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International Students

You’ll find a diverse and welcoming environment at Birmingham City University. We’re a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from more than 100 countries. With 24,500 students in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham City University is 7th in the UK for employability.

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Start your studies in January

If you'd like to get the new year off to a great start, we have a range of courses starting in January.

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Applying for BCU

How to apply

Once you’ve found the course you’d like to apply for, it’s important to check that you have, or are aiming for, the right entry requirements.

Application Help

Getting your VISA

In order to remain in the UK for the duration of your course at BCU, you need make sure you abide by the terms of your visa.

Visa Information

Ask our students

If you want to understand what it’s like to study in the UK at BCU, talk to someone from another country who is already studying with us.

Talk to students

Virtual Open Day

Catch up with the action with our on-demand undergraduate and postgraduate Virtual Open Days, it's a great way to find out more about the courses we offer, tour our facilities and watch Q&A sessions we hosted at our last Virtual Open Day.

Explore BCU virtually

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Fees and Finance

International Fees

Your tuition fees (per year) cover normal tuition, examination costs and membership of the Students’ Union.

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Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarship opportunities for international undergraduates.

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Job opportunities

There are a number of ways you can earn extra money whilst completing your studies.

Study and work

International Guide 2021/22

Everything you need to know about the University and applying to study with us in one handy guide.

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Programmes

Bachelors, Masters and PhD

We offer over 400 programmes covering a huge range of subject areas, from art to business and engineering to fashion.

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Foundation Programmes

A foundation programme or pre-Master’s programme may offer an alternative route to achieve your goals.

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Course entry requirements

The type and level of qualifications you need will vary depending on the course you are applying for.

Entry Requirements

Useful information

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Email us

If you have any questions about applying for a programme, to getting advice about living in Birmingham, drop us an email and our friendly team will follow up with you.

Email us

Request a call

If you need to speak to one of our admissions team or a course leader about their programme, simply complete our form and we'll give you a call at a convenient time for you. If you can't wait, you can call us on the telephone number below, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm GMT:

+44 (0)121 331 5389

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Social media

Our international social media accounts are a great way to find out more about the University, ask questions and make new friends and contacts. We're active on most social media channels so you've always got a friendly person to speak to.

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Visit us

If you’re in Birmingham, we’d love to meet you, answer any questions you have and show you our facilities. Simply pop in and ask to speak to the International Office.

Birmingham City University
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
Birmingham
B5 5JU

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Country contacts

We have representatives across the world, simply find your country and click on the 'agent' tab to find out who you can speak to in your home town.

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