BIMM University
Brighton, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 9,000
- International students
- 0%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1983
Overview
BIMM University is a specialist creative arts university operating primarily as BIMM Music Institute, Europe's largest contemporary music education provider. Founded in 1983 in London (originally as Drumtech), the institution has grown to seven campuses across the UK (London, Brighton, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham), Ireland (Dublin), and Germany (Berlin). The university offers courses from diploma to master's level across music performance, music production, songwriting, music business, events management, and music for film and media. The university also encompasses faculties in film (MetFilm School), performing arts, and creative technology. BIMM achieved full university status in 2022 and is registered with the Office for Students. It has been recognised in Billboard's Top Music Business Schools list for three consecutive years.
Fields of study
- Music
- Music Production
- Music Business
- Songwriting
- Music Performance
- Music for Film, Media and Games
- Creative Industries Business
- Music Education
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- 2026-08-28 for international (visa) students; 2026-09-12 for domestic postgraduate; UCAS equal consideration deadline 2027-01-13 for 2027/28 entry
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@bimm.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£15,950 / year
From about $20,256 / year
Domestic students
£4,975 – £9,950 / year
UK undergraduate: £9,790/year. UK/Irish postgraduate full-time MA: £9,950; part-time: £4,975/year. International students (all levels): £15,950/year. EU/EEA students receive automatic £6,000/year discount. Non-EU international students may receive £2,000/year Early Acceptance Discount (deposit by 06 Aug 2026). All fees for 2026 academic year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Music (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | £15,950 / year | Varies | — |
| BA (Hons) Music Business, Events and Media (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | £15,950 / year | Varies | — |
| BA (Hons) Music Production (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | £15,950 / year | Varies | — |
| BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | £15,950 / year | Varies | — |
| BMus (Hons) Songwriting (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | £15,950 / year | Varies | — |
| MA Business for the Creative Industries (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | £15,950 / year | Varies | — |
| MA Popular Music Practice (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | £15,950 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.