When you get here
There's plenty to do during Welcome Week, so make sure you check out our busy events programme, covering all campuses. And don't forget important stuff like checking out your Students' Union and getting to know your campus.
BCU's Big Welcome events
Your Students' Union will be bringing you a packed schedule of events, activities and nights out to welcome you to BCU!
Students' Union
Over 100 sports teams, societies and media groups for you to get involved in, as well as some of the biggest events of the year.
Get to know your campus
From the library to the pub, check out the go to places on our campuses.
Nine embarrassing things your parents might do when dropping you off at uni
Maybe think about packing your bed sheets yourself!
A student’s guide to budgeting
Our cash saving tips to help you make your student loan stretch that little bit longer.
15 things you don't realise until you start uni
Leaving the nest can be daunting, but not when you're armed with everyone's experience.
How to make friends at university
One of the biggest fears for most students when they first go to university is that they won’t make any friends. Keeps smiling, putting yourself out there and following our student tips.
Cooking for yourself
Tired of trawling the internet for recipe videos that you can actually make? Worried that on a student budget you may not be able to afford '5 great ways to cook steak'? Well look no further.
Starting tips for international students
Coming to Birmingham from abroad? Get our tips on what to do when you arrive.
