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Birmingham City University

With just over a million inhabitants, Birmingham is the second largest city in England. Home to many universities and with 40% of the population under the age of 25, this is a great place to study. 

Country
United Kingdom
City
Birmingham
Agreement
Exchange
Type
Studies
To av bygningene på Birmingham City University

About the partner institution

Birmingham City University

Located in the heart of England, Birmingham is a modern city with a vibrant culture and nightlife. It is said that the city has more miles of canals than Venice and that the popular dish 'Balti Curry' was invented here. With five universities and nearly 65,000 students, there is always something happening. Our partner university, Birmingham City University (BCU), is located in the city center and offers a wide range of programmes.

Tuition-free places: 8 (2 for Law, 2 for Social Sciences, 2 for Economics/Marketing, 2 for Music)

Requirements

You must be enrolled on a study programme at UiA and have completed a minimum of 60 credits before you go on exchange. In the description of your study programme you will find more information about other possible requirements for applying for an exchange.

BCU requires students to document English language qualifications and accept a number of qualifications. 

 

Credits and courses

60 UK credits equals 30 ECTS. 

Courses for students in Social Sciences 

 

The academic year

  • September - January
  • January - May

For more details, check their Academic Calendar

Tuition fees and scholarships

No tuition fees

Accommodation

BCU guarantee housing for international students as long as you apply by their deadlines. Check this page for more information about housing. 

Additional information

Insurance and Visa in the United Kingdom

Students with EU/EEA citizenship who intend to stay in the UK for less than six months will be considered visitors and do not need to apply for a visa.

Students who intend to stay in the UK for more than six months must apply for a Student visa on gov.uk before departure. In 2024, a Student visa costs £490. In addition, you must pay a healthcare surcharge of £776 per year (2024). This healthcare surcharge must be paid before submitting the visa application.

These programmes offer exchange to Birmingham City University