Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) Accommodation - Page 2

About Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) 

1. Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) distance from the city centre:

• Bus -  10-15 minutes

• Taxi -  5-10 minutes

• Walking -  20-25 minutes

• Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) has on-campus student accommodation options (Birmingham City University halls of residence) with an average rent of £3,500 to £6,000/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

• Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks.

• The best month to book a Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is late February to early March. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally starts with:

- New undergraduates (foundation students) -  Early February- March

Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Birmingham. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £350-£600 /month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) student accommodation options include Jennens Court Unite, iQ Penworks House, iQ Studios 51, Harriet Martineau Unite, Lakeside Unite, Jennens Court Unite, and Mary Sturge Unite.

2. Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) private accommodation options (Private Lets) have an average price of £250-£600/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) private lets include Teignmouth Road and Private ensuite room with 58"TV close the city!.

Secure a Private Student Room Near Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) Without a University Offer Letter

iQ Student Accommodation and Unite Students accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC)

1. City Centre

The City Center’s average accommodation rent is around £500-£600/month. It’s a 10-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Lakeside Unite. 

• Taxi -  3-5 minutes.

• Walking - 10-minute walk.

2. Jewellery Quarter

The Jewellery Quarter’s average rent is around £400-£500/month. It’s a 20-minute walk from campus.  

• Bus -  10-15 minutes

• Taxi -  5-10 minutes.

• Walking -  20-minute walk.

3. Digbeth

Digbeth’s average rent for nearby student accommodation International College BCUIC options is around £350-£450/month. Digbeth is a 15-minute walk from campus. 

• Bus - 10-15 minutes.

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes.

• Walking - 15-minute walk.

4. Edgbaston

Edgbaston averages a rent of around £550-£650/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options near the area and close to campus include Belgrave View.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-minute walk

5. Selly Oak

Selly Oak’s average rent for housing is around £350-£450/month. It’s a 15 to 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include 800 Bristol Road and Battery Park Unite.

• Bus - 5-10 minutes.

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes.

• Walking - 15-20 minute walk.

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally offer discounts or early booking offers.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.