Hidden Gems at BCU
From the shiny exteriors of our state-of-the-art buildings in Birmingham City Centre, you might not realise that some of these gems lie hidden away inside ready for you to uncover. Explore our campus at an Open Day and see how we've invested £400 million transforming our campus and facilities.
The home of sport
Alexander Stadium
A short bus ride from the city centre in Perry Barr you can find our home of sport at Alexander Stadium. Walk around the World Athletics certified running track in the footsteps of athletes from the 2022 Commonwealth Games (and Ozzy the Raging Bull of course).
School of Jewellery
Vittoria Street
Based in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, the internationally renowned School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University is the largest in Europe, with unrivalled facilities and expert staff. There are always many hidden gems to check out in the exhibition spaces, with the work of our talented jewellery, gemmology and horology students on display.
The view from our balcony
The Curzon Building
Thanks to being slap-bang in the centre of Birmingham, you can get a pretty great view of our city from a lot of places on campus, but the balcony at the top of the Curzon and Parkside building are one of your best bets. Peep the Rotunda, world’s biggest Primark and Selfridges from there.
Eastside Jazz Club
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Birmingham’s only dedicated Jazz venue, Eastside Jazz Club has been expertly designed to create a quintessential, cosy, jazz club atmosphere.
Ravensbury gardens
City South Campus
If you're over at our City South Campus and fancy some fresh air or a break from the library, then Ravensbury gardens is the perfect spot. You can find the gardens just over the road from the Seacole building.
School of Art
Margaret Street
Our Grade 1 listed building is a superb combination of Venetian Gothic architecture and modern workshops, learning and social areas, a specialist arts library, and public exhibition space. You don't have to be an art student to enjoy the building's inspiring spaces.
BCU bees
Millennium Point and Parkside
Our City Centre Campus isn't just home to thousands of students, but also over 8,000 Buckfast bees! Creating a real buzz on campus, the colony of bees on the roof of our Millennium Point and Parkside buildings boost the biodiversity in the local area.
Steamhouse Café
Cardigan Street
Those searching for the best coffee on our City Centre Campus need to head to our STEAMhouse Innovation centre. Here you'll find coffee brewed with beans made by Birmingham-based independent business Yorks, which is a cult favourite for Brummie coffee lovers.
Rooftop Terrace
The Curzon Building
A secret only to those outside of BCU! Our ‘secret’ balcony on the Curzon B extension is a great place to unwind after a long day and enjoy views of the Eastside Canal.
Allotments
City South Campus
Got a bit of a green thumb? Our City South Campus is home to our allotment. Students can get involved and start growing!
Tour our state-of-the-art campuses at our next Open Day.