Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London, London

  • #374 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 7,564Total Students
  • 595Faculty
  • 3,084Int'l Students

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Birkbeck, University of London is one of the world's top research-intensive universities. As a college of the University of London, Birkbeck awards internationally respected qualifications and offers students a unique opportunity to study in the evening alongside London's working professionals. Located in historic Bloomsbury, Birkbeck is at the heart of the University of London's city center campus.

Students from over 120 countries study at Birkbeck, attracted to the vibrant academic community and the opportunity to find part-time work while attending classes in the evening. Birkbeck offers a wide range of full-time Bachelor’s degree programs within five schools:

  • School of Arts
  • School of Business
  • Economics & Informatics
  • School of Science
  • School of Law and School of Social Sciences, History & Philosophy  


International students can check for details of equivalences of qualifications at bbk.ac.uk/international and can also take advantage of various scholarship opportunities.

There are a wide range of accommodation options available to Birkbeck students, including University of London Halls of Residence, private student accommodation and flat-shares with other students. For more information on applying to study at Birkbeck as an international student, please email international-office@bbk.ac.uk.


About

Birkbeck, University of London is one of the world's top research-intensive universities. As a college of the University of London, Birkbeck awards internationally respected qualifications and offers students a unique opportunity to study in the evening alongside London's working professionals. Located in historic Bloomsbury, Birkbeck is at the heart of the University of London's city center campus.

Students from over 120 countries study at Birkbeck, attracted to the vibrant academic community and the opportunity to find part-time work while attending classes in the evening. Birkbeck offers a wide range of full-time Bachelor’s degree programs within five schools:

  • School of Arts
  • School of Business
  • Economics & Informatics
  • School of Science
  • School of Law and School of Social Sciences, History & Philosophy  


International students can check for details of equivalences of qualifications at bbk.ac.uk/international and can also take advantage of various scholarship opportunities.

There are a wide range of accommodation options available to Birkbeck students, including University of London Halls of Residence, private student accommodation and flat-shares with other students. For more information on applying to study at Birkbeck as an international student, please email international-office@bbk.ac.uk.


University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #379
  • 2014
    #=374
  • 2015
    #431-440
  • 2016
    #=290
  • 2017
    #=280
  • 2018
    #=308
  • 2019
    #=306
  • 2020
    #328
  • 2021
    #=344
  • 2022
    #=332
  • 2023
    #=343
  • 2024
    #374

Student & Staff

Total students
7,564

37%
63%

International students
3,084

35%
65%

Total faculty staff
595

253
342

Total students
7,564

37%
63%

International students
3,084

35%
65%

Total faculty staff
595

342
253
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Bloomsbury (Central London) Campus,

Birkbeck, University of London , London , United Kingdom , WC1E 7HX

Stratford (East London) Campus,

University Square, 1 Salway Road , London , United Kingdom , E15 1NF

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