Information for international students

Birkbeck is home to a growing community of students from across the globe. We welcome applications from eligible international students.

What can I study?

• If you are entering the UK on a student visa, you will be eligible to apply for the following full-time programmes:
• Applied Linguistics MA
• Applied Linguistics MRes
• Bilingualism MA
• Communication MA
• Intercultural Communication for Business and Professions MA
• Language Teaching MA
• TESOL MA
• Linguistic Studies Graduate Certificate
• Applied Linguistics NewRoutePhD
• Applied Linguistics MPhil/PhD
• Bilingualism and Multilingualism NewRoutePhD
• Communication NewRoutePhD
• Intercultural Communication NewRoutePhD
• Language Teaching NewRoutePhD
• TESOL NewRoutePhD
• Some international students are eligible to study part-time. If you are eligible, you will be able to apply for all of our courses. Find out if you are eligible on our international students' website.

Funding your studies

• Funding for international students: you may be eligible for academic funding to study one of our Master's degrees or our PhD degree.

Accommodation

• International students at Birkbeck are prioritised for University of London accommodation. Read more about Birkbeck's accommodation options for international students.
• Our full-time Master's, MPhil and PhD students are eligible for accommodation in one of the various intercollegiate halls of residence situated throughout the London area. Some of these offer accommodation for married couples and families.

London Semester Programme

• The Birkbeck London Semester Programme offers an opportunity for international students to study at Birkbeck for one semester during their degree.
• The Programme offers an exciting range of modules across the humanities and social sciences.
• The college is in the heart of the Bloomsbury district of London which is a great base for exploring the city. Find out more about the London Semester Programme.

Your country

Use the map below to view entry requirements, events and key contacts for your country:

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Can't find your country here? We still welcome your interest and would encourage you to look at the following pages:

• Academic entry requirements
• English language entry requirements
• Events calendar - meet us in your country
• Contact the International Office