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• Location: Birmingham, England,
• Year of foundation: 2017,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: mixed.

BIMM Music Institute Birmingham is a music institute at BIMM University, located in Birmingham and offering higher education programs in the creative industry. The Birmingham BIMM is part of a large network of music institutes with seven campuses in the UK, Ireland, and Germany. The main campus opened in London in 1983, marking the beginning of the BIMM Music Institute's educational activities. Today, the UK university is one of the leading institutions of higher education in this field, annually gaining the trust of not only local but also foreign aspiring musicians.

In the process of teaching students, the undeniable musical heritage of Birmingham is used, which is combined with the best modern technologies and campus equipment. The highly qualified teaching staff, consisting of experienced and recognized specialists, helps students at every step of the educational path: from admission to employment.

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Students of higher education programs gain not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical experience: during the course, they participate in projects of existing creative organizations, organize events, direct sound recordings or help in the creation of TV shows.

The institute has several academic departments focused on providing different levels of education: certificates, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees. All programs are included in thematic streams:

• Keyboards
• Promotion of events,
• Media, Communications,
• Electronic music production,
• Music Business,
• Musical performance,
• Live sound,
• Music Production,
• Songwriting,
• Bass
• Guitar
• Music
• Drums
• Vocal
• Event management and others.

Such outstanding musical groups as The Mighty Young, Cut Glass Kings, Black Sabbath, The Streets and others were created, trained and progressed in Birmingham.

BIMM does not have its own residential premises, but provides housing selection services near the studying area. Through partnership agreements with local residential organizations, students can choose the most suitable option for them during studies in the UK: apartments, apartments, rooms, private houses.

Students have rich and varied leisure and entertainment options. Birmingham is a large city with developed sectors of the food, metallurgical and engineering industries; one of the main centers of science and education. Students can attend various concerts, events, celebrations and festivals. Thanks to the current system of developing professional and career skills, they visit offices and companies of music and recording studios, make interesting acquaintances, have a chance to show themselves. The city has a large number of restaurants, cafes and entertainment venues, everyone will find something to do to their liking. An active out-of-class life contributes to a better rest - students acquire friends and like-minded people from all over the world.

• BIMM has seven campuses in the UK, Germany, and Ireland — there is an opportunity to "transfer" the program to another campus of the institute.,
• Accreditation by authorities and relevant organizations,
• A unique system of practical studying: all programs are designed to meet the requirements of the modern music industry, which ensures the relevance of graduates' knowledge and skills.,
• Additional professional skills practice courses available for free,
• Exclusively highly qualified teachers and specialists, creative working professionals,
• Special support programs for international students, individual tutors,
• Career support after graduation, an active networking program: master classes, events and lectures with the best representatives of the modern music industry who can become future employers.

The campus was built recently and opened its doors to students in 2017. Any educational institution in the world can envy the equipment and equipment of the campus - there is everything you need for music, creativity, recreation and entertainment.

1) Premises:

• Audience for live performances and concerts
• Teacher's rooms
• Computer and sound lab with the best technology from Apple
• Drum Studio
• Free student room
• Audience for songwriting and creativity.

2) Tools:

• Guitars and Bass: Gibson, Fender, Music Man
• Korg Keyboard Tools
• LP Percussion
• Zildjian Plates
• Percussion Mapex
• Amplifiers and sound: Marshall, Hartke, Peavey
• Shure Microphones
• Software: Logic, ProTools.

The academic year consists of three trimesters:

• Autumn: September-January,
• Spring: January-May,
• Additional trimester for Masters: May-September.

Vacation dates for all students are:

• Winter: December 13-January 7,
• Spring: April 11-May 2.

Additional fees include:

• A deposit confirming a place on the course,
• Examination fees,
• Studio rentals,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Use of the campus infrastructure,
• Accommodation, meals,
• Personal pocket expenses.

Prospective students need to go through several stages of enrollment – most are available online:

• Choosing a course and specifying the conditions for admission,
• Filling out the registration form, providing documents,
• Receiving a positive response from employees, with the help of which you can apply for a visa,
• Passing possible entrance exams and interviews,
• Receiving an official invitation,
• Making a deposit to book a place on the program,
• Arrival at the campus, start of classes.

Applicants are considered in an individual format, are included in the competition list and are accepted in the order of decreasing vacant places on the program.

Graduates of BIMM Music Institute Birmingham programs have competitive knowledge and skills, applied experience that they gain in practice during their studies: all this helps them to find a job almost immediately after completing the program, start their own business or continue their academic path.

Requirements for foreign candidates entering higher education programs:

• Package of personal documents: passport, medical insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Certificate of completion of secondary education with exam results / Bachelor's degree in a related specialty,
• Language test results: IELTS (from 6.0-6.5), TOEFL iBT (from 72-83), PTE Academic (from 59-62) or equivalent. The requirements for English language proficiency are higher in Master's degree programs,
• Specialized skills in the field of musical activity that the applicant is applying for.

Each year, BIMM Music Institute Birmingham provides students with a limited number of scholarships, which are awarded to talented students with financial difficulties.:

• Scholarship for Future Talents,
• Fatboy Slim Martlets Scholarship,
• The Fair Access Foundation provides an award to those who would not be able to pay for their studies on their own.

International students can apply for a discount covering part of the tuition fee.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision