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    Birmingham City University: International Student Guide 2026

    By Lightning Enrolment Editorial TeamPublished Updated 7 min read

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    Birmingham City University Overview

    BCU is a large modern university based in the UK's second largest city. It is known for its creative, media, business and computing programmes, with industry standard facilities.

    Why Choose BCU

  1. City centre location in Birmingham
  2. Strong links with BBC, ITV and creative industries
  3. Modern facilities including Steamhouse innovation centre
  4. Diverse and welcoming international community

    5. Popular Courses

  5. MSc Big Data Analytics
  6. MA International Business
  7. BA Media and Communication
  8. BSc Cyber Security
  9. MBA

    10. Entry Requirements (Indicative)

  10. Undergraduate: IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component
  11. Postgraduate: 2:2 bachelor's, IELTS 6.0 to 6.5

    12. Tuition Fees 2026 (Indicative)

  12. Undergraduate: from approximately GBP 16,000 per year
  13. Postgraduate: from approximately GBP 17,000 per year

    14. Scholarships

  14. International Scholarships of up to GBP 2,500
  15. Country specific awards in selected markets

    16. Why Birmingham

  16. UK's youngest major city
  17. Excellent rail links, 1h 20m to London
  18. Lower living costs than London
  19. Vibrant food, arts and sports scene

    20. Source: [Birmingham City University](/universities/birmingham-city-university) official website, UCAS.

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