Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London is a public research university located in Bloomsbury, central London, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Founded in 1823 by George Birkbeck with the aim of educating working people, Birkbeck has remained true to its mission for over 200 years. It is unique among UK universities for its specialism in evening higher education: the majority of its courses take place in the evening, with classes held between 6pm and 9pm, enabling students to fulfil their ambitions without putting their lives on hold. A select number of courses also offer daytime or online options. Birkbeck awards prestigious University of London degrees across a wide range of subjects through its three faculties: Business and Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science. The institution has more than 4,000 undergraduate and 3,000 postgraduate students, and over 1,000 international students from more than 100 countries. Birkbeck is a world-class research university: 83% of its research assessed in REF 2021 was rated world-leading or internationally excellent, and it maintains a strong global position in the top 2% of universities worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027. It also operates a campus in Bengaluru, India, offering University of London degrees to students who wish to study locally.