Italy
Birmingham City University is one of the UK's most dynamic places to study. We are a vibrant, multicultural university with over 30,000 students from around 100 countries and offer an innovative and practical approach to teaching and learning.
Our portfolio of excellent courses, investment in state-of-the-art facilities, first-rate staff and focus on practical skills and professional relevance are making us a first choice for students. Our courses are highly practical and career focused, and many are accredited by professional bodies. This means that you'll gain qualifications with us that are prized by employers, giving you an important advantage in the job market.
We've invested heavily in innovative technology to give our students the best possible preparation for their chosen careers. Facilities include a mock law court, a virtual radiography suite, broadcast studios, fashion workshops and a mock operating theatre.
Our research work is attracting international attention too, with research across 11 of our subject areas being classed as 'world-leading', 'internationally excellent' or 'recognised internationally' in the prestigious Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.
It's a particularly exciting time to become a student at Birmingham City University. We've invested over £400 million in our estate, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus at Eastside, providing students with an enviable range of facilities.
Undergraduate courses
For most courses requiring 112 UCAS entry points, applicants are usually required to successfully complete and pass Diploma di Esame di Stato with a minimum overall score of 70% and no individual score below 60% including a minimum score of 60% in maths. For technical or engineering courses, complete and pass Diploma di Esame di Stato with a minimum overall score of 70% and no individual score below 60%, including a minimum score of 80% in maths.
For English Language proficiency we require an IELTS score 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent. Please note, some courses may require a higher IELTS.
Postgraduate courses
To meet our 2:2 Masters entry requirements, Italian students should have graduated with one of the following qualifications:
- Diploma di Laurea Specialistica,
- Diploma di Laurea, or
- Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello
Graduates will have attained a minimum overall score of 84 out of 110 (with no individual module score below 18).
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.
Sorry, there are currently no planned visits by Birmingham City University representatives to your country.
Country contact
Do you have a question?
Mizan Ahmed
Acting Regional Manager
Based at Birmingham City University’s City Centre Campus.
Email: Mizan.Ahmed@bcu.ac.uk
EU student advice
Want to know more about studying in the UK if you're an EU student? The British Council Study UK website offers information and advice specific to European students about studying in the UK.