Preparing for the UK | Birmingham City University
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Preparing for the UK | Birmingham City University
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Preparing for the UK
Once you've received and accepted your offer of a place with us, there are a number of steps you need to take to ensure you can take up your place and begin your studies in the UK.
It's an exciting time, but you'll also need to be organised to ensure everything runs smoothly. We've outlined the main things you'll need to do before you leave for the UK.
Your pre-arrival to do list
Getting your CAS
What you'll need to complete after you receive your offer letter.
Getting your CAS
Getting your visa
Latest advice and most up to date information.
Getting your visa
Online enrolment
What you'll need to do to enrol when you get here.
Online enrolment
Apply for accommodation
We'll help you with your accommodation options.
Apply for accommodation
Insurance and medical
What you need to do for medical insurance.
Insurance and medical
Travel and arrival in the UK
We can meet you and take you to your accommodation.
Arriving in the UK
Once you get here
International Orientation Week
Find out what happens during your first few weeks in the UK.
Welcome
Living in Birmingham
Get excited for your time in Birmingham by finding out everything you need to know about the city.
City life
Daily life in the UK
Find out about day-to-day life living in Birmingham, from where to shop to how to register with a doctor.
Everyday life
Take a virtual tour
Experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses. Take a look at our industry-standard facilities, innovative learning spaces and
bustling social spots.
Explore BCU
Useful information
Email us
If you have any questions about applying for a programme, to getting advice about living in Birmingham, drop us an email and our friendly team will follow up with you.
Email us
Request a call
Complete our form below and we'll call you at a convenient time for you. If you can't wait, you can call us on the number below, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm GMT.
+44 (0)121 331 5389
Request a call back
Social media
Our international social media accounts are a great way to find out more about the University, ask questions and make new friends and contacts. We're active on most social media channels so you've always got a friendly person to speak to.
More about social media
Visit us
If you’re in Birmingham, pop in and ask to speak to the International Office.
Birmingham City University
Curzon Building
4 Cardigan Street
Birmingham B4 7BD
See events on campus
Your country
We have representatives across the world, simply find your country and click on the 'agent' tab to find out who you can speak to in your home town.
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Preparing for the UK
Once you've received and accepted your offer of a place with us, there are a number of steps you need to take to ensure you can take up your place and begin your studies in the UK.
It's an exciting time, but you'll also need to be organised to ensure everything runs smoothly. We've outlined the main things you'll need to do before you leave for the UK.
Your pre-arrival to do list
Getting your CAS
What you'll need to complete after you receive your offer letter.
Getting your CAS
Getting your visa
Latest advice and most up to date information.
Getting your visa
Online enrolment
What you'll need to do to enrol when you get here.
Online enrolment
Apply for accommodation
We'll help you with your accommodation options.
Apply for accommodation
Insurance and medical
What you need to do for medical insurance.
Insurance and medical
Travel and arrival in the UK
We can meet you and take you to your accommodation.
Arriving in the UK
Once you get here
International Orientation Week
Find out what happens during your first few weeks in the UK.
Welcome
Living in Birmingham
Get excited for your time in Birmingham by finding out everything you need to know about the city.
City life
Daily life in the UK
Find out about day-to-day life living in Birmingham, from where to shop to how to register with a doctor.
Everyday life
Take a virtual tour
Experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses. Take a look at our industry-standard facilities, innovative learning spaces and
bustling social spots.
Explore BCU
Useful information
Email us
If you have any questions about applying for a programme, to getting advice about living in Birmingham, drop us an email and our friendly team will follow up with you.
Email us
Request a call
Complete our form below and we'll call you at a convenient time for you. If you can't wait, you can call us on the number below, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm GMT.
+44 (0)121 331 5389
Request a call back
Social media
Our international social media accounts are a great way to find out more about the University, ask questions and make new friends and contacts. We're active on most social media channels so you've always got a friendly person to speak to.
More about social media
Visit us
If you’re in Birmingham, pop in and ask to speak to the International Office.
Birmingham City University
Curzon Building
4 Cardigan Street
Birmingham B4 7BD
See events on campus
Your country
We have representatives across the world, simply find your country and click on the 'agent' tab to find out who you can speak to in your home town.
View full list of countries
Recent searches
We won't record your recent searches as you have opted out of functional cookies.
You can change this on our
Manage Privacy
page should you wish to.
Popular searches
Virtual Tour
Interview advice
Postgraduate study
Scholarships
Open Days
Suggested searches
Accommodation
Life in Birmingham
Reaching beyond
Graduate Scholarship
Degree Apprenticeships