Sri Lanka
Birmingham City University is one of the UK's most dynamic places to study. We are a vibrant, multicultural university with around 24,500 students from over 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 £260 million in our estate, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus at Eastside, providing students with an enviable range of facilities.
Undergraduate
We are happy to consider Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) with the relevant tariff points from a minimum of two subjects PLUS the Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) with grades Credit/Distinction/Very good pass.
Postgraduate
We are happy to consider the Bachelor Degree (Special or Honours) with B / GPA 3.0 / Second Class Lower.
Please note that some postgraduate courses require a subject specific undergraduate degree to qualify for entry for example, Law, Computing, Social Sciences, Engineering, etc. Please check the website for this information.
Special requirements
Art and Design
All undergraduate Art and Design courses 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
Scholarships News
We have increased our partial scholarships to the following rates:
| Scholarship Type | Amount in £ (Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2,000 |
| Postgraduate (if you attain a 2nd class Bachelor's degree) | 1,000 |
| Postgraduate (if you attain a 1st class Bachelor's degree) | 1,500 |
1. Applicants must be granted an unconditional offer and submitted their £3,000 deposit.
2. It is operated on a first-come, first service basis.
3. Scholarships are discounted from programmes' tuition fees.
If you have any question, please email international.enquiries@bcu.ac.uk.
There are currently no planned visits by Birmingham City University representatives to your country.
Country contact
Do you have a question?
Disha Gupta
Regional Manager
Based in South Asia
Birmingham City University
Tel: +91 7506222771
Email: Disha.Gupta@bcu.ac.uk
Rob Hurlbutt
Regional Manager (South Asia)
Based at Birmingham City University’s City Centre Campus
Tel: +44 (0) 121 331 6684
Email: robert.hurlbutt@bcu.ac.uk