Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Birkbeck, University of London is a university in London, Greater London, United Kingdom, ranked QS #QS World University Rankings 2027: =354 (2026: =388). 197 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: October, January and September.
Birkbeck, University of London is a public university founded in 1823 and a member college of the University of London, based in Bloomsbury, central London. It is known for evening teaching, which lets students use their days for work or internships. International students on a Student visa must study full-time on campus; full-time undergraduate courses start in October only, while some master's courses (e.g. MSc International Business Management, MSc Data Science and AI) also have a January start. For Bangladeshi applicants, HSC alone requires a Foundation course before undergraduate entry, while master's entry typically needs a 4-year bachelor's with CGPA 3.0/4 (2.8/4 for BUET or a 2-year master's). A £5,000 non-refundable deposit is required before a CAS is issued.
- Ranked =354 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (up from =388 in 2026)
- TEF Silver award; THE World University Rankings 2026: 301-350
- Bloomsbury campus in central London, part of the University of London federation
- Evening teaching model leaves daytime free for work
- 83% of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
- Students from more than 125 countries
- 8-week Pre-sessional English (£3,225) with progression without retaking IELTS
Courses (197)
- BSc (Hons) Accounting — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) English — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) English and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) English and Linguistics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Environment and Sustainability — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Geoscience — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Environment, Culture and Communication — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Film and Media — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Financial Economics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Geography — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Geology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Global Politics and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Global Politics and International Relations — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care and Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) History — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) History and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Japanese Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) International Relations and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Journalism and Media — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Language Teaching and Languages (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- LLB Law — Undergraduate, 3 years
- LLB Law and Business — Undergraduate, 3 years
- LLB Law and Commercial Law — Undergraduate, 3 years
- LLB Law and Human Rights — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Liberal Arts — Undergraduate, 3 years
- LLB Law and Legal Practice — Undergraduate, 3 years
- LLB Law and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Linguistics and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Marketing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Data Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Modern Languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Ancient History and Archaeology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Philosophy — Undergraduate, 3 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is Birkbeck, University of London located?
Birkbeck, University of London is in London, Greater London, United Kingdom.
What courses does Birkbeck, University of London offer?
Birkbeck, University of London lists 197 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BSc (Hons) Accounting, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BA (Hons) English, BA (Hons) English and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) and BA (Hons) English and Linguistics. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at Birkbeck, University of London?
Published fees at Birkbeck, University of London: BSc Mathematics and Computer Science (UG, full-time international, 2026/27 entry) £18,500; BSc Mathematics and Computer Science / BSc Business Management (UG, full-time international, 2027/28 entry) £19,320; MSc International Business Management (PG taught, full-time international, January 2027 start, 2026/27) £22,980; MSc Data Science and AI (PG taught, full-time international, January 2027 start, 2026/27) £22,980; MSc Computer Science / MSc International Business Management (PG taught, full-time international, October 2027 start, 2027/28) £24,000. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Birkbeck, University of London?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6.5. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English, Trinity ISE and LanguageCert Academic.
When are the intakes at Birkbeck, University of London?
Birkbeck, University of London runs intakes in October, January and September. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027 (selected master's courses), October 2027.
Does Birkbeck, University of London offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarship (January intake) (£3,000 off first-year tuition); Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarship (Autumn intake) (£1,000-£5,000 off first-year tuition); Birkbeck Global Future Scholarship (Reduces first-year master's fee to the Home fee level).
How do I apply to Birkbeck, University of London?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Birkbeck, University of London course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment