Question 1

Is Birkbeck a part of UCL?

Accepted Answer

Birkbeck Uni of London is a part of the University College of London. Birkbeck University was founded in 1823. The total no. of students at Birkbeck is 8,000+. Also, Birkbeck is a part of the Association of the Commonwealth Universities and EUA.

Question 2

Is it hard to get into Birkbeck University?

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As per a few unofficial sources, Birkbeck University of London acceptance rate is around 76%. This acceptance rate of Birkbeck suggests that this university is moderately selective. Indian students who want to take admission to the UG courses should have passed Class 12. Whereas, those who want to take admission to the PG courses should have a Bachelor's degree.

Question 3

How much does students Birkbeck have?

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More than 8,000 students are studying at Birkbeck University. The total no. of UG students is 3,000+ and the no. of PG students is 4,000+. The total number of international students at Birkbeck is 1,000+. Students at this university hail from 100+ countries. Birkbeck Uni offers 400+ course options for international students.

Question 4

Where is the campus of Birkbeck University of London located?

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Birkbeck University of London is in Bloomsbury, England. The campus of the university comprises of a number of teaching hospitals, scientific institutes, and laboratories. Some of the facilities available on campus are given as follows:The School of Arts and the Department of Humanities and English is also located within the premises. Moreover, it houses residence halls for students, provides all the facilities required by them.Some famous residence halls are Vanessa Bell, Lydia Lopokova and John Maynard Keynes. Campus features Birkbeck cinema hall and Peltz Gallery.It is nearby cafes, restaurants, departmental stores and shops for convenience of students. Considering growing number of students, university decided to expand its faculty members and the campus.In 2013, a new campus in East London was opened. And, many of the institutes were constructed at this campus.

Question 5

Can I work part-time while studying at Birkbeck University of London?

Accepted Answer

Birkbeck University students with visa can work part-time. If students have been enrolled in the Bachelor's or Master's degree courses, they can work for a maximum of 20 hours per week during the term time.

Question 6

What do you need to get into Birkbeck, University of London?

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Birkbeck University welcomes 100,000 students from 200+ countries. Indian students who want to take admission to this university's UG courses should have passed Class 12 with minimum 60% - 80%. Whereas, for admission to PG courses, students are required to have a Bachelor's degrees with minimum 55% - 60%.

Question 7

How can I apply to Birkbeck University?

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Students who want to take admission Birkbeck Uni UG courses can apply via UCAS. Whereas, those who want to take admission to the PG courses can apply directly to this university.

Question 8

Can I study at Birkbeck University of London for free?

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Birkbeck University of London offers a various scholarships and loans to international students. Some of the popular scholarships offered at the university are given below:Name of ScholarshipValue/CoverageBirkbeck Global Future ScholarshipsTuition Fee for one yearInternational Early Enrolment Tuition Fee ReductionTuition Fee Reduction of 10%Birkbeck Business School Master's ScholarshipsEUR 1,000International Excellence ScholarshipsEUR 1,000 to EUR 3,000

Question 9

What is the Vice Chancellor's Scholarship of Birkbeck University of London?

Accepted Answer

Birkbeck University of London Vice Chancellor's Scholarship is available for Indian students. This is available for the Indian students enrolled in the UG and PG courses. GBP 1,000 is available for UG students (Around INR 1.28 L)GBP 3,000 is available for PG students (Around INR 4 L)

Question 10

What is the tuition fees for Birkbeck University of London?

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For Indian students, Birkbeck Uni of London tuition fees range between INR 8.24 L - INR 30 L. Also, for the living expenses students can expect to spend at least GBP 12,000 - GBP 13,000 for one year. The course-wise fees are given below: CourseTuitionMSINR 24.09 LM.A.INR 12.98 L - 29.89 LMBA/PGDMINR 19.46 L - 29.89 LM.A.INR 12.98 L - 24.71 LLL.M.INR 12.98 L - 27.23 LPG DiplomaINR 12.98 L - 24.71 LM.ArchINR 24.71 LMFAINR 19.46 LM.A.

Question 11

How much is the deposit for Birkbeck University of London?

Accepted Answer

International students at Birkbeck University of London have to pay a deposit of GBP 5,000 (Around INR 6.27 lakh). This deposit is required by Birkbeck Uni before the students' application is evaluated for a CAS. Students can pay this deposit via Flywire, Transfer mate, or bank transfer, etc.

Question 12

What is the duration of Birkbeck University of London MSc in Data Science?

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Birkbeck University of London MSc in Data Science is 1 year long. This course offers students hands-on experience with programming languages. The teaching is combined with rigorous academic training with practical application. The tuition fees for this course is GBP 22,980 per year (Around INR 29 lakh).

Question 13

Is MSc in Bioinformatics a good course to study at Birkbeck, University of London?

Accepted Answer

Birkbeck University MSc in Bioinformatics course is a one-year long course. This course offers highly research-active environment, where students are taught by expert Computational Biologists. In REF 2021, Biological Sciences at Birkbeck was ranked at #11 in UK. For full-time students, the tuition fee is GBP 22,980 per year.

Question 14

What are the popular courses of Birkbeck University?

Accepted Answer

The popular courses of Birkbeck University of London among Indian students are MRes in CS, MRes in Bioinformatics, MSc in Finance and Data Analytics, etc. Over 90 course options are available for UG students and at the PG level, around 150 study options are there. Study areas at this university include-EconomicsArchaeologyFinanceLawHistoryMathematics

Question 15

What is Birkbeck London ranked in QS?

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Birkbeck, Uni of London rank is #388 in 2026 QS rankings. Its position improved from the previous year's rankings. Last year Birkbeck Uni ranked at #408. This shows that this university ranks among the Top 500 Universities worldwide. Birkbeck has achieved 98.9 out of 100 for international faculty ranking.

Question 16

What are the Business and Humanities course rankings at Birkbeck University of London?

Accepted Answer

The Business and Media course world rankings at Birkbeck University of London are given as follows:Year Times Higher Education- PG Business and Economics2021251-3002022251-3002023201-2502024251-3002025301-4002026301-400

Question 17

Where do the subjects of Birkbeck University of London rank?

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The subjects of Birkbeck Uni of London are ranked in the QS subject rankings. These are-English Language & Letters: #85Psychology: #151-200Communication and Media Studies: #151-200History: #151-200Arts and Humanities: #198

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