Why Birmingham City University?
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Why Birmingham City University?
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Why study at BCU?
Over 1,000
contemporary, flexible courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
£500 million
invested in facilities to keep learning experiences industry relevant.
2,300
teaching staff who come from and retain their links with industry.
50
of our courses are accredited by respected professional bodies.
Industry-standard facilities
We've invested over £500 million across our campuses and facilities. Whether it's our state-of-the-art Parkside Building which includes four film and TV studios or the simulated operating theatre and hospital wards at our City South Campus, we're ensuring you have the best possible space in which to learn.
Our facilities
International Scholarships
We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship opportunities for international students to help support you through your studies.
Scholarships we offer
Employability support
Jobs on campus
While you are studying in the UK you can gain valuable and paid work experience with a flexible job on campus.
Student job opportunities
Placements
Many of our courses offer the chance to do an industry placement.
Completing a placement is an excellent way to develop new skills relevant to your future career.
Placement opportunities
The BCU Award
The BCU Award makes sure nothing you do at university goes to waste – and tells employers that you’ve got more than your degree.
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At the heart of a vibrant, diverse city
Situated in the heart of the country, Birmingham
is the perfect place to study. There's so much going on – with buzzy street markets, a huge selection of mouth-watering restaurants, as well as sports and entertainment venues galore, there is something for everyone.
Life in Birmingham
An impressive range of accommodation
As Birmingham City University is centrally located in the city of Birmingham, we are able to boast an impressive portfolio of accommodation for our students to choose from.
View our accommodation
More reasons to choose us
Students' Union
Birmingham City University Students’ Union (BCUSU) is run by students, for students. The SU offers an advice centre, welcome activities and student-led societies.
More about BCUSU
Meet and Greet
We operate a free ‘Meet and Greet’ service at Birmingham International Airport for new international students.
Our team will be available to welcome you, answer any questions that you may have and help with your transfer by taxi to your accommodation.
Find out more
Student Support
If you choose to study at BCU you can be confident that your learning needs are our top priority and we have teams to fully support you.
Support we offer
Find your course
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Life in Birmingham
Reaching beyond
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Degree Apprenticeships
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Why study at BCU?
Over 1,000
contemporary, flexible courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
£500 million
invested in facilities to keep learning experiences industry relevant.
2,300
teaching staff who come from and retain their links with industry.
50
of our courses are accredited by respected professional bodies.
Industry-standard facilities
We've invested over £500 million across our campuses and facilities. Whether it's our state-of-the-art Parkside Building which includes four film and TV studios or the simulated operating theatre and hospital wards at our City South Campus, we're ensuring you have the best possible space in which to learn.
Our facilities
International Scholarships
We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship opportunities for international students to help support you through your studies.
Scholarships we offer
Employability support
Jobs on campus
While you are studying in the UK you can gain valuable and paid work experience with a flexible job on campus.
Student job opportunities
Placements
Many of our courses offer the chance to do an industry placement.
Completing a placement is an excellent way to develop new skills relevant to your future career.
Placement opportunities
The BCU Award
The BCU Award makes sure nothing you do at university goes to waste – and tells employers that you’ve got more than your degree.
About Graduate+
At the heart of a vibrant, diverse city
Situated in the heart of the country, Birmingham
is the perfect place to study. There's so much going on – with buzzy street markets, a huge selection of mouth-watering restaurants, as well as sports and entertainment venues galore, there is something for everyone.
Life in Birmingham
An impressive range of accommodation
As Birmingham City University is centrally located in the city of Birmingham, we are able to boast an impressive portfolio of accommodation for our students to choose from.
View our accommodation
More reasons to choose us
Students' Union
Birmingham City University Students’ Union (BCUSU) is run by students, for students. The SU offers an advice centre, welcome activities and student-led societies.
More about BCUSU
Meet and Greet
We operate a free ‘Meet and Greet’ service at Birmingham International Airport for new international students.
Our team will be available to welcome you, answer any questions that you may have and help with your transfer by taxi to your accommodation.
Find out more
Student Support
If you choose to study at BCU you can be confident that your learning needs are our top priority and we have teams to fully support you.
Support we offer
Find your course
Discover our wide range of contemporary courses, built with practice-based learning and international opportunities at every stage.
Search courses
Recent searches
No recent searches
Popular searches
Virtual Tour
Interview advice
Postgraduate study
Scholarships
Open Days
Suggested searches
Accommodation
Life in Birmingham
Reaching beyond
Graduate Scholarship
Degree Apprenticeships