iBCU

The University in your pocket

Birmingham City University · com.bcu.ibcu.activities

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v10.3.1 62.3 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v10.3.1 (340)
Updated: Sep 26, 2026 (12 days ago)
APK size: 62.3 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: Apr 17, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 12 (3 sensitive)
Website: bcu.ac.uk
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

iBCU is an app by Birmingham City University in the Education category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 8.24.0, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 9. It asks for 12 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, approximate location and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 10.3.0.

What's new in v10.3.1

Revamp of campus maps

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

‘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 Printing – keep track of your printing history and credit SAMS Attendance Monitoring – staff can take attendance, quicker and easier

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v8.24.0. Since v9.7.6 it requires Android 9+.

v10.3.1 LATEST Sep 26, 2026 62.3 MB TRUSTED v10.3.0 Sep 15, 2026 63.1 MB TRUSTED v10.2.0 Sep 7, 2026 63 MB TRUSTED v9.7.6 Feb 10, 2026 85.7 MB TRUSTED v8.24.0 Jul 8, 2024 67.1 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 26, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Birmingham City University” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 4 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 26, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 26, 2026
Signed byCN=Ian Archer, OU=CICT, O=Birmingham City University, L=Birmingham, ST=West Midlands, C=UK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E5:82:9C:80:B7:4C:0C:2E:87:98:7D:92:DF:DA:60:0C:1F:83:18:9A
File MD5a1845017f01dcb4d7ead6f253909cd40
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (12)

iBCU requests 12 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Access mock location android.permission.ACCESS_MOCK_LOCATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.bcu.ibcu.activities.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Maps receive android.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location

iBCU APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of iBCU for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 8.24.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 8.24.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the iBCU APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 4 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is a1845017f01dcb4d7ead6f253909cd40.