Tanzania
Birmingham City University is one of the UK's most dynamic places to study. We are a vibrant, multicultural university with over 30,000 students from around 100 countries and offer an innovative and practical approach to teaching and learning.
Our portfolio of excellent courses, investment in state-of-the-art facilities, first-rate staff, and focus on practical skills and professional relevance make us a first choice for students. Our courses are highly practical and career-focused; professional bodies accredit many of them. This means that you'll gain qualifications with us that are prized by employers, giving you an essential advantage in the job market.
We've invested heavily in innovative technology to give our students the best possible preparation for their chosen careers. Facilities include a mock law court, a virtual radiography suite, broadcast studios, fashion workshops and a mock operating theatre.
Our research is also attracting international attention. In the prestigious Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 93% of our research was recognised internationally for originality, significance and rigour, of which 19% was judged world-leading.
It's a particularly exciting time to be a student at Birmingham City University. We've invested over £400 million in our estate, including a significant expansion of our City Centre Campus at Eastside, which provides students with an enviable range of facilities.
Undergraduate courses
We are happy to consider the Secondary School Leaving Certificate Grades A - C PLUS Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with the equivalent UCAS tariff point OR Diploma with minimum Grade C
Postgraduate courses
We are happy to consider the Bachelor Degree 2nd Class Honours Lower.
Special requirements
Art and Design
All undergraduate Art and Design courses require a good portfolio of artwork. Some postgraduate courses also require a portfolio, others require a proposal of studies while some courses require both a portfolio and a proposal of studies. Please check faculty website for specific requirements.
Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment (CEBE)
All undergraduate courses in the CEBE faculty require Mathematics at O Level. However for the Engineering suite and BEng Telecommunication and Networks, Mathematics is required at AS Level minimum Grade C or the equivalent.
Business School
All Business School undergraduate Year 1 courses require Mathematics minimum of Grade C at O Level or the equivalent
English language requirements
Scholarship News
We are offering partial scholarships for courses delivered in Birmingham City Business School and Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment faculties at the following rates:
| Scholarship Type | Amount in £ (Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Business School only) | 1,500 |
| Postgraduate (if you attain a 2nd class Bachelor's degree) | 1,000 |
| Postgraduate (if you attain a 1st class Bachelor's degree) | 1,500 |
1. Applicants must be granted an unconditional offer and submitted your £1,500 deposit.
2. It is operated on a first come, first service basis.
3. Scholarships are discounted from programmes' tuition fees.
If you have any question, please email international.enquiries@bcu.ac.uk.
Sorry, there are currently no planned visits by Birmingham City University representatives to your country.
Country contact
Do you have a question?
Charles Magee
International Regional Manager
Birmingham City University