Discover a truly international university

Located within the lively and multi cultural city of Birmingham, Birmingham City University is an international university with students from over 80 countries offering a vital and diverse contribution to your learning experience.

Birmingham City University is an exciting and vibrant place to learn. With a heritage stretching back to the mid 19th Century, we’re well-established and proud of our strong links with industry and the professions.

Our campuses across the City give access to cutting-edge technology and the latest learning and teaching methods. We offer over 300 courses to around 23,000 students in subjects including Acting, Accounting, Architecture, Art and Design, Business and Management, Computing, Engineering, English, Health, Law, Marketing, Media, Music, Planning and Construction and Teacher Training.

As well as a first class education we work hard to understand and meet your needs and requirements providing support throughout your stay with us; this includes an orientation week accompanied by a dedicated student advisor, a fresher’s fair to introduce you to all aspects of the University, counselling, sports facilities, library facilities and much more.

International students receive priority allocation of University accommodation which is situated across 6 sites across the city, close by to its City campuses.

You can find out more information on the University on our website. Details of our fees can be found here and you can check out the different accommodation we have on offer here.

Student Profiles

Name: Xiang, Li
Country of Origin: China
Subject: Art and Design
Comments: I came here to extend my knowledge and to understand different cultures. Sharing ideas and communicating ideas is an important for students who study art and design. I can do it here! I can learn more English and make more friends. The tutors at Birmingham City University are all very kind and the course is interesting. I like discussing with tutors and classmates. It is useful to me.


Name: Elaine Ddungu
Country of Origin: Uganda
Subject: BA (Hons) Accountancy & Finance
Comments: I really enjoyed my time at Birmingham City University. I have made new friends during my time at the University as people are friendly and I got to interact with different cultures and widen my understanding of people’s backgrounds. Birmingham itself also had a lot to offer from the shopping centre to the night life. My sisters were right; it is a good place to study!


Name: Shahzad Babar
Country of Origin: Pakistan
Subject: MSc Management
Comments: I chose Birmingham City University because of its diversified student culture and affordable fees compared to other universities within Birmingham.


Name: Tom Adoghe
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Subject: BSc (Hons) Property & Construction
Comments: There are some Nigerian and Ghanaian students on the course and other nationalities. It’s good sharing culture, knowledge and experience with other students on the programme. There’s a job shop in the school, so you can find vacancies or work experience, and I’m hoping to get some work experience or a placement so I can apply the skills and knowledge that I’ve gained at Birmingham City University.

Further Information

If you have any questions or would like further information on Birmingham City University, please get in touch via our enquiry service bcuinternational@enquiries.uk.com

www.bcu.ac.uk