Birmingham City University
(BCU)
About
Birmingham City University (BCU) is a public university in Birmingham, England. Initially established as the Birmingham College of Art with roots dating back to 1843, it was designated as a polytechnic in 1971 and gained university status in 1992.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 12 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 27,055
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 31%
- Female : Male
- 62 : 38
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 201-300 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Education | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | =788 | 31.2 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsUK performing arts school (2017-)
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