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Educating more than 31,000 students from 120 countries, 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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Undergraduate77%Postgraduate23%
Study mode
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Full-time86%Part-time14%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK85%International15%EU0%
Student gender
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Male 39%Female 61%
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 2027
Overall ranking
95th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000518 52%95th
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Entry standards
/ Max 208108 52%98th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.15 79%67th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.70 67%92nd
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.19 19%118th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45922205 48%61st
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2556374 15%121st
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.317.6108th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.8 92%57th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10068.8 69%85th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10074.8 75%58th
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Subject League Tables 2027
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
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
Overall ranking
82nd out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10073.0 73%82nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 20993 45%84th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.13 78%74th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.36 59%84th
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Continuation
/ Max 10092.4 92%36th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10047.0 47%87th
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Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
Frequently asked questions
With so many undergraduate courses available to study, you’re 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 helps you build important employability and life skills. It offers 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 includes a range of halls of residence that offer on-campus and inner-city living. The facilities and features available include three-quarter beds, en suites and even gyms – 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.