International Students’ Association (ISA): Where the world becomes your family!
ISA is about fun, unforgettable memories filled with times and people who feel like home! Whether you’re here for a full degree, Erasmus, exchange, or just a semester, ISA is where you find your people, your plans, and your best memories at the University Of Birmingham.
We’re a FREE-to-join society for international students who don’t want to do uni alone. Our events promise fun socials, city trips and weekend-away excursions, late night events, and friendships that actually last.
Why ISA is the place everyone talks about?
We don't do awkward meet-ups, only fun events with lasting friendships and lifelong memories.
Expect:
- Speed-friending and unique socials
- Late-night socials, karaoke, and games nights
- Language exchange & culture swaps
- UK city trips and weekend-away adventures
(and much, much more)
One week you’re dancing. Next week you’re laughing till 2am! The next you’re on a train to a new city with people who started as strangers and now feel like friends.
Being international can feel exciting, and overwhelming; but you’re never on your own here.
ISA is here for you :)
We:
- Help you settle into life in university
- Make sure you make frfiends and always have people to turn to
- Create a space where everyone belongs
If you’re homesick, want to make friends, or just feel lost in general, we’re right here!
Who can join?
ISA is welcome to ALL!
- International students and home students!
- Erasmus. Exchange. Undergrad. Postgrad. PhD.
- First week or final year
you’re ALL welcome!
Follow us on Instagram and join the WhatsApp group for all the latest updates. Come to a social. Walk in alone, leave with friends!
Life is a journey, and we would love to have you on the ride with us :)
Meet the Committee for 2025/26!
Add us on Instagram for any questions about the University, our homes or our degrees!
President: Daanish
Vice-President: Umar
Secretary: Janet
Publicity Officer: Lee
Events Officer: James
Treasurer: Kate
Contact us:
Instagram @isa_uob: https://www.instagram.com/isa_uob/
WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BT2DgpMtZXzJ7jmQd6xiB1
Email: isa@guild.bham.ac.uk
For university related queries, contact the International Student Team (IST): https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/international/index.aspx
See you soon!