Uganda
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 are making us a first choice for students. Our courses are highly practical and career focused, and many are accredited by professional bodies. This means that you'll gain qualifications with us that are prized by employers, giving you an important 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 work is attracting international attention too, with research across 11 of our subject areas being classed as 'world-leading', 'internationally excellent' or 'recognised internationally' in the prestigious Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.
It's a particularly exciting time to become a student at Birmingham City University. We've invested over £400 million in our estate, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus at Eastside, providing students with an enviable range of facilities.
Undergraduate
We are happy to consider Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) level/Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) with grade of 1 - 6 PLUS Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/ Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with the relevant tariff points.
Postgraduate
We are happy to consider the Bachelor Degree with minimum Class Iiii / Honours lower/ GPA 3.0 - 3.9 / B.
Some postgraduate courses require a subject specific undergraduate degree to qualify for entry for example, Law, Computing, Social Sciences, Engineering, etc. Please check the website for this information.
Special requirements
Art and Design
All undergraduate courses in the art and design Schools 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 programmes 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 |
- Applicants must be granted an unconditional offer and submitted your £1,500 deposit.
- It is operated on a first come, first service basis.
- Scholarships are discounted from programmes' tuition fees.
If you have any question, please email international.enquiries@bcu.ac.uk.
Dr. Dennis Aguma will visit Kampala on Monday, 4 December, and Tuesday, 5 December, 2023, to conduct student interviews at agents' offices. His itinerary is:
Monday 4 December 2023
10:00 - 12:00 - Sable International Uganda Office (Kampala), Plot 19, Ground Floor, Rummee Towers Building, Lumumba Avenue, Kampala
13:00 - 15:00 - S3 Education, Suite 402, 4th Floor, Plot # 4,(Former Barclay's Bank Building) Next to ABSA Bank, Hannington Road, Kampala.
15:10 - 17:00 - Uniserv Education, Opposite Serena Staff Gate , SM Chambers, Plot 14, Kintu Rd, Kampala.
Tuesday 5 December 2023
10:00 - 12:00 - UNAC, Office 2, Green Village, Najjera 2, Opposite Shell Petro Station, Kampala
15:00 - 17:00 - TGM Education, The Cube, Cooper Road, Kampala
Country contact
Do you have a question?
Charles Magee
International Regional Manager
Birmingham City University