Hong Kong

Birmingham City University extends a warm welcome to students from Hong Kong. We have established relationships with partners in Hong Kong, including the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE), Continuous Professional Education Centre Limited (CPE) and Kaplan Hong Kong.

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 scholarship

Postgraduate

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 scholarship

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, which can be found on your chosen course page. Visit the relevant course page and click ‘Apply online’

Find a course

Through an education agent

We work with education agents who can guide and support you with your application to BCU. Use the button below to find official BCU representatives. 

Find your representative

Through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may wish to register and apply through UCAS. 

Apply through UCAS

BCU contact

Yao Zhang

Head of China and South East Asia Recruitment and Partnerships  East Asia, South East Asia & China 
Yao.Zhang@bcu.ac.uk