Birmingham City University

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As Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University I am delighted to extend a very warm and sincere welcome to you. Choosing a university is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life and will be influenced by many factors such as the reputation of the University, its location and facilities. We hope that this International Guide will answer your questions and help you in making that decision.

Birmingham City University is situated within the City of Birmingham, which is a vibrant and successful multicultural city. The City offers a large choice of entertainment, together with easy access to fabulous rural and historical landscapes. Birmingham City University is truly international, with students enrolling from over 80 countries, bringing with them a vital contribution of individual perspectives.

It includes travelling with a different view, developing different perspectives and opening your mind to the possibilities. The balance of theory and practice at the University, incorporating the key relationships we hold with local, national and international partners, will prepare you for your chosen careers. Birmingham City University will give you the ability, self-confidence and the desire to go on learning for the rest of your life and to cope with new situations. Studying at Birmingham City University will give you the skills and knowledge to open up the opportunities that come from having a receptive and enquiring mind.

Birmingham City University provides an orientation programme to help you settle into your new home and our dedicated team at the International Office and Student Services will do all they can to assist you. I wish you every success and we look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham City University in the near future.

Professor David Tidmarsh
BSc (Hons), PhD, CEng, FIMechE, FCMI
Vice-Chancellor