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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-°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ 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 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ students who study abroad are either covered under °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ student health insurance OR have purchased the Patriot Travel Medical Insurance plan through .
Costs (Comparative Table)
Semester Program
ITEMS | °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ | Birmingham |
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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 | °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ | Birmingham |
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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
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