Birmingham City University

💼 97.4% graduate employment rate — with 100% MBA employment within six months of completion

💡 STEAMhouse business incubator gives graduates access to startup support and entrepreneurship programmes post-graduation

🏅 Gold TEF rating for Student Experience; £340M Super Campus investment in central Birmingham.

📍 City-centre campus in Birmingham — the UK’s youngest major city with strong graduate job market

🤝 Dedicated OpportUNIty student employment agency connects students with paid work during their studies

🎓 Graduate+ scheme — the first in the UK to receive AdvanceHE’s employability endorsement for post-graduation career preparation

The median fee for an undergraduate degree or diploma at Birmingham City University is approximately GBP 18,570. The median fee for a postgraduate degree or diploma at Birmingham City University is approximately GBP 18,600.

Birmingham City University offers courses with discounts of up to GBP 3,000 for international students.

Birmingham City University is accredited by the Office for Students , Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and Engineering Council (via accredited PEIs).

The employment rate at Birmingham City University is 97% within 6 to 12 months after graduation.

We do not have any courses from Birmingham City University that have mandatory internships or placements in their curriculum. However, you may still be able to get your own internship or job during term breaks.

Birmingham City University offers international students a comprehensive range of support services including:

• UK Student visa guidance, CAS issuance support, and immigration advice through the International Student Advisory Service

• BCU International Scholarships available for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate international applicants

• Academic skills workshops, English language support, and tutoring through the Centre for Academic Success

• BCU-managed student accommodation with international student floors and dedicated welfare support staff

• Career development, part-time work guidance, and employer connections through the Careers+ team

Some of the rankings of Birmingham City University include:

#1001-1200 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026)

#801-1000 in the world (Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2026)

#103 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026)

Post-study work permit options at Birmingham City University in the United Kingdom depend on your qualification level: All graduates can work for 18 months after graduation.; PhD graduates can work for 3.0 years after graduation.

Note: If you are a doctor or nurse, or you work in health or adult social care, you may be eligible for the Health and Care Worker visa (lower cost and does not require IHS)

Work permissions for international students at Birmingham City University in United Kingdom depend on your study level:

• For Diploma or certificate courses, students can work up to 10 hours per week during term time and can work full-time per week during breaks.

• For Degree courses, students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and can work full-time per week during breaks.

No separate work permit is required. Part-time students cannot work. Students can't set up their own business or be self-employed (freelance).