The University of Birmingham has opened applications for its 2025 Free Online Courses with Certificates, offering learners across the world the opportunity to acquire new skills at no cost.

The courses, which are delivered entirely online, are open to participants of all nationalities and academic backgrounds, with enrolment available throughout the year, according to information released by the organisers.

Birmingham University, a world top-100 institution and a leading global university, said the initiative is designed to provide learners with a taste of higher education and promote access to quality learning irrespective of location or financial capacity.

The university explained that the short courses are offered through its partnership with the FutureLearn platform and are taught by world-class academics from the University of Birmingham.

According to the details, the online courses are completely free of charge, with no registration or tuition fees required, and cover a wide range of academic disciplines.

Course details

The key features of the Birmingham University Free Online Courses 2025 include:

•Institution: University of Birmingham

•Mode of study: Online

•Course fee: Free

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities

Application deadline: Open all year (enrol anytime)


The organisers noted that enrolled participants would be notified via email once their selected courses are scheduled to begin.

Benefits

The programme offers several benefits to learners, including:

•Free access to online courses

•No registration or application fees

•Full tuition fee waiver

•Flexible online learning accessible from anywhere in the world


Available fields of study

The courses are drawn from several academic colleges and faculties of the university, including:

College of Arts and Law

•Medical and Dental Sciences

•Life and Environmental Sciences

•Engineering and Physical Sciences

•Social Sciences


Eligibility

The courses are open to:

•International students from any country

•Applicants with any academic qualification, including secondary school students, undergraduates, graduates and higher degree holders

•Individuals of any age, with no age restriction

•Applicants without specific academic background requirements


Application process

Prospective learners are required to apply online through the FutureLearn platform by selecting their preferred course. Applicants are advised to monitor their email addresses for updates and course commencement notifications.

The organisers reiterated that there is no closing date for applications, as enrolment remains open throughout the year.

The programme is part of Birmingham University’s broader effort to expand global access to education and empower learners worldwide through flexible and inclusive learning opportunities.