Tawjihi
Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) with 60% plus a Community College Diploma or Associate Degree with at least 60%, 2.5 or C+ is considered for bachelor's entry. Engineering courses need at least C+ in Mathematics.
Partner university · Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham City University
A large modern university in Birmingham with roots in the Birmingham College of Art dating to 1843. Its Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and School of…
GESCO is listed as an official representative on Birmingham City University's websiteQS World #1001-1200QS World Rankings 2027
From GBP 18,570Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 1971Public university
About the university
Why students choose Birmingham City University
A large modern university in Birmingham with roots in the Birmingham College of Art dating to 1843. Its Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and School of Jewellery are distinctive, alongside strong media and healthcare provision.
Both direct entry and foundation or pathway routes are available here. If your grades or English score fall short of direct admission, the pathway route is a genuine alternative to waiting a year.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entryFoundation pathway
Photos: Birmingham City University, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
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International Foundation Programme
BCU International College offers subject-specific foundation programmes after Tawjihi with 60% plus IELTS or equivalent; completing the foundation guarantees entry to your chosen degree.
Master's
A bachelor's from a recognised university with at least 60%, Good, 2.5 or C+ is required.
Subject requirements
Art, design and media courses need a portfolio, and computing, engineering and business courses set minimum Mathematics requirements; check each course page.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked November 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What Birmingham City University costs in 2026/27
Taken from the continuing-students table; BCU publishes new-entrant fees on course pages only.
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at bcu.ac.uk. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
UndergraduateGBP 18,570 - 28,460per year
International Undergraduate ScholarshipGBP 5,000 over two yearsFor self-funding international students joining a full-time undergraduate degree, applied as GBP 3,000 off year one and GBP 2,000 off year two.
International Postgraduate ScholarshipGBP 3,000 off tuitionFor self-funding international students joining a full-time taught master's degree.Programmes
Popular courses at Birmingham City University
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to Birmingham City University, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Birmingham City University is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
Direct entry if you meet the grades, or the foundation route if you are not there yet.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at Birmingham City University: common questions
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Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) with 60% plus a Community College Diploma or Associate Degree with at least 60%, 2.5 or C+ is considered for bachelor's entry. Engineering courses need at least C+ in Mathematics.
How much does Birmingham City University cost for international students?
International undergraduate fees for 2026/27 start from GBP 18,570 a year and go up to GBP 28,460, depending on the course. Taken from the continuing-students table; BCU publishes new-entrant fees on course pages only.
Does Birmingham City University offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. International Undergraduate Scholarship (GBP 5,000 over two years); International Postgraduate Scholarship (GBP 3,000 off tuition). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into Birmingham City University?
Yes. If your grades or English do not yet meet direct entry, a foundation or pathway programme leads into Birmingham City University.
Where is Birmingham City University?
Birmingham City University is in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1971.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to Birmingham City University?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Birmingham City University directly and is listed as an official representative on the university's website. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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