Information for International Agents

Information for Agents

These pages provide information on our International Agents, bringing together all the information you need to help your students decide if they want to study with us and the application process. 

Information for Students

Please read  A Student Guide to Choosing an Education Agent from the British Council to ensure you are fully aware of the benefits of using a British Council-trained International Agent.

You will find a comprehensive list of our International Agents on your Country Page.   These international agents have signed an agency agreement with the University to support your journey to become a BCU student.  As part of the agreement, these agents receive a commission payment once you fully enrol in your course.

We hope that your experience with your agent is entirely satisfactory.  However, if you have any complaints about your experience, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at international.agents@bcu.ac.uk

Agent Quality Framework

Birmingham City University is proud to have signed the UK Agent Quality Framework Pledge (AQF).  This pledge shows our commitment to the principles of the Agent Quality Framework, helping to ensure transparency and a clear code of conduct that our partners must adhere to.

These principles include:

• Empowering student choice and enabling informed decision-making
• Ensuring good agent governance and professionalism
• Promoting ethical agent practices, professional knowledge and competency
• Increasing transparency and accountability

 Key guidance documents

National Code of Ethical Practice for UK Education Agents

The Good Practice Guide for UK Education Agents Partnering for Quality

Good Practice Guide for UK Providers Using Education Agents

 If you have questions or need further details about the AQF, please visit the BUILA website.