Summary
Birmingham City University combines innovative teaching and learning, sector-leading student support and effective partnerships with some of the country's top employers. With a history dating back to 1843, the university focuses on practice-led, knowledge-based learning, providing access to cutting-edge facilities and real-world experience.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate76%Postgraduate24%
Study mode
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Full-time87%Part-time13%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK86%International12%EU2%
Student gender
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Male 37%Female 63%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
92nd out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000577 58%92nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 212130 61%68th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.08 77%50th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.70 67%93rd
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.19 19%119th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33251468 44%100th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2226510 23%98th
7 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.317.184th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.4 91%79th
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Graduate prospects 鈥� outcomes
/ Max 10072.5 73%90th
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Graduate prospects 鈥� on track
/ Max 10073.6 74%92nd
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Subject League Tables 2025
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Information Technology & Systems
- Land & Property Management
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Materials Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Sports Science
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
Overall ranking
76th out of 103
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10080.7 81%76th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227120 53%51st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.19 80%39th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.36 59%84th
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Continuation
/ Max 10094.7 95%46th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10046.0 46%94th
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many undergraduate courses available to study, you鈥檙e bound to find the right one for you. Birmingham City University is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities, that can help strengthen your university experience. Birmingham City University will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects you are interested in more in-depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
BCU's accommodation portfolio has a range of halls of residence offering on campus and inner city living, with various facilities and features including three-quarter beds, en suites and even gyms 鈥� meaning there's something for everyone. Free Wi-Fi is available in halls, as well as shared kitchen and dining facilities, and 24-hour campus security. Larger halls have communal areas. In accessible halls, several rooms are adapted for disabled students.