Birmingham City University (BCU) is one of the modern comprehensive universities in Britain. Its history can be traced back to 1843, located in Birmingham, England. BCU has about 25,000 students from more than 80 countries around the world, 6 colleges and more than 300 courses. The school attaches great importance to students' social practical ability, and the courses offered are practical and innovative. BCU has eight campuses in Birmingham * * *, with advanced modern teaching facilities and laboratories, providing better hardware facilities for students, including libraries and activity centers. As part of the development of East Birmingham, the school built a new "flagship" campus at a cost of10.50 billion. City University of Birmingham ranked 9 1 in The Times British University Ranking in 20 14, 88th in The Guardian British University Ranking in 20 15, and 82nd in The Complete University Guide in 20 15.