Founded in 1823, Birkbeck is a world-class research and teaching institution, a vibrant centre of academic excellence and London's only specialist provider of evening higher education. Over 90 per cent of Birkbeck academics are research-active and many are renowned experts in their fields. We encourage applications from students without traditional qualifications and we have a wide range of programmes to suit every entry level.

Why study with us?

Our world-class reputation for excellence in research and teaching; Times Higher Education World University rankings place Birkbeck in the top 150 universities in the world. Ranking 23rd nationally, Birkbeck is rated above many Russell Group institutions.

Birkbeck provides an unrivalled teaching and learning experience. We are consistently voted London's top university in the annual National Student Surveys, and have ranked number one in London for teaching and student satisfaction since 2005.

18,000 students study with us every year. They join a community that is as diverse and cosmopolitan as London's population.

London's evening university

Birkbeck is London's only specialist provider of evening higher education and we are experienced in supporting the needs of students who are managing study alongside other commitments.

A wide range of courses

Schools of Arts; Science; Social Sciences; Law and Business. We teach 170 postgraduate programmes (part-time and full-time); over 80 undergraduate programmes (part-time); and more than 50 certificates (part-time).

Financial support

We have great financial support packages and generous bursaries for undergraduate and certificate of higher education students.

A central London location

Birkbeck is conveniently located in central London. We're easy to get to as we are surrounded by tube and rail stations, and many bus routes pass nearby.

Facilities

In addition to our own five floor library, you can access libraries across London and the UK, including the British Library. And our My Birkbeck student support services will support you in every aspect of studying with us.