Overview
Birmingham City University (abbrev. BCU) is a modern university in the city of Birmingham, England. Initially established as the Birmingham College of Art with roots dating back to 1843, it was designated as a polytechnic in 1971 and gained university status in 1992.
The university has three main campuses serving four faculties, and offers courses in art and design, business, the built environment, computing, education, engineering, English, healthcare, law, the performing arts, social sciences, and technology. A £125 million extension to its campus in the city centre of Birmingham, part of the Eastside development of a new technology and learning quarter, is opening in two stages, with the first phase having opened in 2013.
It is the second largest of five universities in the city, the other four being Aston University, University of Birmingham, University College Birmingham, and Newman University. It is ranked 90th out of the 130 according to the Complete University Guide. Roughly half of the university’s full-time students are from the West Midlands, and a large percentage of these are from ethnic minorities. The university runs access and foundation programmes through an international network of associated universities and further education colleges, and has the highest intake of foreign students in the Birmingham area.
25,000 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering
- Health Professions
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
- Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
HIGH ACHIEVERS' SCHOLARSHIP
| Total Worth | £1,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Are confirmed as a home fee payer. Meet any course-specific entry requirements, e.g., passing an interview, submitting a portfolio, or achieving qualifications in a specific subject, and achieve 144 or more points from your qualifications. |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | January |
| Other Details | Apply for an eligible programme via UCAS by 31 January 2024. |
Undergraduate Scholarships
| Total Worth | up to £2,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | All international students enrolling on an undergraduate course in September 2024 will be eligible for a scholarship of up to £2,000, discounted from your first year's tuition fees. This scholarship is awarded based on your academic background. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | September 2024 |
| Other Details | *The following courses are exempt from a scholarship: ACCA Nursing and Midwifery courses Conservatoire and BSA courses (Music and Theatre) Short courses that are less than one academic year Part-time or distance learning Study Abroad programmes Exchange programmes Pre-sessional English |
GREAT Scholarships - India
| Total Worth | up to maximum of £12,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Undergraduate students from India from any of the following faculties; Business, Law & Social Sciences (BLSS), Art, Design & Media (ADM), Computing, Engineering & Built Environment (CEBE), or Health, Education and Life Sciences (HELS). To qualify for this award you should have achieved a minimum of the following overall % in your 12th standard: BLSS, ADM, HELS: 75% CEBE: 80% |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |