Located in Bloomsbury, London, England, Birkbeck University of London is a research university and a part of the University of London. As London’s sole specialized provider of evening higher education, Birkbeck is a top-tier research and teaching institution, a thriving hub of academic excellence, and a place where students can successfully juggle their studies with obligations to their families, careers, and other commitments. In the QS World University Rankings 2024, it is placed #374. The Best Global Universities list has Birkbeck University London at position 912.
Entry Requirements Undergraduate
High school:
- A minimum final grade of 80% is necessary for the Intermediate Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering Stream. This certification is comparable to AS-level, at the department’s discretion (science only).
- Two-year Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce/Technology (Pass) degree with a minimum final from an institution authorized by HEC. Science degrees are typically of a higher caliber; nevertheless, at the department’s discretion, students from prestigious universities with somewhat lower marks (grade of at least 60% /First-Class/B or a GPA of 3.0/4.0) may be considered.
- A minimum final grade of 60%/First-Class/B or a GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required for a three-year Bachelor of Arts, Science, or Commerce (Honours) program from an HEC-accredited school; second-year admittance may be considered at the department’s discretion.
International Baccalaureate: 28 to 30, depending on the course.
A-levels: ABB/BBB
Postgraduate
- Four-year professional or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from an HEC-accredited school; science degrees are typically seen as being of a better caliber, while students from prestigious universities may be taken into consideration at the department’s discretion with slightly lower grades.
- Programs requiring a UK 2:1 require a first-class degree, a minimum of 60%, a B, a GPA of 3.0 or 4.0, or an equivalent.
- Programs needing a UK 2:2 require an excellent second-class degree, at least 55%, a B-, or an equivalent GPA of 2.7/4.0.
English Language Requirements Undergraduate & Postgraduate
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in sub-tests.
TOEFL: 94 (listening: 20, speaking: 20, writing: 24, reading: 19).
PTE: 68 with 62 in each sub-test and 67 in writing
Birkbeck, University of London fees
Undergraduate
Arts Degree: 13,400GBP
Business Degree: 13,400 GBP
Engineering Degree: 13,400 GBP
Education: 13,400 GBP
Health Sciences: 13,400 GBP
Law: 13,400 GBP
Nursing: 13,400 GBP
Physiotherapy: 13,400 GBP
Psychology: 13,400 GBP
Science Degree: 13,400 GBP
Postgraduate
Arts Degree: 11,475 GBP
Business Degree: 14,075 GBP
Education: 11,475 GBP
Health Sciences: 15,950 GBP
Law: 11,475 GBP
Science Degree: 15,950 GBP
Engineering Management: £21,700
Data Science: 15,950 GBP
MBA: £29,750 per year
Psychology: 15,950 GBP
Nursing: 15,950 GBP
Physiotherapy: 15,950 GBP
Public health: 11,475 GBP
Birkbeck, University of London scholarship
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIPS 2024 – NEW
Value
- Discount on tuition fees for full-time undergraduate degrees: £500 per year of enrollment, up to a maximum of three years (total of £1,500; £500 annually, over three years).
- Reduction of £1,500 in tuition fees for full-time master’s programs, only for the first year of enrollment.
Eligibility
- Enroll as a foreign student and pay foreign tuition.
- Studying full-time in classes (this grant is unavailable for courses requiring foundation years).
- Have been accepted into a program that meets our admission requirements and has enrolled (as of October 2024) in a full-time undergraduate or master’s program.
How to apply
No application is required. Upon enrollment, the scholarship will be immediately applied if you match the eligibility requirements.
