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Birmingham City University
Studying in Birmingham gives a chance to live and work in a European city with world-class restaurants, entertainment and shops. Birmingham is home to more than one million people from a range of different cultures and ethnic groups, 40 percent of this population is 25 and younger.
Program Details
| Location(s) | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Term | Fall: September - January, Spring: January - June, Summer: Mid-July - Early-August |
| Credit | 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 | Not Required for < 6 month stay |
Program Eligibility
| GPA | 2.8 |
| Grad credit | Not available |
| Pre-requiste | No previous proficiency required |
| Student Year | Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
| Health Insurance | Must have WIU Student Health Insurance or IMG |
University Links
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.
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 T | 4,506.00 | 4506.00 |
| Application 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* |
* Students will arrange their own airfare.
SUMMER PROGRAM
| ITEMS | WIU | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition 3 semester hours, plan T | 1,026..80 | 2,600.00 |
| Application 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** |
*Students will arrange their own airfare.
*Evening meals not included
WIU Financial Aid applies and Scholarships are available.
"Studying abroad has opened my eyes to how young our country is. There is so much to learn from fellow nations, and likewise they can learn from us".
Madison (Maddy) Ellis
Criminology
Spring 2018
Scholarship: $1,100
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