Undergraduate applicant hub - Birkbeck, University of London

Welcome to the Birkbeck Undergraduate Applicant Hub, your ultimate resource for undergraduate applicants and offer holders. Here, you'll find all the essential information you need about studying at Birkbeck.

Our hub lets you explore everything Birkbeck has to offer and immerse yourself in our vibrant student community. Discover practical resources, book onto events, read student testimonials and much more!

Unibuddy Community

Connect with your future classmates in Birkbeck's Unibuddy Community, exclusive to Home undergraduate offer holders. Keep an eye out for an invitation link in your emails.

Upcoming events

Next steps

Attend an Applicant Day

Come along to our Undergraduate Applicant Day on March 7 to meet academics, current students and find out what it's like to study at Birkbeck.

Accept your offer

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

Apply for accommodation

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

Apply for funding

Find out more about government loans and Birkbeck funding to help finance your studies.

Your future awaits

Get inspired and hear from our graduates as they reflect on their amazing Birkbeck journeys. Many juggled their studies with full-time work or family life, taking advantage of study options that fit around their lives.

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

"There’s something for everyone at Birkbeck"

Devin Thomson, BA History.

"Empowered to create: Birkbeck helped me find my voice"

Olivia Hamblett, BA Theatre and English.

"Living, learning, and thriving as a neurodivergent student"

Ruth Ojadi, BSc Social Sciences.

Join our student community

Sports teams and societies

See what clubs and societies you can join to enrich your student experience and meet new people with similar interests.

Students' Union

Run by students, for students, the SU offers support, guidance and a place for people to get involved and meet fellow students.

Unibuddy

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

"Having a University of London certification is very important to me"

Student Mariana from Sao Paolo talks about why she chose Birkbeck, accommodation options, and moving to London.