Kenya
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 convenient and career-focused, and professional bodies accredit many. 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) 2014, research across 11 of our subject areas was classified as 'world-leading', 'internationally excellent', or 'recognised internationally'.
It's an inspiring 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
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Grade A - C PLUS Diploma / Ordinary Diploma minimum 50%/Grade C.
Postgraduate courses
Bachelor degree with minimum of 2:2 classification.
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 |
1. Applicants must be granted an unconditional offer and submitted your £3,000 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.
Mr Charles Magee, will be visiting education consultants in Kenya from the 3rd - 9th of April 25. Please see the schedule here
Thursday 3rd April 2025
09:30 – 11:00 - Uniconnect, Bandari Plaza, 4th Floor, Woodvale Grove, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
11:15 - 12:15 - OpenMaps, Suite 8A, 6th Floor, Westlands Business Park, Chiromo Lane, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
12:17 - 13:20 - Unihub, 7th Floor, Westlands Business Park, Chiromo Lane, off Muthithi Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
14:00 - 16:30 - UniPass, 11th Floor, TRV Centre, 209 Third Parklands Ave, Nairobi, Kenya
Friday 4th April 2025
09:30 - 12:00 - IDP, 2nd Floor, Euro Towers, Muthithi Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
12:15 - 14:40 - Imperial Education, 5th Floor, Diamond Plaza One, 4th Parklands Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
15:00 - 17:00 - Craydel, The Pavilion, 1st Floor, Lower Kabete Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Monday 7th April 2025
10:00 – 12:30 - SI-UK, G-01, Madonna House, Westlands Road, Westlands, P.O Box 12830-00400, Nairobi, Kenya
13:00 - 17:00 - Uniabroad, Delta Chambers Zamara, 2nd Floor, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Tuesday 8th April 2025
10:00 - 13:00 - S3 Education, 4th Floor, Westlands Square Offices, Off Ring Road Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Country contact
Do you have a question?
Mr Charles Magee
International Regional Manager
International Office
Birmingham City University
Email: international.enquiries@bcu.ac.uk
Miss Mary Mumbi Karanja
International Recruitment Officer
Birmingham City University
Email: mary.karanja@bcu.ac.uk
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