Birmingham City University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- #801
- 2025
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 31,400
- International students
- 16%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1843
Overview
Birmingham City University (BCU) is a large, public research university in Birmingham, United Kingdom. With origins dating back to 1843 as the Birmingham College of Art, it gained university status in 1992. The institution is organized into four major faculties and is recognized for its strong emphasis on practice-led, industry-relevant education, particularly in the creative arts, business, and health sciences.
Fields of study
- Art and Design
- Business
- Computing
- Education
- Engineering
- English
- Health
- Law
- Social Sciences
- Performing Arts
Accreditation: Office for Students / Privy Council
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September, January
- Application deadlines
- January 14 (UCAS), July 17 (International PG)
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- admissions@bcu.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£16,085 – £24,950 / year
From about $20,428 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Fees for 2025/26 entry for international students vary by course level and lab requirements. Most UG courses start from £16,085.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management and International Business - MSc (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.