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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 31,000 students from around 120 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.

It's a particularly exciting time to become a student at Birmingham City University. We've invested over £500 million in our estate, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus at Eastside, providing students with an enviable range of facilities. 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 continues to attract international attention, 93% of our research was recognised internationally for originality, significance and rigour, of which 19% was judged world-leading (REF 2021).

Undergraduate courses

For most courses requiring 112 UCAS entry points, students are required to attain the Högskoleförberedande Examen qualification with a minimum grade C (new system) and a numerical value of 15. 

In terms of Maths requirement (all non-engineering courses), we seek a minimum grade E (numerical value of 10). For engineering courses, we seek a minimum grade C (numerical value of 15).

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 be considered for a place on a Master’s course (requiring a 2:2 minimum grade), you will be graduating / graduated from a Swedish university with a Kandidatexamen qualification, with a minimum score of 100 out of 120.

English language requirements

View our English language requirements

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.

Undergraduate scholarship terms and conditions

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.

Postgraduate scholarship terms and conditions

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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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