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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.

Baltic Council for International Education (Riga)
  • 33/35 Gertrudes Str.
  • Office 404
  • Riga
  • Latvia
  • LV-1011
  • Phone: +371 67317627 , +371 67317630
  • Email: riga@balticcouncil.org
Baltic Council for International Education (Ventspils)
Dream Foundation Latvia
  • The Manager
  • Brīvības biroju centrs,
  • Brīvības iela 85 (3. stāvs)
  • Rīga
  • LV-1001
  • Phone: 0295 638 27
  • Email: latvia@dreamfoundation.eu

Undergraduate courses

For most courses requiring 112 UCAS entry points, applicants are usually required to attain the Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību qualification with a minimum grade 7 in at least 12 subjects, including a minimum score of 5 in Maths. For technical or engineering courses, we require Atestas par Visparejo videjo izglitibu with a minimum grade 7 in at least 12 subjects, including a minimum score of 7 in Maths.

For English Language proficiency, we accept English Language at 80% from Atestas par Visparejo videjo izglitibu or 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 be considered for a place on a Master's course, you will normally be a graduate of a Latvian or UK university. Graduates from Latvian universities should have completed a Bakalaurs degree with at least a minimum grade of 7.

English language requirements

View our 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.

Find out more about scholarships and bursaries...

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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.

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