Kenya
Birmingham City University is one of the UK's most dynamic institutions for higher education. We are a vibrant, multicultural university with over 30,000 students from more than 100 countries, offering an innovative and practical approach to teaching and learning.
Our portfolio of excellent courses, investment in state-of-the-art facilities, first-rate staff, and focus on practical skills and professional relevance make us a first choice for students. Our courses are convenient and career-focused, and many are accredited by professional bodies. This means that you'll gain qualifications with us that are highly valued by employers, giving you a significant advantage in the job market.
We've invested heavily in innovative technology to give our students the best possible preparation for their chosen careers. Facilities include a mock law court, a virtual radiography suite, broadcast studios, fashion workshops and a mock operating theatre.
Our research is also attracting international attention. In the prestigious Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, research across 11 of our subject areas was classified as 'world-leading', 'internationally excellent', or 'recognised internationally'.
It's an inspiring time to be a student at Birmingham City University. We've invested over £400 million in our estate, including a significant expansion of our City Centre Campus at Eastside, which provides students with an enviable range of facilities.
Foundation courses
Minimum Overall KCSE Score: C+.
Core Subject Requirements:
English: Minimum of a C grade.
Mathematics: Minimum of a C grade
Undergraduate courses
Accepts students who hold a KCSE certificate, including eight examinable subjects, with a minimum average of Grade B+ in at least seven subjects.
Core Subject Requirements:
English: Minimum of a C grade
Mathematics: Minimum of a C grade
Postgraduate courses
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of a 2:2 classification.
Special requirements
Art and Design
All undergraduate courses in the art and design Schools require a good portfolio of artwork. Some postgraduate courses also require a portfolio, others require a proposal of studies, while some courses require both a portfolio and a proposal of studies. Please check the faculty website for specific requirements.
Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment (CEBE)
All undergraduate programmes in the CEBE faculty require Mathematics at O Level. However, for the Engineering suite and BEng in Telecommunication and Networks, Mathematics is required at AS Level, with a minimum Grade C or equivalent.
Business School
All Business School undergraduate Year 1 courses require a minimum grade of C in Mathematics at O Level or its equivalent.
English language requirements
We only accept qualifications obtained from 2015 onwards.
- C (Plain) - For courses requiring IELTS 6.0 overall
- B- (Minus) - For courses requiring IELTS 6.5 overall
- B (Plain) - For courses requiring IELTS 7.0 overall
Scholarship News
We are offering partial scholarships for courses delivered in Birmingham City Business School and Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment faculties at the following rates:
| Scholarship Type | Amount in £ (Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Business School only) | 1,500 |
| Postgraduate (if you attain a 2nd class Bachelor's degree) | 1,000 |
| Postgraduate (if you attain a 1st class Bachelor's degree) | 1,500 |
1. Applicants must be granted an unconditional offer and submitted your £3,000 deposit.
2. It is operated on a first come, first service basis.
3. Scholarships are discounted from programmes' tuition fees.
If you have any question, please email international.enquiries@bcu.ac.uk.
Sorry, there are currently no planned visits by Birmingham City University representatives to your country.
Country contact
Do you have a question?
Mr Charles Magee
International Regional Manager
International Office
Birmingham City University
Email: international.enquiries@bcu.ac.uk
Miss Mary Mumbi Karanja
International Recruitment Officer
Birmingham City University
Email: mary.karanja@bcu.ac.uk
Student views
What our students say...
"For me, studying overseas was still just a pipe dream. Studying abroad appealed to me in large part because I wanted to travel and see new cultures."
Murrissa Gitau is a Kenyan student studying a master's degree in Applied Child Psychology.
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