Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham · UKPRN 10007832
Sponsor Licence Status
Checked against the Home Office register on 9 September 2026.
verifiedOn the sponsor registerThis institution can issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) you need for a Student visa application.
Quick Facts
- Official website
- newman.ac.uk
- Address
- Genners Lane
Birmingham
B32 3Nt - UKPRN
- 10007832 · UKRLP record
Location & Map
How Birmingham Newman University compares
With 5,500 enrolled students, Birmingham Newman University is the 130th largest of the 304 UK higher education providers in the HESA statistics we track — putting it in the top 43% by size. The student body is 64% female and 36% male.
It is one of 16 licensed student sponsors in Birmingham, a city whose 7 higher education providers enrol a combined 104,025 students. You can compare them all on the Birmingham sponsors page.
What this status means for you
Birmingham Newman University is a fully licensed Student Sponsor in good standing, so it can issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies your visa application depends on. Prepare full financial and English language evidence, and re-check this page shortly before applying: licences can be suspended or revoked, and a CAS from an institution that has lost its licence is not valid.
About Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham Newman University is a UK higher education provider based in Birmingham, with around 5,500 enrolled students according to the latest HESA data, making it a mid-sized higher education provider.
It currently holds a Home Office student sponsor licence with Student Sponsor status on the Student route, which means international students can obtain a CAS and apply for a UK Student visa to study here. Check the live status above before accepting any offer, as the register changes regularly.
Compare more options in our full sponsor list or see every licensed sponsor in Birmingham. To budget for your application, try the visa fee calculator.
Money you need to show for a course at Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham Newman University sits outside London, so the lower maintenance figure applies: £1,171 per month for up to nine months (a maximum of £10,539), plus one academic year of tuition fees. That is £13,761 − £10,539 = £3,222 less than a London course requires. See the financial requirements guide for the 28-day rule and which accounts qualify.
Those are the funds you must hold, separate from what you pay: the visa application costs £558 and the Immigration Health Surcharge £776 for each year of your course. Work out your own total with the fee calculator.
Birmingham Newman University: frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham Newman University a licensed student visa sponsor?
Yes. Birmingham Newman University appears on the Home Office register of licensed student sponsors with Student Sponsor status on the Student route, so it can issue a CAS for a UK Student visa application. We re-check the register every day; this page was last verified on 9 September 2026.
How many students study at Birmingham Newman University?
Around 5,500 students are enrolled according to the latest HESA statistics, making it the 130th largest of the 304 UK providers we track.
How much money do I need to study at Birmingham Newman University?
You must show £1,171 per month for up to nine months (maximum £10,539) plus one year of tuition fees, because Birmingham Newman University is outside London.
Where is Birmingham Newman University located?
Birmingham Newman University is based in Birmingham (B32 3NT). Its UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) is 10007832, which you can use to verify it on the UK Register of Learning Providers.
Other universities in Birmingham
Sources: Home Office register of licensed student sponsors (checked daily), UK Register of Learning Providers (address details), HESA student statistics and Wikidata (official website). Page rebuilt on 9 September 2026.