Birkbeck, University of London, UK

Birkbeck, University of London, is a public research university located in Bloomsbury, London. It is a part of the University of London. Established in 1823, the university is associated with various organisations such as Commonwealth Universities, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and the European University Association. The university is divided into 5 schools:

Arts
Business, economics and informatics
Law
Science
Social science, history and philosophy.

As a part of the University of London, Birkbeck enjoys a high reputation internationally. There are approx. 8519 students are currently studying at the university, out of which 3445 are international students.

Why Choose the Birkbeck, University of London?

Studying at a historic and thriving central London campus in Bloomsbury - the city’s intellectual and educational heart is an excellent opportunity for international students. The university has 19 academic departments with a total faculty staff of more than 500 people, who are readily available to support the students. The university has proudly gained the trust of many notable alumni, including Bear Grylls, Ramsay MacDonald, Eric Hobsbawm and many others. Some core reasons to study at Birkbeck, University of London are given below:

Research-Intensive

Research is central to Birkbeck's mission. The innovative and research-led teaching by world-class academic experts attracts many international students. The university has collaborated with the London Knowledge Lab for research studies. Also, its centre for Brain Function and Development was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize.

Statement of Service to Students

The international students get a friendly, safe and welcoming environment at the university. It guarantees to respond to all your queries within 5 working days. The university will provide the students with all the information they need to enrol and prepare for their inaugural term. The university also promotes equality and diversity.

Opportunity to Meet a Diverse Range of People

In a Birkbeck classroom, you will find yourself surrounded by a diverse range of people aged 18 to 80. These include secondary school graduates embarking on higher education study, working professionals keen to gain a promotion or change their career, innovators and entrepreneurs looking to start their businesses, and successful graduates eager to start work. This environment will motivate you and encourage you to follow your dream.

Quality Studies

The quality of degrees awarded by Birkbeck was confirmed by the UK Quality Assurance Agency. The courses at the university are designed to help students balance their work or other commitments outside the university with their studies. The university has a unique focus on students' interactive learning and group work with peers.???????

343rd

Rank

London, England

Location

1823

Established

3000+

International Students

Philosophy, English Language and Literature

Famous Courses

10,000-20,000 pounds

International Fees

Key Features

International students from approximately 120 countries.
The campus features a Birkbeck cinema hall and Peltz Gallery.
Residence halls for students.
Various Libraries are available.
Research centres to undertake research.

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Birkbeck, University of London Ranking

Due to its world-class research and student-focused studies, the university enjoys a high international reputation. Birkbeck, a part of the University of London, provides world-renowned courses and degrees.

Birkbeck, University of London Ranking
Ranked By	Ranking
QS World University Ranking	343^rd
THE (Times Higher Education) World University Ranking	3^rd
The Complete University Guide UK Rankings	125
The Guardian University UK Rankings	115

QS World Rankings 2022 for Courses
Ranked By	Ranking
Arts and Humanities	216
Philosophy	51-100
English Language and Literature	101-150
History	101-150
Communication and Media Studies	151-200
Psychology	201-250
Linguistics	201-250
Sociology	251-300

Admission Criteria

Birkback welcomes student application without traditional entry qualifications, as the selection is based on the assessment of their knowledge and previous work experience. Also, students can receive waivers for some formal entries based on their academic potential. In order to apply for undergraduate degree programs, one must have a Higher Secondary Certificate. Moreover, one must complete an undergraduate degree before applying for a postgraduate degree. In order to take admission to the university, the following Requirement needs to be followed.

Birkbeck, University of London Entry Requirements
Eligibility	Undergraduate	Post Graduate	Post Graduate Research
Academics	60% to 80% in the 12^th standard, depending on the board.	55 - 60% or more in bachelor's degree*	65-70% or more in master's degree
IELTS	6.5/6.0	7/6.5	7.0/6.5
TOEFL	79 or above	79 or above	79 or above
PTE	62 or above	62 or above	62 or above
MOI	Not Accepted	Not Accepted	Not accepted
LOR	Requires one	Requires two	Requires two
Work Experience	Accepted	Accepted	Accepted

For post-graduate taught courses, the IELTS requirement may vary for a few courses a minimum of 6.5 (with no less than 6) is required. While for a few courses, a minimum of 7 (with no less than 6.5) is required.
For TOEFL, the standard requirement is 79, while some courses may require a minimum score of 94.
For PTE, the standard requirement is 62, but some courses may require a minimum score of 68

If any students cannot fulfil the English Requirement, then they can enrol for the pre-sessional English courses and foundation program at the university.

Birkbeck University of London Courses

The university offers more than 200 undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Birkbeck University of London Courses related to various fields: Arts and Humanities, Business and Management, Engineering and Technology, Life Sciences and Medicine, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and management. Moreover, it also offers various diploma and certificate programs for international students. Below is a list of all the significant courses available at the university.

Birkbeck, University of London Courses
Archaeology	Classic Studies
Contemporary History and Politics	Creative Writing
English	Environmental
Geography	History
Human Geography	Language
Liberal Arts	Linguistics and Culture
Philosophy	Theatre Studies
Accounting	Accounting with Finance
Business	International Business
Management	Marketing
Computing	Data Science
Digital and Technology Solution	Information System
Biomedicine	Business Psychology
Psychology	Earth Science
Environment and Sustainability	Geology
Mathematics	Planetary Science with Astrology
Arts, Media and Management	Community Development and Public Policy
Criminology and Criminal Justice	Culinary Industry Management
Economics	Film and Media
Financial Economics	Global Politics and International Relation
Intercultural Communication	Journalism and Media
Law	Media and Culture
Politics	Social Science
Psychoanalysis	Statistics
Cultural Studies	Counselling
Drama	Linguistics
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Birkbeck, University of London Fees and Living Costs

The Birkbeck, University of London fees structure for international students for most of the part-time undergraduate courses is 10,920 pounds. For full-time undergraduates, it is 14,560 pounds per annum. At the same time, the fee for part-time postgraduate courses varies from 8,000 pounds to 10,000 pounds per year and the for full-time postgraduate courses, from 16,000 pounds to 20,000 pounds per year. Moreover, the fee for the various postgraduate certificates is approx. 5,500 pounds per year, and the total fee for the full-time and part-time diplomas is nearly 11,000 pounds (8190 for the first year and 2730 for the second year in the part-time diploma).

Birkbeck, University of London Fees and Cost of Living
Courses	Fees
Undergraduate	10920-14560 pounds p.a.
Postgraduate (part-time)	8000-9500 pounds p.a.
Postgraduate (full-time)	16,000-20,000 pounds p.a.
Post-graduate Diploma	5,400-11,000 pounds
Living Expenses	13,000 pounds (approx.)

Intake

International students can apply online for various undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma programs. The Birbeck, University of London offers three intakes to international students, i.e., in September, January and April. The application deadline for the intakes is mentioned below:

Birkbeck, University of London Intakes
Intake	Month of intake	Application Deadline
Autumn	September	End of June
Spring	January	End of October
Summer	May	End of February

Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the UK government to various international students. The scholarship includes a university tuition fee, a monthly stipend, travel costs, arrival allowance, homeward departure allowance, cost of one visa application, and a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK. The students who have applied for a full-time master's degree program at Birbeck can apply for this scholarship.