International students

Whether you are new to Birkbeck, or you're coming back to us to complete a course, we're delighted to see you. The following guide is designed to help you find the information you need on this web site.

If you want help or advice, please contact us.

Before you apply

• Visit our International Students website for information about:
• courses for international students (non-EU)
• Academic and English language entry requirements
• fees and scholarships
• a guide on how to apply and what it is like to study at Birkbeck
• If you have an offer from Birkbeck, read our 'Coming to Birkbeck' preparation guide for information about:
• visas
• accommodation
• getting to Birkbeck
• orientation programmes

Studying at Birkbeck

• Registering as a Birkbeck student
• Enrolling on your course
• Enrol online
• Paying your fees
• Residence requirements for 'home' students
• Orientation events
• Visa advice for current students
• Learning support and skills training
• Student services
• University of London Careers Advice and Events

Living in the UK

• Accommodation
• Health services
• Registering with the Police
• As a Birkbeck student, you can use the facilities at International Student House, the Birkbeck Student Union and the University of London Union (ULU).
• Money and banking
• UniAid international student calculator and wiki
• UKCISA guide to council tax and international students
• Working in the UK
• British Council guide to living in the UK