About us
With around 31,000 students from 100 countries (HESA Student Record 2021/22 © Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited) Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success.
[Music] I thought I might have potential I just needed the right place, the right people to help make it happen. I found where I belong, amazing people who believe in me, a supportive Community giving me the confidence I need, the platform I wanted. Now nothing seems out of reach. This is only the beginning. I am BCU.
The university for Birmingham
We put £270 million into the regional economy and support thousands of jobs in the area. We're investing over £400 million in our estate, including a major expansion of our city centre campus at Eastside, providing students with an enviable range of facilities.
Practical information
News and events
Take a look at events we've got coming up, and check out our latest news.
Our story
Our history
Did you know our history dates back to the 1800s? Find out more about how BCU came to be.
Learn moreOur staff community
Our amazing staff is what sets BCU apart. Get more information about our staff community.
Learn moreWidening participation
Our aim is to help remove any barriers that still surround entry to higher education.
Learn morePARTNERSHIPS
We’re deeply proud to have a longstanding partnership with Edgbaston and Warwickshire County Cricket Club. Our home city has so much to offer, and we continue to partner with organisations both locally and nationally who contribute to the economic, cultural and social growth of Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Find out moreCorporate information
With our work guided by our 2025 strategy, discover key information about the University including our leadership, policies and legal information.