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Undergraduate applicant hub

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 and tours

Next steps

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.

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.

"It was easy for me to mix in and feel part of something"

Hear directly from our students as they share their experiences of making connections, joining societies, and finding their place at Birkbeck.

Find out more about student life.

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.

On Track Summer School

On Track is Birkbeck's free summer programme for new undergraduate students, and is a fantastic opportunity to get to know the university, our staff and our students before starting your course.

"Something I love about Birkbeck is the diversity"

First year Law student Nabil discusses his transition from sixth form to university, and why he chose to come to Birkbeck.