International MBA 

at Birmingham City University, Birmingham

BCU MBA cost for international students for course starting in September is £19,970 for 2025-26. Students have to also pay the amount for living expenses. The components included in the cost of living is hostel & meals, transportation, books & supplies, etc. The duration of the BCU MBA is 12 months.

The Complete University Guide has ranked it in the top 100 programs in the UK in its Accounting & Finance and Business & Management Studies ranking since 2017. Similarly, The Guardian has also placed it under the top 100 ranking in the UK in its Accounting & Finance and Business, Management & Marketing ranking since 2017 and 2020 respectively. Both the ranking publishers have also placed it under the top 100 positions for engineering programme rankings. According to The Guardian, Business, Management & Marketing course is ranked at 95th position in 2023. The Complete University Guide ranked Business and Management Studies at 103rd position in 2023. 

Below are the requirements for Birmingham City University’s MBA course:

• The university doesn’t need any previous work experience for MBA international programme; however, having work experience will be beneficial. The general admission requirements have been listed below. One of the listed requirements has to be met for admission into the course.

• Minimum 2.2 honours degree from a British university or equivalent foreign institution in any subject.

• A graduate-level professional qualification in a relevant field of study.

• BCU approved the pre-masters programme.

• The University asks for either a three or four-year bachelor’s degree (depending upon course requirements) with at least 55% scores (50% from top universities) from a recognised degree for Postgraduate Diploma, MBAs or Master’s Degree courses. Some courses will need the applicant to have higher grades.

• GRE/GMAT scores

• Statement of Purpose

• CV/Resume

Although no previous work experience is needed for BCU's MBA international programme, having work experience will be beneficial. The general admission requirements have been listed below. One of the listed requirements has to be met for admission into the course.

• Minimum 2.2 honours degree from a British university or equivalent foreign institution in any subject.

• A graduate-level professional qualification in a relevant field of study.

• BCU approved pre-masters programme.

Note: Other types of qualifications may be considered on a case by case basis.

Acceptance rate of Birmingham City University is 75%. This shows that it is moderately hard to get into the university. Indian students who want to take admission to BCU UK UG courses should have passed Class 12. Those who want to take admission to the PG courses of this university should have passed a Bachelor's degree. 

Below are some unique facts about Birmingham City University that students must know:

•  Birmingham City has the largest public library in Europe making it the best place to stay to study in the UK.
• Students at Birmingham University have a chance to gain industry and professional practice experience through work placements, Study Abroad exchanges overseas programs, etc.
• Many of Birmingham City University courses have internationally recognized accreditations such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and Royal Institute of British Architects.
• The University also has an entrepreneurship team and incubator that supports students who want to work for themselves and want to start their startups or businesses. 

A few of the benefits of studying at BCU are given below:

• Industry-standard facilities: BCU UK has invested over £400 million across the campuses and facilities. State-of-the-art Parkside building that includes film and TV studios and hospital wards at the City South campus, students are going to have the best possible space to learn.
• Scholarships: BCU UK offers various scholarship opportunities to students.
• Employability Support: Employability is at the heart of all BCU courses. The university’s industry connections, career support, and practice-based learning prepare students for the working world.

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More than 500 course options are available for international students at BCU. Aspirants may choose their programme and specialisation across various disciplines through the following faculties:

• Health, Education and Life Sciences

• Computing Engineering and the Built Environment

• Business, Law and Social Sciences

• Arts, Design and Media

International aspiring applicants must apply for their applications by the deadlines specified. If an application is sent late, the dates are set appropriately. Below are the dates for enrolling on-time and late submissions.

Note- Deadlines vary depending on the course and can change frequently. The university encourages students to check the school or department’s website for proper deadlines.