Bangladesh
Birmingham presents a warm welcome to students from Bangladesh. Birmingham has a proud reputation as one of the most diverse cities in Europe.
You can enjoy our city’s history, culture, and good quality food – the unmissable Balti Triangle is the centre of Asian cuisine, fabric and fashion; you’ll find fantastic restaurants, Asian jewellers, traditional dress-makers and delicious sweet shops.
We have an active Indian Society through our Students’ Union, which will support you through a network of contacts and events.
Did you know Birmingham is home to the world-famous Edgbaston cricket ground, and will host international fixtures from England Vs Pakistan and England Vs Sri Lanka in 2016? Our local music and event venues also play host to some fantastic events, including the BritAsia TV World Music Awards 2015 at the Barclaycard Arena.
We have partnerships in your country too, including American International University, Dhaka Centre for Law and Economics, and International University of Bangladesh Agriculture and Technology.
Undergraduate courses
We are happy to consider Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Certificate PLUS two-year Ordinary Undergraduate degree (BA, BCom, BSc) with minimum Grade of 60%.
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 faculty website for specific requirements.
Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment (CEBE)
All undergraduate courses in the CEBE faculty 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
Every year we provide a number of scholarships and bursaries recognising the talents of our international students, which can help cover part of your tuition fees.
There are currently no planned visits by Birmingham City University representatives to your country.
Country contact
Do you have a question?
Mizan Ahmed
International Officer
Based at Birmingham City University’s City Centre Campus
Tel: +44 (0) 121 331 7711
Email: Mizan.Ahmed@bcu.ac.uk