Birmingham City University

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

A large, diverse university with a strong focus on professional, creative, and technical education in the UK's second city

Ranking

Top 80 UK

Students

~31,000+ total

International

~6,000+ students

Employability

95% employed

CAS Interview Requirements

  • Pre-CAS interview required for international applicants
  • Conducted via video call (Zoom or Microsoft Teams)
  • Duration: approximately 10–15 minutes
  • Questions on course choice, finances, and post-study plans
  • English communication assessed during the interview

Tuition & Living Costs

  • Undergraduate: £13,500–£16,200/year (international)
  • Postgraduate: £14,500–£18,000/year (international)
  • Living costs: ~£850–£1,100/month (outside London rate)
  • International scholarships up to £2,000 available
  • Birmingham offers lower living costs than London

Popular Courses for International Students

MSc Data Science

Masters · 1 year FT

MSc International Business

Masters · 1 year FT

BSc Computer Science

Bachelors · 3–4 years

MSc Civil Engineering

Masters · 1 year FT

MA Architecture

Masters · 1 year FT

MSc Cyber Security

Masters · 1 year FT

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Key Information

CAS interview: 10–15 minutes
Campus: Birmingham city centre
Website: bcu.ac.uk
TEF Silver rated teaching