Arriving in the UK
We arrange a free Meet and Greet service from Birmingham Airport for new students. Find out how to arrange your travel to the UK, arrive safely and organise to meet us.
How to get to Birmingham
Birmingham is well connected to the UK and the rest of the world by air, rail and road. See your travel options and start planning.
Meet and Greet Service
We operate a free ‘Meet and Greet’ service at Birmingham International Airport for new international students.
Our team will be available to welcome you, answer any questions that you may have and help with your transfer by taxi to your accommodation.
This free service is only available on specific dates. There are currently no dates available for the Meet and Greet service. Please check back closer to your date of arrival.
If you arrive outside of the Meet and Greet weekend dates and times
There is an Airport Taxi Rank located directly outside the airport building. All of the taxis are Black Cabs licensed by Birmingham City Council and operate a 24-hour, 365 day service.
Birmingham Airport is approximately 15 miles from Birmingham City Centre and this journey will take around 30 minutes. The taxi from Birmingham Airport to your accommodation will cost approximately £30 - £35. All taxis from the Airport Taxi Rank accept major debit and credit cards, or you can pay with UK Pounds Sterling.
If you are not arriving at Birmingham Airport, see our Arriving in the UK page.
Guide to immigration, customs and what to bring with you
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If you have any questions about applying for a programme, to getting advice about living in Birmingham, drop us an email and our friendly team will follow up with you.
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If you’re in Birmingham, pop in and ask to speak to the International Office.
- Birmingham City University
- Curzon Building
- 4 Cardigan Street
- Birmingham B4 7BD
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