Why choose City College Birmingham?
Several hundred international students have started their UK education careers with us and begun to work towards gaining national and internationally recognised qualifications. Some go on to Higher Education, gaining good degrees. Previous students have moved into careers such as lawyers, nurses, teachers, businessmen and technicians. Many of our students are on the ladder to successful careers. Some of our past students are now in very senior posts.
Birmingham has an international reputation for its three universities and many of its colleges. City College Birmingham shares in that reputation and works closely with the universities to provide pathways of progression for its students as they successfully complete their studies with us. We are also members of UKCISA, The Council For International Education.
If you are looking for a UK college that truly understands the needs of international students, look no further. City College Birmingham will work with you to see that you gain every opportunity for personal and educational progress, helping prepare you for Higher Education or a career in your chosen subject.
The "Progress through Partnership" programme run by City College Birmingham has built close working relationships with other colleges and government education bodies on three continents. It has been recognised by the British Council as a model of good practice. We have worked hard to understand the needs of developing nations and those who are committed to improving those skills that will assist both themselves and their home countries in the future. We understand the difficulties and costs of studying a long way from home. Our international admissions team provide a range of support services (free of charge) to help make your stay with us not only successful, but memorable 
and enjoyable as well. The team receives regular training in international student matters and in immigration policy and practices. Our fees are carefully set to be as affordable as we can make them and are among the most competitive of any UK college.
Awards
We won a Birmingham Lifelong Learning Award for our initiatives in Global Learning. Our International Team was praised for setting up strong partnerships with international education providers, and for providing high quality services to international students.
Academic strengths
We have many years of experience in providing programmes for international students. The college has built lasting relationships with the key institutions in a number of countries. We have formed partnerships with the Community Colleges Association of Jamaica and the Gambian Government and teaching sector. We also have working agreements with colleges in USA, European and South Africa. With three world-class universities in Birmingham, four universities within a 30 mile radius and 8 other Further Education colleges in the area, there is great opportunity for progression to Higher Education for City College's successful graduates.
