Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University has spent the last decade rebuilding itself around a new city-centre campus: the Curzon Building, Millennium Point and the Parkside and STEAMhouse innovation buildings sit beside HS2's Curzon Street station. The university is known for practice-based teaching, with courses accredited by professional bodies in business, computing, engineering, health and the built environment.
About BCU
Its schools of Art, Jewellery and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire give it a creative depth few modern universities match, and its health faculty is one of the largest trainers of nurses and allied health professionals in England.
For Oasis this is home ground. Our office is a short walk from the Curzon Building and we meet BCU's international team regularly, which is why many of our students start here.
Strong subjects
Entry at a glance
| English | IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each) for most undergraduate, 6.5 for most postgraduate; PTE, Duolingo and MOI accepted for many programmes |
| Intakes | September; January |
| Undergraduate fees | from about £16,000 a year |
| Postgraduate fees | £16,000 to £19,500 a year |
| Application fee | None for most courses |
| Deposit | £4,000 tuition deposit for international students |
Fees are indicative for 2026/27. We confirm the exact figure with the university before you apply.
Courses
A selection. Ask us for the full list, or for a course that is not shown here.
| Course | Level | Length | Indicative fee | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Computer Science | Undergraduate | 3 years (4 with placement) | £16,850 | Sep, Jan |
| BA (Hons) Business and Management | Undergraduate | 3 years | £16,850 | Sep, Jan |
| MSc Data Science | Postgraduate | 1 year | £18,200 | Sep, Jan |
| MSc Cyber Security | Postgraduate | 1 year | £18,200 | Sep, Jan |
| MBA | Postgraduate | 1 year | £19,500 | Sep, Jan |
| MSc International Business | Postgraduate | 1 year | £17,400 | Sep, Jan |
| BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) | Undergraduate | 3 years | £17,500 | Sep |
| MA Visual Communication | Postgraduate | 1 year | £17,400 | Sep |
Campus and student life
Student life
Over 100 societies, a Students' Union in the Curzon Building, and a city with one of Europe's youngest populations.
Accommodation
University-managed halls within walking distance of both campuses, all bills included, plus a large private student housing market in Eastside and Digbeth.
Facilities
Trading floor, TV studios, engineering labs, a full mock courtroom, simulation hospital wards and the STEAMhouse maker space.
Careers
Graduate+ employability award, placement years on most degrees, and strong links with Jaguar Land Rover, the NHS and the BBC in the Midlands.
Questions about BCU
What are the entry requirements for Birmingham City University?
Undergraduate offers typically ask for the equivalent of BBC to BBB at A level (for example 65 to 70 percent in Indian Class 12 boards). Postgraduate courses usually ask for a second-class honours degree or a 55 to 60 percent bachelor's. English is IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 or an accepted alternative.
Which courses is BCU best known for?
Computing and data science, business, nursing and health, art and design, media, jewellery and the built environment. Its professional accreditations (BCS, CIM, RICS, NMC) are a big draw.
Does BCU offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. Automatic merit awards of £2,000 to £3,000 for strong grades on many courses, plus early-payment discounts. We check the current schedule for each intake.
Is Birmingham a good city for international students?
It is the UK's second-largest city with rents around half of London's, a huge South Asian community, direct flights to Dubai, Delhi and Lagos, and five universities. It is also where Oasis is based.
Interested in BCU?
Send us your results. We will tell you which of its courses you can get into and what the year will cost.