Birmingham City University (BCU)

Birmingham City University (BCU) is a public university based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with over 31,000 students from 100+ countries. The institution traces its roots back to 1843 and evolved through the City of Birmingham Polytechnic (1971) to gain full university status in 1992. BCU offers a broad spectrum of academic programmes spanning engineering, design, business, health, education, the arts and more, emphasising practice-based, industry-relevant learning. Situated in the heart of Birmingham, BCU is committed to being an “anchor institution” – contributing to its city and region while delivering a transformative student experience and inclusive education for a better society.