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Postgraduate applicant hub

Welcome to the Birkbeck Postgraduate Applicant Hub, containing the key information postgraduate applicants and offer holders need for studying at Birkbeck.

Our hub lets you explore everything Birkbeck has to offer and immerse yourself in our vibrant student community. Discover helpful resources, learn about career leadership guidance, be inspired by our current students and get excited about studying in the greatest city in the world for students.

Upcoming events

If you're looking to start studying with us in October 2026, or are looking ahead to 2027, join us for our Postgraduate Open Evening on 18 March.

If you can't make this date, or would like to visit us sooner, come along to one of our campus tours.

Next steps

Accept your offer

Find out how to accept and meet the conditions of your offer.

Enrol now

Enrol as soon as possible. Enrolment is online and only takes 15 minutes, find out more.

Apply for funding

Birkbeck is committed to doing everything we can to help you finance your studies. Find out what is available for postgraduate study.

Apply for accommodation

We have a small number of rooms in partner halls of residence close to campus.

Study designed to fit around your schedule

Birkbeck graduate discuss how they managed their studies alongside busy work lives. Whether you choose to study in the evening or during the day, online or in person, Birkbeck helps make studying for a postgraduate degree possible.

See more inspiring stories

International students

Visa advice

Find out whether you need a Student visa to study at Birkbeck and how to apply.

CAS application guidance

A CAS is an essential part of the Student visa application process. We'll guide you through the steps needed to receive one.

Country/region of residence

Check the entry requirements for the country/region in which you're domiciled.

Global Buddies

Global Buddies connects Birkbeck alumni with international applicants, helping them transition to London and settle in.

Meet our students

"Balancing a PHD and a publishing deal – the Birkbeck way"

Erin Fetterly, PhD student, historian and author.

"The diverse international community at Birkbeck has broadened my worldview"

Ramata N’Diaye, MSc Entrepreneurship.

"Birkbeck leads some of the biggest, most impactful research projects"

Suz Brits, MA Educational Neuroscience.

Life at Birkbeck

Unibuddy

Chat with our student ambassadors via Unibuddy, which is a third-party provider - by signing up, you share your data directly with them on their terms.

About our neighbourhood

We're located in Bloomsbury, one of London's most vibrant neighbourhoods. As well as being leafy and green, everything central London has to offer is on our doorstep.

Our buildings

Old or modern, our campus buildings are the ideal places to study and are all within walking distance of each other.

Careers support

Our award-winning careers service provides comprehensive careers and employability expertise to help you realise your career goals.