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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 & Legal Studies | 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 & Training | 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-)
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Birmingham City University?
Birmingham City University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank =1,545.
When was Birmingham City University founded?
Birmingham City University was founded in 1992.
What are the top subjects at Birmingham City University?
Top subjects at Birmingham City University include: Performing Arts, Law & Legal Studies, Art & Design, Computer Science, Engineering & Technology.
Where is Birmingham City University located?
Birmingham City University is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom.