Bangladesh
Birmingham is proud of its multicultural background, including a huge Bangladeshi population. Being in Birmingham, you can feel at home with local Halal supermarkets and Halal restaurants bringing you food from Bangladesh to your doorstep. Birmingham City University is located in the heart of the second largest city in the UK; on the doorsteps, we have the home of the Balti Triangle, bringing you food close to home. Birmingham can bring you all your local Asian dresses, from Saris to Kurtha tops for men.
Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University (BCU) is a modern, forward-thinking UK university rooted in the heart of Birmingham. We combine academic excellence with real-world experience, empowering students to transform their lives and make a meaningful impact in their careers and communities.
We are known for career-focussed undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, professionally accredited courses and strong employer partnerships across business, healthcare, engineering, technology and creative industries.
Did you know we are rated 1st in the West Midlands for providing meaningful work experience placements? We provide opportunities for placements, live briefs and industry collaborations.
Scholarships for international students
Undergraduate
BCU is offering a scholarship of £5,000 to self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree. The scholarship will be applied as a tuition fee discount of £3,000 in year one and £2,000 in year two.
International undergraduate scholarshipPostgraduate
BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree. The scholarship will be applied as a tuition fee discount.
International postgraduate scholarshipEntry requirements for Bangladeshi students
Essential documents for your application
How to apply
We advise you to apply as early as possible to maximise your chances of success. You should also take into consideration the time it takes to obtain visa clearance and make any other arrangements you need to before a lengthy stay in the UK.
For more information about how to apply and make your application, visit the application toolkit.
Direct to the university
You’ll need to complete an online application form and submit it, along with scans of your original academic transcripts and certificates.
You’ll also have to complete the Equal Opportunity section, which is required by UK law.
To apply through us, go to the page of the course you want and find the "How to Apply" section.
Find a courseThrough your country representative
Our in-country representatives can help you make your application and apply for a visa, as well as offer important advice on travel, living in the UK and studying abroad.
Search for your closest representative at the top of the page and get in touch with them by phone, email, or visiting their website.
Find your representativeThrough the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
You can apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website for undergraduate courses only, inlcuding a Higher National Diploma (HND).
You can request a printed form from your school or the nearest British Council office.
There is a charge for applying through UCAS - please see the UCAS website for full details and methods of payment.
Apply through UCASAuthorised BCU Agents in Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Birmingham is proud of its multicultural background, including a huge Bangladeshi population.
Being in Birmingham, you can feel at home with local Halal supermarkets and Halal restaurants bringing you food from Bangladesh to your doorstep.
Birmingham City University is located in the heart of the second largest city in the UK; on the doorsteps, we have the home of the Balti Triangle, bringing you food close to home. Birmingham can bring you all your local Asian dresses, from Saris to Kurtha tops for men.
During Ramadan, Coventry Road is packed with food stalls and henna artists preparing you for EID celebrations and leading the largest EID prayer in Europe in Small Heath Park annually.
When you come to Birmingham City University, you would not think you have left the Bangladeshi traditions behind you. If you would like to speak to a current Bangladeshi student, please get in touch with the International Regional Manager.
Birmingham City University has partnerships in Bangladesh, including American International University, Dhaka Centre of Law and Economics and the International University of Bangladesh Agriculture and Technology.
Undergraduate courses
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Certificate with a GPA of 4.5 out of 5.0
OR
Four-year Diploma (from the Bangladesh Technical Education Board) with a GPA of 3.0
Postgraduate courses
Four-year Bachelor Honours Degree with minimum of 55% / B- / GPA 2.75. Students with a lower course can be offered the 18 month MSc and MBA option. Students with a 2/3 year Bachelor degree would also need a 1/2 year Masters degree
Special requirements
Art and Design
All undergraduate courses in the art and design schools require a good portfolio of artwork. Some postgraduate courses also require a portfolio, others require a proposal of studies while some courses require both a portfolio and a proposal of studies. Please check the website for specific requirements.
Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment (CEBE)
All undergraduate courses in the CEBE subjects require Mathematics at O Level. However for the Engineering suite and BEng Telecommunication and Networks, Mathematics is required at AS Level minimum Grade C or the equivalent.
Business School
All Business School undergraduate Year 1 courses require Mathematics minimum of Grade C at O Level or the equivalent
English language requirements
There are currently no planned visits by Birmingham City University representatives to your country.
Country contact
Do you have a question?
Disha Gupta
Associate Regional Director Recruitment - South Asia and MENA
Email: Disha.Gupta@bcu.ac.uk
Shahriar Salman
Regional Advisor
Email: Shahriar.salman@bcu.ac.uk