Program Details

Location(s)	Birmingham, United Kingdom
Term	Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Credit	Accountancy, Broadcasting, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Fashion Photography, Finance, Information Systems, LEJA, Management, Marketing, Social Sciences
Classes Held	On-site
Housing	Residence Hall
Passport	Required

Program Eligibility

GPA	2.5
Grad credit	Not available
Non-WIU	No
Pre-requiste	No previous proficiency required
Student Year	Sophomore, Junior, Senior

About the Program

General: Birmingham City University is a large, multi-cultural university with 23,000 students. The Perry Barr campus, where you will take your courses, is located about three miles north of the city center and houses the Business School and the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences.

Semester Program: 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. Visa requirements can be found here.

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.

Costs (Comparative Table)

Semester Program

ITEMS	WIU	Birmingham
Tuition 12 semester hours, plan Q	4,603.44	4,603.44
Application Fee		75.00
International Required Insurance		200.00
Passport		170.00
Housing and Meals	4,790.00	4,700.00
Student Visa		123.00
Books and Supplies	400.00	200.00
Total	9,793.44	10,071.44*

  * Students will arrange their own airfare.  

SUMMER PROGRAM

ITEMS	WIU	Birmingham
Tuition 3 semester hours, plan Q	1,144.02	2,365.85
Application Fee		75.00
International Required Insurance		50.00
Passport		170.00
Housing and Meals	1,260.00	300.00
Books and Supplies	100.00	0
Total	2,504.02	2,960.85*

  *Students will arrange their own airfare. 

Financial Aid and Scholarships are available. 

Semester Dates

Fall: September-January

Spring: January-June

Summer: Mid July-Early August

You can find out more information about BCU by visiting their website.

Academics

Semester students are eligible to take most courses offered at BCU. It is important to note that any courses listed as 30 credits are offered as academic-year courses and cannot be taken if you will be participating in a semester-long program.

Students looking for other courses can look through the BCU website or contact the Office of Study Abroad and Outreach.