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We’re proud to have an inspiring alumni community making their mark across every industry. Our graduates go on to reach their career goals and achieve their potential, making a real difference to people’s lives, in their local community and beyond.
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Future Writers
In celebration of the life and rhymes of BCU Honorary Doctorate and national treasure Benjamin Zephaniah, who was an extraordinary poet, a passionate writer and a Birmingham icon, BCU presents 'Benjamin Zephaniah Future Writers’. The competition encourages children and adults to submit poetry and short stories around this year's theme, 'People Need People'.
BCU Boost
BCU Boost is a unique financial support package designed to simplify your student life at BCU, from the moment you apply, through to graduation day. It includes travel incentives, helpful tips for managing your finances, access to professional financial support, and discounts on food and drink across our campuses.
Accommodation
We have seven halls of residence offering a range of on campus and inner city living.
Halls of ResidenceStudent Life
Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore.
Life in BirminghamScholarships
With our two scholarship schemes, you could receive extra funding and support to kick start your BCU journey.
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Gold for
Student Experience
BCU has been awarded the highest possible rating of Gold for Student Experience, and Silver overall, in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
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BCU’s new ambulance simulator is a ‘gamechanger’ for paramedic training
A purpose-built ambulance simulator will help equip paramedic students at Birmingham City University (BCU) with the skills and confidence to tackle some of the most complex incidents they cou...
Lifetime Achievement Award for BCU professor whose global work impacts thousands
From the UK to Ukraine, and from Vietnam to Zambia, Professor Joy Notter has transformed the lives of thousands of people through her many healthcare initiatives over the past 50 years.
BCU professor shares tips on how to live well with eczema
Dozens of commuters at Birmingham’s New Street Station were able to get some top advice about eczema from an expert in skin health at Birmingham City University (BCU).