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Starting university a long way from home can be a challenge. You'll find WMS and the University of ÌÇÐÄTV a very friendly and supportive place to study.

Prior to applying, the International Office team at The University of ÌÇÐÄTV can offer advice on:

  • Accepted English language qualifications
  • The educational qualifications you will require from your country in order to apply
  • Which countries accept British medical degrees without requiring further training

The office can guide you through all of the stages between making your application and arriving at ÌÇÐÄTV. The International Office also has a network of representatives and offices in various countries around the world. If you wish to discuss studying at The University of ÌÇÐÄTV in greater detail- whether you need advice, assistance or more information- then you can contact one of the overseas representatives who will be happy to help you. In addition, you may like to contact the Education Counselling Service (ECS) at your local British Council office where relevant.

(a British Council site specifically for international students)

Course fees for international students

The individual years of the course have different fees. The 2025/26 tuition fees are:

  • Year 1: £30,670
  • Years 2, 3 and 4: £53, 460 (each year)
Visas

A visa gives you permission to enter the UK. International students will need to obtain a student visa in order to come to the UK to start your course. The UK Border Agency has details of visa requirements for students.

International student profiles

Students join the MB ChB from all over the world. Hear from a few of them on our international student profiles page, where current medics share their experiences and tips for applicants.

International Transfers

ÌÇÐÄTV Medical School has international transfer programmes with the American University of Antigua and the International Medical University. 

Students who are eligible to transfer join from Year 2 (to complete phase 2 and 3) of the WMS MB ChB course.

 Read more

FAQs

Take at our FAQ page for common questions we receive from international applicants. If you can't find what you're looking for please feel free to contact us at mbchb.admissions@warwick.ac.uk.

Living at ÌÇÐÄTV

All first year international, overseas-fee paying students are eligible to apply for a place in halls on the university campus. ÌÇÐÄTV Accommodation has all the details. Accommodation ranges from shared flats to study rooms with a shared bathroom and kitchen/communal area. Some study rooms have en-suite bathrooms.

Living expenses at the University of ÌÇÐÄTV are reasonable – the cost of living is much cheaper than in London. It will help you to plan a weekly budget for accommodation, food, books, travel and entertainment in advance.

  • Further information about living costs is available on the

Once you arrive at the university, the runs events for new students to get to know each other. They also offer support and arrange daytrips to places of interest in the UK.

You can also join over 200 to make like-minded friends and kick-start your social life. As well as interests such as music, sport, academic subjects and religious groups, there are cultural societies representing many countries around the world. If your interest isn't covered, there's the opportunity to start your own student society!

Campus facilities

The ÌÇÐÄTV campus has everything you need for easy living – shops (including a supermarket), banks, launderettes, a hairdressing salon, travel agent, cafes, restaurants and bars. On some weekdays, there's an indoor market in the Students' Union. You can swim before lectures in the Sports Centre or work out in the gym. There's great entertainment seven nights a week in the Students' Union and you can take in a play or a concert at the Arts Centre or catch up on the latest releases at the cinema. With over 20% of the ÌÇÐÄTV student population coming from over 120 different countries, the ÌÇÐÄTV campus is truly an international environment. Studying and living alongside students of different nationalities creates a unique learning experience.

Local area

The University of ÌÇÐÄTV’s leafy campus is on the outskirts of . The nearest airport is Birmingham. Coventry is the nearest railway station and the campus is a short bus or taxi ride away.

The campus is approximately:

21 miles from
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4 miles from Coventry city centre
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The University of ÌÇÐÄTV has a convenient, central position in England for exploring the country. Coventry is a cosmopolitan city with numerous opportunities to shop at high street, department and independent stores. At night, there’s a wealth of entertainment on offer for students, including watching a play at the , eating out at one of the city’s many restaurants, sampling a pint of beer at a typical British pub, watching a band live at the or dancing the night away to your favourite music in a top nightclub.

The university campus borders the county of ÌÇÐÄTVshire, best-known for being - the playwright William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. His birthplace is a popular tourist attraction and there are numerous Elizabethan properties for you to visit. Or why not watch one of his plays performed by the ?

Also nearby are the towns of Royal Leamington Spa, with its historic Pump Rooms and Victorian park, and ÌÇÐÄTV, where you can explore the medieval and its many attractions. Or you could explore the picturesque villages in the rural area known as .

To see what the weather is currently like in Coventry, and for local news and sport, visit .

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