The Birmingham City University Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 is a guaranteed tuition fee scholarship for self-funded international students enrolling in an eligible undergraduate programme at Birmingham City University (BCU).
The scholarship provides a £5,000 tuition fee discount and is automatically awarded to eligible students, no separate scholarship application is required.
Birmingham City University Undergraduate Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Institution: Birmingham City University (BCU)
- Study Level: Bachelor’s (Undergraduate)
- Eligible Countries: International Students
- Funding Type: Partially Funded
- Scholarship Value: £5,000 Tuition Fee Discount
- Application Deadline: September 1, 2026
About the Birmingham City University Undergraduate Scholarship
The Birmingham City University Undergraduate Scholarship is designed to support self-funded international students beginning a full-time undergraduate degree in January or September 2026.
Eligible students automatically receive a tuition fee reduction once they have secured admission and enrolled at the university.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Tuition fee discount worth £5,000.
- £3,000 discount applied during the first year of study.
- £2,000 discount applied during the second year of study.
- No separate scholarship application required.
- Opportunity to study at a career-focused UK university with strong industry partnerships.
- Access to modern learning facilities and over 100 undergraduate degree programmes.
- Experience student life in one of the UK’s most diverse and multicultural cities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be classified as a self-funded international fee-paying student.
- Hold an offer for an eligible full-time undergraduate degree programme starting in January or September 2026.
- Enrol and begin studies during the eligible intake period.
- Not be progressing from a Birmingham City University or BCU International College (BCUIC) foundation programme.
- Not be eligible for another Birmingham City University scholarship, as only one scholarship may be awarded.
Ineligible Courses
The scholarship does not apply to:
- Foundation year entry programmes.
- Foundation Degrees (FdA/FdSc).
- Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Higher National Diplomas (HND).
- Courses delivered by Birmingham City University partner institutions.
- Fast-track or accelerated degree programmes.
- Part-time programmes.
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses.
- Professional practice courses.
- Short courses.
- Apprenticeship programmes.
How to Apply
To apply for the Birmingham City University Undergraduate Scholarship:
- Apply for an eligible full-time undergraduate programme at Birmingham City University.
- Receive an admission offer from the university.
- Accept your offer and complete the enrolment process.
- Pay 50% of the full tuition fee before receiving your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
- The £5,000 tuition fee discount will automatically be applied to your tuition fee invoice after enrolment if you meet all eligibility requirements.
📋 Required Documents
- Valid Passport
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Proof of English language proficiency (if required)
- Completed undergraduate admission application
- Any additional admission documents requested by Birmingham City University