# iBCU

> University information and organization app for Birmingham City University. (iPhone/iPad app by Birmingham City University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibcu/id375319801 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Birmingham City University](https://appshunter.io/developer/346172757)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 338 MB
- Released: 2010-06-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibcu/id375319801/reviews.md

## What is iBCU?

‘The University in your pocket’
iBCU is the app for staff, students and guests at Birmingham City University that provides real time on-the-go info to support you day to day. The app ties in with iCity and has a variety of features to help you stay organised and up to date with news and events.

Features:
	YourDay - see your day at a glance, with combined timetable, important alerts and more
	Timetable - always know where you need to be
	Noticeboard – view all your notices, news, events and subscribed feeds on the go
	Maps – find your way around each campus, with links to local car parks and bus stops
	Directory - build a personalised contact list that syncs through iCity
	PC Finder – find available PCs across campus, including handy colour coded maps

## Key features

- Daily schedule overview
- Campus timetable
- News and events feed
- Campus maps and navigation
- PC availability finder
- Personalized contact directory

## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibcu/id375319801/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Useful App

*2025-05-09*

App is very useful, especially for keeping track of daily activities and timetable.

### 1/5 — Why doesn’t this app work on IPhone?

*2025-02-26*

In the beginning, it worked absolutely fine. A couple of days later it stopped working and I couldn’t access anything. Every-time I open the app, it’s a navy screen, I’ve tried deleting the app and re-downloading but it still doesn’t work. 

It works on my IPad but I need it on my phone so it’s accessible when travelling. 

Please fix this.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-10-31*

Great app, thank you! I find the calendar really useful.

### 1/5 — Keeps Crashing

*2024-10-17*

I can’t even have the app open for 5 seconds before it keeps crashing. It was working before the last update. What have they done

### 2/5 — Ok but not worth your 96k tuition

*2022-01-06, version 8.18.0*

Great for timetables and library loans. But nothing substantial to help the university student with its course. Had promised that moodle would be accessible on there.

### 5/5 — 2020 review

*2020-01-28*

The app used to be awful, but this has now changes the last update in summer 2019 made it a lot better

### 1/5 — Timetable

*2019-11-01, version 8.11*

Useless when planning more than a few hours ahead. Needs a monthly view calendar to make it worthwhile.

### 1/5 — SAMS attendance not working for IOS

*2018-11-06, version 8.3*

The SAMS attendance not available for the IOS. A university that every student pays £9,000 a year but cant create one proper functioning app. Pure disappointment.

### 1/5 — Just poor.

*2018-10-30, version 8.3*

Such a poorly designed app. It should be far better with easier links. The calendar in particular is just rubbish. This would be a definitive fail if it were an exam.

### 1/5 — Timetable!

*2018-09-18*

What have you done to the timetable?! 
It is terrible now.. have no idea what day it is! put it back so you can have a monthly view, you know what day it is and you don’t have to scroll every time you want a different day!! The new version is pointless sorry to complain!

## Frequently asked questions about iBCU

### What does the iBCU app do?

The iBCU app serves as a digital companion for Birmingham City University staff, students, and guests. It offers real-time information to support daily activities, including a combined timetable, important alerts, campus news, and event updates.

### What are the key features of the iBCU app?

Key features include 'YourDay' for a daily overview, a detailed 'Timetable' to know where to be, a 'Noticeboard' for news and events, 'Maps' for campus navigation, a 'Directory' for contacts, and a 'PC Finder' to locate available computers.

### Is the iBCU app free to use?

Yes, the iBCU app is available for free. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a completely free user experience.

### Who is the iBCU app intended for?

This app is designed for anyone associated with Birmingham City University, including staff, students, and guests. It aims to provide essential on-the-go information to help manage daily university life.

### How does the app help with campus navigation?

The 'Maps' feature within the iBCU app allows users to find their way around each campus. It also includes helpful links to local car parks and bus stops, making commuting and on-campus travel more convenient.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.2.0 — 2026-09-01

This release contains some important maintenance changes and compatibility with 2026 timetables.

### 10.1.0 — 2026-07-13

This new release gives a revamped experience for the following parts of the app:
- Timetable
- What's happening
- Library

### 10.0.0 — 2026-05-15

We have updated the app to give a redesigned home screen and pcfinder

### 9.7.9 — 2026-03-13

Improvements & fixes

### 9.7.6 — 2026-02-03

Various improvements and fixes throughout the app

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