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. More than 19,000 students study with us every year. The Times University Guide rates Birkbeck as highly as all other institutions in terms of quality of teaching and research.
Students from over 120 countries come to study at our great campus right in the centre of London - one of the most exciting cities in the world. They are attracted by our prestigious University of London degrees, world-class academics and teaching reputation. Birkbeck consistently ranks number one in the UK National Student Surveys, both for quality of teaching and student satisfaction.
Birkbeck has a vibrant research culture with centres of excellence in many areas. It is ranked among the leading UK university institutions for its levels of national and international excellence in research in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) Birkbeck was ranked in the top 25 per cent of UK multi-faculty institutions.
As a college of the University of London, Birkbeck awards internationally respected University of London qualifications. In its most recent institutional audit, the College received the highest recommendation of broad confidence in its academic standards by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). The QAA is an independent body responsible for auditing UK higher education institutions to ensure that they are maintaining sound academic standards.
By studying with us, you can feel confident that you are studying at a quality institution and getting an unrivalled higher education experience. You will also gain a prestigious University of London qualification that will enhance your future career prospects.
