South and City College Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 2012
Overview
South and City College Birmingham (SCCB) is one of the biggest and most successful government-funded colleges in the UK, welcoming more than 20,000 students from over 100 countries each year. The college operates across multiple campuses in Birmingham, offering programmes from entry level through to degree level. Courses include A Levels, vocational qualifications, T Levels, apprenticeships, Access to HE, ESOL, and university-level programmes (HNC, HND, Foundation Degrees, and BA Hons) awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, De Montfort University, and Birmingham Newman University. SCCB is on the official register of student sponsors and supports international students with visa guidance and accommodation advice. The college is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and provides dedicated support for students with special educational needs.
Fields of study
- A-Levels
- Accounting
- Adult Care
- Art & Design
- Automotive
- Barbering
- Beauty Therapy
- Business
- Computing & IT
- Construction
- Education & Early Years
- Electrical
- Engineering
- English & Maths
- ESOL
- Fashion & Textiles
- Games Development
- Hairdressing
- Health
- Hospitality & Catering
- Languages
- Media
- Music
- Photography
- Plumbing & Gas
- Public Services
- Science
- Sports
- Teaching
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
16-18 year old learners study for free. Adults aged 19+ may pay fees depending on the course; some courses are fully funded. Advanced Learning Loans are available for eligible learners. HE students can apply for Student Finance England loans. Many courses are fully funded for West Midlands Combined Authority residents meeting eligibility criteria.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
