, great campus
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Careers
Pros
excellent engineering facilities
Cons
have more question based interactive lectures
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Sylvie M
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The best cafes are at the canals (Brindley's place) in the city center. The best cinemas to me are MAC and Electric cinema, if you like independent movies.
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frauhudel
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because the price level is higher
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Overall, Travel, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Nuria G
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Clubs: Risa on Monday, The Works and Bobby Browns on Wednesday. The Bullring is great to go shopping!
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