International students — Birkbeck, University of London

In the heart of London

International students

A world-class research and teaching university

Attend an open evening

Meet us abroad

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Qualification Type

Undergraduate
(BA, BSc, LLB)

Postgraduate
(MA, MSc, LLM, MRes)

Certificate of higher education

Short course

MPhil/PhD research

Entry requirements and how to apply

We welcome applicants from all educational backgrounds and we encourage those without traditional qualifications to apply. We will consider your knowledge and work experience alongside your qualifications.

Pre-sessional English language courses

Find out about the help we offer to boost your study skills or improve your English before you start your course.

Working in the UK

As our teaching mainly takes place in the evening, many Birkbeck students work during the day. Find out about undertaking paid part-time work while studying in the UK.

Find your country

Find details of entry requirements and equivalencies for over 120 countries worldwide.

International student finance, fees and scholarships

Birkbeck is committed to doing everything we can to help you finance your studies. Find out about what is available, how to apply and the advice and support we provide.

Boost your career

Discover how Birkbeck's unique evening teaching, coupled with our comprehensive careers and employability services, can help you get ahead in a highly competitive job market.

A prestigious university

You will be taught by renowned academics and will gain a University of London degree.

Evening study explained

Birkbeck is London’s only specialist provider of evening higher education. With classes held 6pm-9pm, your days are free to study, work, volunteer, or just do your own thing.

Visa information

Find out everything you need to know about the type of visa you need to come and study at Birkbeck, how to apply, and our free advice and support services.

Birkbeck and the EU

Birkbeck welcomes students, staff and visitors from across the European Union and further afield. Find out everything you need to know about Brexit and making an application to Birkbeck.

Accommodation

Most of our students live in private accommodation, but we also offer student accommodation and access to the professional services of the University of London Housing Services.

Life at Birkbeck

Birkbeck offers a unique combination of evening study and a matchless central London location, right in the geographic and academic centre of the city, giving you exceptional opportunities.

Frequently asked questions (FAQS)

If you have a question you might find the answer here, among the questions we are most frequently asked.

Contact us

We provide advice and support to all international students who want to study at Birkbeck. We can help you with choosing your course, applying to, and enrolling at, Birkbeck, and making a visa application, among other things.

Meet us abroad

Find out if our international team, who visit countries throughout the year, will be in a city near you soon. We also run visa applications advice sessions.

International partners

Birkbeck is proud to work in partnership with some of the world’s leading universities. Discover more about the institutions we are working with and how you could benefit.

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO STUDY IN LONDON?

Birkbeck students talk about their experiences of studying in the UK's capital city.

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Three Minute heroes selected

Birkbeck doctoral students competed in annual contest with Keith Jarrett taking the overall £500 prize.

Acclaim for Embroidered Minds as medals are awarded

Birkbeck's Professor Marjorie Lorch had an important role in creating the RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden which has landed a Silver Gilt medal.

Birkbeck rises to legal challenge

The College's Law School is through to the national final of mooting contest.

Organised Crime and the Move Towards Legal Markets: Comparative Perspectives

29 May 2018
09:30 — 17:00

Room B01, Clore Management Centre, Torrington Square, Bloomsbury, WC1E 7JL
Free entry; booking required

Big Ideas: Nihilism: What’s Behind the Brexit Vote and the Rise of Donald Trump? (Finsbury Park)

29 May 2018
18:00 — 19:30

City & Islington College, Centre for Lifelong Learning, 28-42 Blackstock Road, London, N4 2DG
Free entry; booking required

Book launch: Picturing the Family and Sculptural Photographs

29 May 2018
18:00 — 20:00

Room 101, 30 Russell Square, WC1B 5DT
No booking required

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Take a virtual tour

Explore our beautiful Bloomsbury campus in the heart of London and state-of-the-art Stratford campus in east London.

A day in the life

of Dr James Hammond who visited Chile as part of his research into earthquakes.

Mission to Mars

Dr Jennifer Harris on the first mission simulations of the ExoMars rover.