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Open Day

Sunday 24 November
10am - 3pm

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Open Day

Sunday 24 November, 10am - 3pm

STUCK WITH YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT?

Don't know where to start with your personal statement? Download our ultimate guide with top tips and examples from real students.

Look at Me Now

We’re proud to have an inspiring alumni community making their mark across every industry. Our graduates go on to reach their career goals and achieve their potential, making a real difference to people’s lives, in their local community and beyond.

Take a virtual tour

Experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses. Take a look at our industry-standard facilities, innovative learning spaces and bustling social spots.

Future Writers

In celebration of the life and rhymes of BCU Honorary Doctorate and national treasure Benjamin Zephaniah, who was an extraordinary poet, a passionate writer and a Birmingham icon, BCU presents 'Benjamin Zephaniah Future Writers’. The competition encourages children and adults to submit poetry and short stories around this year's theme, 'People Need People'.

BCU Boost

BCU Boost is a unique financial support package designed to simplify your student life at BCU, from the moment you apply, through to graduation day. It includes travel incentives, helpful tips for managing your finances, access to professional financial support, and discounts on food and drink across our campuses.

Accommodation

We have seven halls of residence offering a range of on campus and inner city living.

Halls of Residence

Student Life

Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore.

Life in Birmingham

Scholarships

With our two scholarship schemes, you could receive extra funding and support to kick start your BCU journey.

See if you're eligible
Gold for Student Experience  - BCU has been awarded the highest possible rating of Gold for Student Experience, and Silver overall, in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Click to read more.

Gold for
Student Experience

BCU has been awarded the highest possible rating of Gold for Student Experience, and Silver overall, in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). 

Read more about TEF

University News

BCU’s new ambulance simulator is a ‘gamechanger’ for paramedic training

A purpose-built ambulance simulator will help equip paramedic students at Birmingham City University (BCU) with the skills and confidence to tackle some of the most complex incidents they cou...

Lifetime Achievement Award for BCU professor whose global work impacts thousands

From the UK to Ukraine, and from Vietnam to Zambia, Professor Joy Notter has transformed the lives of thousands of people through her many healthcare initiatives over the past 50 years.

BCU professor shares tips on how to live well with eczema

Dozens of commuters at Birmingham’s New Street Station were able to get some top advice about eczema from an expert in skin health at Birmingham City University (BCU).