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Application Progress And Making Changes

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  • How do I access my application and check its status?

    You can access and check the status of your application by visiting your applicant portal. Your username is your Applicant ID number or the email addr...

  • When will I receive a decision on my application?

    Applications for postgraduate study are processed through our Admissions Office and sent to the relevant academic departments for consideration. Unles...

  • How can I add or change some details/documents on my application?

    You will be able to update some of your details, and upload supporting documentation, using your applicant portal....

  • Can I defer or amend the start date?

    If you have submitted an application to, or even received an offer from, the University of Birmingham and you wish to request that your application or...

  • How can I change my referees' details?

    Please contact our systems team via pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk to update the details of one or more of your referees. You must inform us of thei...

  • I uploaded my documents, why they are showing as outstanding?

    This is likely because they have not yet been reviewed by the Admissions Team; therefore, please do not worry as it can take around 15 to 20 working d...

  • Can I withdraw my application or change my course choice?

    We will only process applications which have been submitted to us. You do not need to worry about an incomplete application if you wish to cancel your...

  • Why was my application unsuccessful?

    Some courses are very competitive and only the very best of applicants receive an offer of a place. This does not mean that we do not value your appli...

  • How can I check whether my references have been received?

    Your referees will have received a reference request email from us as soon as you submitted the application (unless you uploaded the references yourse...

  • Can I request a refund of my deposit?

    To request a deposit refund successfully, your reason must align with the following conditions. If you would like to request a refund, please complete...

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