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

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.

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
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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