Overview
Birkbeck, University of London is ranked among the top 350 research-intensive universities in the world, and it’s especially popular with international students for its world-class teaching and research reputation, all based in the heart of central London.
Birkbeck awards prestigious University of London degrees, internationally recognised as a mark of academic excellence. The university shares in the legacy of the University of London, whose alumni and staff include 74 Nobel Laureates, 52 presidents and prime ministers, and countless influential global figures. Birkbeck has been part of the University of London for over 100 years, and in 2023, proudly celebrated 200 years of delivering higher education.
With students from over 120 countries, Birkbeck offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment where people from all walks of life—aged 18 to 80+—study together. Its unique evening teaching model makes it possible to study while working or gaining daytime internships, helping students build both their education and career simultaneously.
To support your career goals, Birkbeck offers access to Talent, a dedicated recruitment service that connects students with top UK employers for internships and job opportunities—giving you a real advantage in a competitive job market.
At Birkbeck, you don’t just earn a degree—you gain experience, connections, and career momentum in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.
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Courses at Birkbeck, University of London:
Foundation
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Research
Onlinel
Courses: 100+
Affordable tuition fee:
From £15,000
Scholarships Available
Services for international students
Birkbeck, University of London, organises a number of orientation events for international students, ranging from college-wide to department-specific. The general International Orientation Week runs for the first week of each year and features talks on study skills and trips around London. Pre-entry preparation and post-induction and support programmes are also available.
Ranking
- 388th in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Accommodation
International students benefit from a guaranteed scheme for room allocations in halls of residence. Most halls are located in Bloomsbury, minutes away from the college, and offer a wide range of options, from catered to self-catered studios.
Should you prefer to live in privately rented accommodation in London, you will have free access to the University of London’s professional Housing Service, which can help you find the best type of accommodation for you. To find out more, visit bbk.ac.uk/accommodation.
Location
There is nowhere better to study than London. The main campus is in Bloomsbury, central London, a bustling, student-centred area home to several universities and colleges of the University of London. The University has its own cafés, coffee shops, and a bar, as well as an award-winning cinema at 43 Gordon Square that offers free screenings.
Birkbeck is also situated in one of the world’s greatest concentrations of libraries – including the British Library and Senate House Library – and they have their own richly resourced, newly refurbished library. World-famous museums, including the British Museum and the National Gallery, is also close by, whilst The West End, Soho, Covent Garden and King’s Cross are on Birkbeck’s doorstep, so you can take full advantage of London’s world-famous shops, restaurants, bars, theatres and clubs. Everything that London has to offer is here for you to enjoy.
Most teaching takes place at the main campus in Bloomsbury, but some programmes are offered at the University Square campus in Stratford, East London, an innovative and energetic hub for entrepreneurs and creatives. Both campuses offer excellent facilities, transport links and support services.
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