Overview

Location	Birmingham, England
Term(s)	Fall: September - January, Spring: January - June, Summer: Mid-July - Early-August
Areas of Study	Accountancy, Broadcasting, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Fashion Photography, Finance, Information Systems, LEJA, Management, Marketing, Social Sciences, Education, and MANY more!
Housing	Residence Hall
Passport	Required
Visa (for US citizens)	Not Required for < 6 month stay

Eligibility

GPA	2.8
Grad credit	Not available
Pre-requiste	No previous proficiency required
Student Year	Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Entry Requirements

Semester Program: You are REQUIRED to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in this program. Proff of vaccination will be required prior to WIU registration. Students can participate in a semester or academic year exchange BCU where they will have opportunities to take coursework in a variety of disciplines. 

Summer Program: The International Summer School at BCU offers a variety of three-week programs.

Housing and Meals: BCU has housing available in student dormitories. More information about housing and meal options can be found on the university website.

Entry Requirements: Summer students do not need a visa to participate. Students participating in a semester program do not need to apply for a visa before entering the country and can receive their visa upon entry in the airport. Students participating in an academic year program will need a visa before entering the UK. 

Health Insurance: It is a university policy that all WIU students who study abroad are either covered under WIU student health insurance OR have purchased the Patriot Travel Medical Insurance plan through IMG.

Academics:  Be aware that Majors are called "Courses." 

Costs (Comparative Table)

Semester Program

Items	WIU	Birmingham
Tuition 12 semester hours, plan V	4,506.00	4506.00
Commitment Fee		75.00
Health Insurance	842.00	200.00
Passport		135.00
Housing and Meals	4,365.00	3100.00
Student Visa		123.00
Books and Supplies	400.00	200.00
Total	10,113.00	8339.00*

*You are responsible for purchasing your own flights.

Summer Program

Items	WIU	Birmingham
Tuition 3 semester hours, plan V	1,026..80	2,600.00
Commitment Fee		75.00
Health Insurance		100.00
Passport		135.00
Housing and Meals	380 for housing+320 estimated for 3 weeks meal	(Included in tuition) / 400 for evening meals
Books and Supplies	50.00	100.00
Total	1,776.80	3010.00**

*You are responsible for purchasing your own flights.

*Evening meals not included

WIU Financial Aid applies and Scholarships are available.

 

Academics

At BCU, students follow "Courses" (majors) by taking "Modules" (classes).