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Birmingham City University

4 Cardigan Street

  • Location: City

About us

Birmingham City University is a modern university that is focused on equipping students with skills for their careers. Our university experience empowers students with a personalised education that focuses on innovation, inclusion and industry excellence. 

The University focuses on practice-led, knowledge-based learning, providing access to cutting-edge facilities and real-world experience. Over £400 million has been invested into university campuses and facilities, ensuring students have the best possible spaces in which to learn. 50 of our courses are accredited by respected professional bodies and our teaching staff come from and maintain their links with industry, ensuring you are given an insight into the latest thinking. We are constantly looking for new ways to enhance the learning experience, with inspiring visiting lecturers, opportunities to work or study abroad and placement opportunities available. 

 

What makes us different

With around 31,000 students from 100 countries (HESA Student Record 2021/22 © Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited) Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success. 

We aim to develop graduates who have the ability and confidence to excel wherever their ambition takes them. Our courses offer placement opportunities and practice-based project work, giving you hands-on experience of the industries you’ll be working in. BCU has been voted the best university in the West Midlands for placements by RateMyPlacement.co.uk (2024-2025).

At Birmingham City University, we're committed to helping entrepreneurial students achieve their full potential. Our innovative STEAMhouse building and employability services mean we have the highest number of student and graduate business start-ups of any university in the West Midlands (HESA, 2022).

 

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Course locations

City Centre

Birmingham, B4 7XG

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham, B15 3TN

Parkside Building

Birmingham, B4 7BD

Curzon Building

Birmingham, B4 7BD

Margaret Street

Birmingham, B3 3BX

Main Site

B4 7BD

School of Acting, Bournville

Birmingham, B30 1JX

Millennium Point

Birmingham, B4 7XG

South and City College Birmingham

Birmingham, B5 5SU

National Institute of Conductive Ed

Birmingham, B13 8RD

University House

Birmingham, B5 5JU

Vittoria Street

Birmingham, B1 3PA

BMet (Matthew Boulton)

Birmingham, B4 7PS

University House / City South Campus

Birmingham, B5 5JU

Aston Villa Foundation

Birmingham, B6 6HE

Alexander Stadium

Birmingham, B42 2LR

Main Site

B4 7BD