Your Birkbeck ID card

You will need your Birkbeck ID card throughout your time at Birkbeck, which acts as your College ID card, library card and access card.

How to get your Birkbeck ID card

Once you have completed your enrolment, you will be entitled to an ID card - here's what you need to do:

• The simplest way to get your ID card is by ordering it via your My Birkbeck profile. Just upload a recent image of yourself and submit your order.  If you having difficulties placing your order, please visit the My Birkbeck Helpdesk.
• The ID card will remain valid for the duration of your studies, and you will not be issued with a new card for each subsequent academic year.

Find out how to get a replacement student card.

Other student cards

• UEL student card for Birkbeck, Stratford students
• University of London Union (ULU) membership
• National Union of Students (NUS)
• International Student Identity Card (ISIC)

Contact us

• Your Birkbeck student card (original and replacement): contact the My Birkbeck helpdesk
• Your UEL student card (for Birkbeck, Stratford students only): contact the Birkbeck, Stratford services and admin team.
• ULU cards: apply directly to the University of London Union.
• ISIC cards and NUS membership: contact the Birkbeck Students' Union.