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.
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.
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 moreOpen Days
BCU Open Days are the perfect opportunity to discover just what we have to offer. Talk to the experts who will be teaching you, chat with current students and tour our state-of-the-art facilities. If you can't wait for one of our Open Day, experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses.
EDGBASTON AND WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB PARTNERSHIP
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.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens Partnership
We are working together with Birmingham Botanical Gardens to engage with unique plant resources for interdisciplinary research and student projects, exploring the role of plants in addressing global challenges, from health and sustainability to urban greening and innovation. Our staff and students also have free access to the gardens to support their physical and mental health through the restorative power of nature.
Corporate information
With our work guided by our 2030 strategy, discover key information about the University including our leadership, policies and legal information.