Why choose us
No. 1 in the West Midlands for work experience (RateMyPlacement Awards, 2025)
Gold for student experience, overall rating silver (TEF, 2023)
£500minvested in industry-standard facilities
7th in England for social mobility (HEPI, 2025)
Find your course
Whether you want to pursue a passion, or take the next step in your career, our practice-based, innovative courses have everything you need to thrive.
Visit BCU at an Open Day
21 November
Come and visit BCU to find out what it's like for yourself. Experience our campus, speak to students who've been where you are and ask us anything.
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Applying to BCU
Scholarships
With one of our scholarship schemes, you could receive extra funding and support to kick start your BCU journey.
See if you're eligible
Take a virtual tour
Experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of the industry-standard facilities across our campuses.
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University is a big step, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Discover tailored advice on picking a university, choosing your subject and comparing accommodation options.
What to look for
Postgraduate study
Whether you want to pursue a passion, take the next step in your career or even change direction completely, our practice-based, innovative postgraduate courses have everything you need to thrive.
Powering Birmingham
New research from Jisc has shown the incredible impact that BCU graduates have on Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Beyonders
Birmingham, A city forged by industry. Restless. Revolutionary. We create knowledge for good, turn potential into progress, powering prosperity, in this city and far beyond.
Reaching beyond
We're first-class for sustainability
We've been ranked in the top 10% of UK universities and number one in Birmingham for sustainability in the People & Planet University League 25/26. We are actively encouraging and integrating sustainable practices into the daily lives of our students and staff. Discover our ambitious targets and what we're doing to lower our carbon footprint at BCU.
Sustainability at BCULife at BCU
Money and finance
Working out how to pay for university can be confusing. We've broken it down to make it easier to understand.
Funding help
Become more employable
Learning that's about more than exams or essays. We're supporting you to make the most of every opportunity university can offer.
Employability support
Student support
From disability and mental health support to CV advice, BCU ensures you have all you need during your time here.
Support we offerBCU 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.
University News
BCU and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at the heart of new National Centre for Arts Education
A new national centre tasked with revitalising arts and music education in England will draw on Birmingham’s world-leading creative and educational expertise, with Birmingham City University (BCU) and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) playing a role in its delivery.
BCU’s partnership with Botanical Gardens blooms with new Physic Garden
A brand-new 21st-century Physic Garden is taking root at Birmingham Botanical Gardens as part of an ongoing collaboration with Birmingham City University (BCU).
BCU achieves EmilyTest Gender-Based Violence Charter
Birmingham City University (BCU) has become one of only three universities in England to be awarded the EmilyTest Gender-Based Violence Charter in recognition of its approach to preventing and responding to gender-based violence.