Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University is a university in Birmingham, England. Initially established as the Birmingham College of Art with roots dating back to 1843, it was designated as a polytechnic in 1971 and gained university status in 1992.

 

24,000 students from over 80 countries are enrolled at Birmingham City University, making it an exciting and diverse place to study. A significant proportion of undergraduate courses enjoy professional accreditation, including Accountancy, Acting, Architecture, Education, Engineering, Law, Marketing, Nursing, Radiography, and Social Work. The University is also conveniently placed, with Birmingham International Airport nearby and easy road and rail links to London, Manchester, and the rest of the UK.

 

Birmingham City University has a large number of part-time students enrolled, making it the largest provider of undergraduate study in the area. In addition, the University has increased its portfolio of high-tech degrees in recent years, with a particular focus on electronic commerce, network engineering, and electronic systems.

 

Birmingham City University is one of the top 30 universities in the UK for spending on facilities, and in the most recent National Student Survey, 84% of students were happy with their course, while 87% agreed that faculty staff were good at explaining classes and teaching.

 

Birmingham City University operates a meet and greet team for all international students coming to the UK and runs a service three times a year in which the student services office will meet students at Birmingham International Airport and help them check into their university accommodation.

 

Orientation programmes take place at the beginning of September and are aimed at helping international students with their new surroundings and university with the minimum of fuss. Talks, workshops and social events will offer the chance to find out more about the students new home. This programme is free to all EU and international students.

 

Birmingham City University’s Student Services are a central point of further information and advice for international students and run a regular drop-in service called 'The Student Help Zone'.

  • 94th in the Times University Guide 2023
  • 100th in the Guardian University Guide 2023

 

Three subjects ranked in the top 20 in the UK in the Guardian – Media Studies, Drama and Dance, and General Engineering – and five more in the top 30 – Architecture, Art and Design, Education, Mechanical Engineering and Music. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, almost 90% of Birmingham City University’s work was deemed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’.

 

93% of Birmingham City University's research was recognised internationally for originality, significance, and rigour, of which 19% was judged world-leading.

 

Birmingham City University accommodation is guaranteed to all first-year students. In addition, a range of housing options are offered, from self-contained flats to adapted accommodation for students with special requirements. Housing is safe, secure and affordable and offers the chance to live and study close to the centre of Birmingham, England's second city. Privately let accommodation is also available and located around the city.

 

The Accommodation Services Team is on hand to assist all students with questions, queries and issues.

 

Birmingham City University is divided into eight main campuses and schools in the Birmingham area. Birmingham is a major European city, and home to some spectacular architecture as well as venues for art, music, theatre and sport, excellent nightlife, great shopping and eating, including the world famous Bullring Centre.

 

The city also benefits from being surrounded by beautiful countryside. Its position in the centre of England makes it a convenient base from which to explore the UK and Europe; the city is less than two hours away from London by road and rail, and has its own international airport. Warwick, Stratford, the Peak District and Wales are also all within easy travelling distance.

 

Scholarship

Undergraduate Scholarships

Every year we provide merit-based scholarships recognising the talents of our international students, which will be discounted against the cost of your first year's tuition fees.

 

All international students enrolling in an undergraduate course in September 2022 will be eligible for a scholarship of up to £2,000, discounted from your first year's tuition fees.  This scholarship is awarded based on your academic background.

 

*The following courses are exempt from a scholarship:

  • ACCA
  • Nursing and Midwifery courses
  • Conservatoire and BSA courses (Music and Theatre)
  • Short courses that are less than one academic year
  • Part-time or distance learning
  • Study Abroad programmes
  • Exchange programmes
  • Pre-sessional English

 

Postgraduate Scholarships

Every year we provide merit-based scholarships recognising the talents of our international students, which will be discounted against the cost of your tuition fees.

All international students enrolling on a postgraduate course in September 2022 will be eligible for a partial scholarship of up to £2,000 discounted from your tuition fees. This is awarded based on your academic background, and your grade will need to be the equivalent to a UK degree:

  • £2,000 if a 1st class degree holder
  • £1,500 if a Second Class (Upper Division) or 2:1 degree holder
  • £1,000 if a Second Class (Lower Division) or 2:2 degree holder

The following courses are exempted from this scholarship:

  • PhD
  • ACCA
  • MSc Accounting & Finance (Top-Up)
  • Conservatoire and BSA courses (Music and Theatre)
  • PGCE and PCET
  • Masters in Teaching and Learning/Educational Leadership (MTL/MEL)
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses in Health
  • Short courses that are less than one academic year
  • Part-time or distance learning
  • Study Abroad programmes
  • Exchange programmes
  • Pre-sessional English
  • PGDL in Law

Please note that scholarships are only available to self-funding students and those studying full-time for at least one academic year.

Programs

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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