Birmingham City International College is a pathway college run by Navitas in partnership with Birmingham City University. It offers foundation and first-year programmes that lead into Birmingham City University degrees in business, computing, engineering and media. Choose it for a supported route into a UK university.
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Official website: bcuic.navitas.com
Birmingham City University
Navitas
Birmingham city centre
£14,000 – £17,000
International students, foundation and pathway programmes
£10,000 – £12,500
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on bcuic.navitas.com before you apply.
International Foundation Year (Business)
FoundationDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 60
International Foundation Year (Computing)
FoundationDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 60
International Year One (Business)
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 64
Pre-Master's Programme
Pre-MastersDuration
6 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 64
Progression into Birmingham City University degrees.
Small classes and extra academic support.
Several start dates a year.
Students progress into Birmingham City University bachelor's and Master's degrees.
University graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Birmingham's professional services sector offers internships.
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The college is based on Birmingham City University's City Centre Campus, sharing its library and facilities.
Birmingham is the UK's second city with a big student population and rents well below London.
CAS from Birmingham City University
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
The college accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply about three months before the September, January or May start to leave time for the CAS and visa.
Foundation and pre-Master's programmes start in September, January and May, and International Year One starts in September and January.
You need a Student route visa. Birmingham City University issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing proof of funds, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Foundation years in business and computing, International Year One and the pre-Master's programme are popular. Entry needs school or degree results and IELTS 5.0-5.5.
The college offers some scholarships for pathway students. Check the college's website for current awards.
