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Birmingham City University (BCU) is a prominent educational institution located in the heart of Birmingham, UK. It serves over 31,000 students from around 100 countries, emphasizing practice-based learning across a diverse range of disciplines. The university's origins trace back to the 19th century, beginning with the Birmingham Government School of Design in 1843, which evolved into the Birmingham College of Art. Over time, various institutions, including the Birmingham School of Music and Birmingham College of Commerce, merged to form The City of Birmingham Polytechnic in 1971. In 1992, it gained university status and was renamed the University of Central England in Birmingham, before adopting its current name in 2007. BCU is organized into several faculties, such as Arts, Design and Media, Business, Law & Social Sciences, Health, Education & Life Sciences, and Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment. The university is committed to social responsibility, research, and fostering partnerships that contribute to regional growth. Notable developments include the Parkside Building and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, which highlight BCU's ongoing investment in state-of-the-art facilities.