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Birmingham City University (BCU)

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Birmingham, Midlands

Established in 1992, Birmingham City University (BCU) is a forward-thinking institution offering a wide variety of programs across arts, business, engineering, and health. Located in the heart of Birmingham, BCU has strong industry ties and a focus on employability, providing students with real-world learning opportunities through placements, internships, and collaborations. Its modern facilities and diverse student community make it a great choice for higher education.

#601 - 800
THE World Ranking
Top 300
in 1 QS Subject Ranking
25,000
international students in 100 countries

Courses

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Featured Courses


City Centre Campus, Birmingham
3 years
Sep

A-Level
BBC
Fee / year
from GBP $18,570

City Centre Campus, Birmingham
3 years
Sep

A-Level
BBC
Fee / year
from GBP $18,570

City Centre Campus, Birmingham
3 years
Sep

A-Level
BBC
Fee / year
from GBP $18,570

City Centre Campus, Birmingham
3 years
Sep

A-Level
BBC
Fee / year
from GBP $18,570

City Centre Campus, Birmingham
4 years
Sep

A-Level
EE
Fee / year
from GBP $28,460

University Minimum Requirements

for undergraduate (Guide only)

A-Level
CCC
Fee / year
from GBP $17,690

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Campuses

Birmingham City University (BCU)'s main campus is City Centre Campus and has a total of 5 campuses.

Studying in City Centre Campus(Main)

Living cost with rent
GBP $1,100 - $1,400
Rent / month
GBP £600 - £800
Millennium Point is home to a range of academic facilities related to engineering, technology, and computer science
Millennium Point is home to a range of academic facilities related to engineering, technology, and computer science
City Trading Room equipped with Bloomberg Terminals access to live market data, including stocks and currencies
City Trading Room equipped with Bloomberg Terminals access to live market data, including stocks and currencies
Mock Law Court designed to give law students a practical, hands-on learning experience, simulating real-world court
Mock Law Court designed to give law students a practical, hands-on learning experience, simulating real-world court
Engineering Labs are state-of-the-art facilities for hands-on learning in mechanics, thermodynamics, and material science
Engineering Labs are state-of-the-art facilities for hands-on learning in mechanics, thermodynamics, and material science
The Parkside Building is a state-of-the-art hub for the university's creative courses home of Institute of Creative Arts (BICA)
The Parkside Building is a state-of-the-art hub for the university's creative courses home of Institute of Creative Arts (BICA)
Printmaking Studio is space providing them with the tools and space to explore various printmaking techniques
Printmaking Studio is space providing them with the tools and space to explore various printmaking techniques
The Curzon Building £60 million state-of-the-art lecture halls, seminar rooms, and collaborative spaces for group study
The Curzon Building £60 million state-of-the-art lecture halls, seminar rooms, and collaborative spaces for group study
Fashion Studio offers modern sewing machines and large worktables for fashion production
Fashion Studio offers modern sewing machines and large worktables for fashion production
Green Screen Studio is cutting-edge equipment for post-production editing suites for filmmaking
Green Screen Studio is cutting-edge equipment for post-production editing suites for filmmaking
The Hive smart podiums for lecturers with controls for presentations, videos, and interactive content
The Hive smart podiums for lecturers with controls for presentations, videos, and interactive content
Study Area is very casual seating areas scattered throughout the building for relaxed, informal study or reading
Study Area is very casual seating areas scattered throughout the building for relaxed, informal study or reading
University Locks offers a variety of room types including en-suite rooms and studio apartments with affordable price
University Locks offers a variety of room types including en-suite rooms and studio apartments with affordable price

Scholarships

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Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

  • Be confirmed as a self-funded international fee payer
  • Successfully secure a place on a full-time undergraduate degree course in January or September 2026.
  • Enrol at BCU and begin your studies in January or September 2026.
  • The scholarship is only available to students who are joining BCU for the first time in 2026.
  • The following courses are excluded:
    • Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Acting and Music courses
    • Sub-degree courses, such as foundation year entry, foundation degrees (FdA/FdSc) and HNC/HND
    • Courses delivered by BCU partners (BA Conductive Education)
    • Fast-track/accelerated degrees
    • Part-time course
    • Professional Practice/CPD courses
    • Short courses (credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing)
    • Apprenticeships
    • Study abroad or exchange programmes
    • Pre-sessional English courses

Awards Details

Fee waiver of GBP 5,000 which will be applied as a tuition fee discount of GBP 3,000 in year one and GBP 2,000 in year 2

Upcoming Intakes

Here are the intake periods and application deadlines for Birmingham City University (BCU).

2026 JanApply by

Postgraduate4 December
2026 SepApply by

Undergraduate14 January
Undergraduate7 July
Postgraduate7 July
*Intakes may vary by courses and will be closed once the programme is full.
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