History
Our early history can be traced back to the five individual colleges which would be brought together as The City of Birmingham Polytechnic in 1971.
Education
- We've got over 150 undergraduate courses – and advice on what to next.
- You'll find over 120 postgraduate and professional development courses.
- We offer a range of part-time undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and short courses.
- A four year degree course which combines three years of undergraduate study with an additional year at postgraduate level.
- We welcome mature students to our courses. In fact, around 60 per cent of our students are classed as mature.
Research
Research Groups:
- Digital Media Technology Lab
- Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
- Intelligent Systems and Networks (ISN)
- Cybersecurity Research Group
Career
The Careers and Job Prospects service aims to help develop and improve the employability of our students and graduates. We provide specialist one-to-one advice, careers management sessions and employment activities covering:
- Reviewing CVs, covering letters and application forms
- Career planning and decision making
- Options with a subject/degree
- Preparing for interviews and assessment centres
- Developing portfolios
- Networking with employers
- Advice about self-employment and entrepreneurship
- Postgraduate Study
Birmingham City University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1001 Ranking
- 117 Masters
- 89 Scholarships
- 1,300 Academic Staff
- 21,703 Students
- 5,209 Students (int'l)
- 13,456 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Birmingham City University Overview
Birmingham City University Scholarships
Birmingham City University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Birmingham City University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
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Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
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Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
33500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Accelerate Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Birmingham City University Student Reviews & Awards
4
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 43 Reviews
- 4 Star 39 Reviews
- 3 Star 14 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 3 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.3
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
- Student Diversity 4.3
- Online Classroom Experience 4.4
- Admission Process 4.4
- Quality of Student Life 4.3
- Career Development 4.2
Good university if you want practical experience
I�m currently studying BA Marketing at Birmingham City University and overall, I�ve had a good experience so far. One of the things I like most is that the course is quite practical. A lot of the assignments are based on real marketing tasks, like creating campaigns, doing research, working in groups and presenting ideas, which makes it feel more useful than just learning theory. In my first year, I got to work on creative projects, including building a brand for a fictional music artist and creating visuals for it. That helped me try new things, like using Photoshop, even though I had never used it properly before. It was stressful at times, but it definitely helped me build confidence. Most lecturers are helpful and explain things well, especially when you ask questions. I also like that BCU is in Birmingham because there are lots of opportunities around the city, especially for students interested in business, marketing and creative industries. The main thing I think could be improved is that some assignment briefs could be clearer from the beginning. Sometimes it takes a bit of time to understand exactly what they want. But overall, I would recommend BCU to students who want a practical course and a university experience that helps them build real skills.
Flexible Learning and Student Support at BCU
I am currently a final year Media and Communications student at Birmingham City University and I believe sharing my personal experience can support prospective students in making their decisions, as they step into the higher education world, potentially at Birmingham City University. One of the aspects that has stood out the most to me is the flexibility within the course. Through second and third year students are given the opportunity to choose optional modules, rather than mandatory ones. This flexibility has allowed me to select subjects that genuinely align with my intended career path, supporting my development in the profession. Being able to tailor my studies around my interests has made the learning more engaging and purposeful. Instead of feeling restricted, I have been able to explore areas that support my intended career path. Student Support services have been extremely accessible and helpful. The careers team provides guidance on CV's, applications and interviews. This support is continued for a set number of years after graduation. This displays their commitment to long term career development and actual care for graduates. Student Support and Disability Services are easy to reach and very responsive. Following on with the student support services, each student is assigned a tailored personal tutor who checks in regularly. These meetings are not just academically focused; this time is also used to express any personal struggles and concerns that the student may be experiencing. This continuous support throughout your studies is extremely important and Birmingham City University staff demonstrate this well. In terms of campus life, BCU actively promotes social life and finding a belonging in the university. This is done through the multiple societies they have, supporting students manage academic pressure and promoting wellbeing. Whilst my experience at BCU has been largely positive, it is recognisable that the IT and technology resources can be improved. On many occasions, university systems are down, making it difficult for students to access online materials and meet timetable requirements. Limiting their study time. Overall, my time Birmingham City University has been positive, with outstanding support and excellent opportunities for flexible learning. These past three years, I have found my belonging at the university and met many amazing people through the social life the university encourage. The resources and support available have greatly contributed to my personal and academic development and I feel confident stepping into the world of work.
Strong support for student success
As an alumni of Birmingham City University, I can confidently say the university does a great job preparing students for the future. There are plenty of resources available to help with internships, skill development, and networking with industry professionals, which really makes a difference when starting your career. The facilities and equipment are modern and well maintained, giving students everything they need to succeed academically. BCU�s strong industry connections and great location also open up many opportunities for gaining real work experience. The support I received played a big role in helping me move forward in my professional journey.
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Birmingham City University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 17.3% United Kingdom
Top 11.8% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
1001
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1001 | 1001 | 1001 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
1351
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 194 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1291 | 1545 | 1351 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | 801 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
We are here to help you make the most of your time at the University. We provide high quality services that support you, enhance your learning experience and are responsive to your changing needs, before, during and after university.
- Careers and Job Prospects
- Child Care
- Finance/Money Matters
- Health and Wellbeing
- Visas and Immigration
- Student Mentoring
Housing services
As an international student you are guaranteed Birmingham City University accommodation for the duration of your course.
Library services
Library and Learning Resources has four libraries: Curzon, Mary Seacole, School of Art and School of Jewellery. Each of these contains a wealth of printed material to support the course taught at their respective campus. A variety of study space is available.
ICT services
IT Help
The IT team offers helpful technical support.
Medical services
Our professional and confidential Health and Wellbeing services offer support for your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, helping you to make the most out of your time at university. We can help you with:
- Disability support
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Counselling
- Health care
- Faith and spiritual wellbeing
Campus life
City South Campus in Edgbaston, to the south of the City Centre, is home to our Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences. We have a wide range of courses in health and social care, education (teacher training and non-teacher training), life sciences, and sport, and our students benefit from practical learning facilities – from a mock operating theatre and hospital wards, laboratories and sports clinics, and specialised education facilities.
Sports facilities
Sport and exercise offer great benefits both physically and mentally. As a student at BCU, you'll have the chance to try out a new sport or activity or join a weekly session with no strings attached! You'll be able to stay active while you study, meet new people and feel great.
The eight court sports hall has a semi-sprung wood floor and is marked out for:
- Badminton
- Netball
- Basketball
- Five-a-side football
- Cricket
- Volleyball.
Student clubs
As a BCU student you are automatically a member of your Students’ Union and have access to the wide range of fantastic services and facilities on offer!
BCUSU will be behind some of the biggest events at the University, such as BCU's Big Welcome and Graduation Ball. They also offer over 100 sports teams, societies and media groups for you to get involved in. Whatever your interests, they’ve got it covered!
Accreditation
Our LLB is accredited by the Joint Academic Stage Board of England and Wales as a Qualifying Law Degree
Birmingham City University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United Kingdom Country
Birmingham City
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