Birmingham City University the highest intake of international students in the Birmingham area. For 2009 entry, applications rose by 37 per cent from 2008, one of the biggest increases at any university. There are almost six applications per place and course entry requirements range from 200 to 300 UCAS points for all honours programmes; other courses' requirements vary. Birmingham City University Students' Union is located at the City Centre Campus. There are several reception offices located at all the university's campuses. It is affiliated with the National Union of Students, and all students are automatically members of the union. Student media comprises a
UCAS before paying the fee and submitting the form themselves. For most current applications, the cost per student is £18 to apply for a single course, or £24 for two or more courses. Depending on the subject and on the university that they are applying for, candidates must submit their application by the relevant submission deadline to ensure their application is given equal consideration by the higher education providers they are applying to. It is possible for students to submit applications up until 30 June each year; but a late submission may not be given the same consideration as those submitted