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Office of Study Abroad and Outreach

Birmingham City UniversityÌý

Snapshot

Program Details
³¢´Ç³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô(²õ)Ìý Birmingham, United Kingdom
Term Ìý Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Credit Ìý Accountancy, Broadcasting, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Fashion Photography, Finance, Information Systems, LEJA, Management, Marketing, Social Sciences
Classes HeldÌý On-site
Housing Ìý Residence Hall
Passport RequiredÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Program Eligibility
GPA 2.5
Grad credit Not available
Non-Â鶹Éç Ìý No
Pre-requiste No previous proficiency required
Student Year Sophomore, Junior, Senior

About the Program

General:ÌýBirmingham 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:ÌýStudents can participate in a semester or academic year exchange BCU where they will have opportunities to take coursework in a variety of disciplines.Ìý

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

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

Entry Requirements:ÌýSummer 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 .

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

Costs (Comparative Table)

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

Ìý * Students will arrange their own airfare.Ìý

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

Ìý *Students will arrange their own airfare .Ìý

Financial Aid and Scholarships are available.Ìý


Semester Dates

Fall: September-January

Spring: January-June

Summer: Mid July-Early August

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


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 or contact the Office of Study Abroad and Outreach.


Contact US:

Sarah Looman
sj-looman@wiu.eduÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Horrabin Room 8
Tel: 309-298-2504