Birkbeck is a part of the world famous University of London and was established in 1823. It was founded by Sir George Birkbeck, and its supporters, also in the early days it was called London Mechanics&#39; Institute. The name it&#39;s known by now was given to it in 2002. The college was granted &pound;5 million in 2006 for expansion by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. 
 
Facts -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>It is a part of the prestigious world renounce University of London.</li>
	<li>Birkbeck does not offer its own degrees rather it offers the University of London qualifications.</li>
	<li>It is one of the largest colleges of the University of London.</li>
	<li>The college has 19 academic departments under five schools.</li>
	<li>The classes are held in the evening so you can do anything in your day time</li>
</ul>

About

<h3>On-Campus Accommodation</h3>

You&#39;ll get many on-campus accommodation facilities by the university to choose from. They range from flats to dorms, to student halls. All the basic facilities with WiFi are included.

The rooms available are namely:

<ul>
	<li>College Hall</li>
	<li>Connaught Hall</li>
	<li>The Garden Halls</li>
	<li>Handel Mansions</li>
	<li>International Hall</li>
</ul>

The facilities like laundry, lounge, tv room, computer room, etc will vary by the accommodation. 
 
Off-Campus Accommodation

<ul>
	<li>You can find a lot of off-campus accommodation in London. There are privately owned as well as charity funded non-profit halls for students.</li>
	<li>And if you&#39;re an Indian student you should check YMCA Indian Students&#39; Hostel which caters specifically to Indian students.</li>
</ul>

Accommodation

As a Birkbeck graduate, you can access various benefits and services. To stay informed and receive the latest news, updates, and offers, it&#39;s essential to keep your contact details up-to-date via the update form.

Here are the key benefits available to Birkbeck alumni -&nbsp;

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	Alumni Discount: Birkbeck alums are eligible for a tuition fee discount when enrolling in a Master&#39;s degree (MA, MSc, LLM, and MRes).
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	Subscription to BBK Magazine and E-BBK: All alums automatically receive BBK Magazine, the award-winning magazine, and e-book, a monthly e-newsletter. Update your details to ensure you receive these publications.
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	Careers Support from Birkbeck Careers and Enterprise: Alumni can access free events, workshops, seminars, and one-to-one appointments for career advice through Birkbeck Careers and Enterprise. They also provide job and micro-placement opportunities and networking opportunities through the Birkbeck Alumni Network LinkedIn group.
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	Library Membership: Former students can apply for alum Library access at Birkbeck and membership to Senate House Library, the central library of the University of London. This provides access to various resources, including borrowing books and accessing online resources like JSTOR.
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Notable Alumni -&nbsp;

Bear Grylls - Television presenter

Student Union

<ul>
	<li>Birkbeck, University of London, has a dedicated Students&#39; Union (SU) that advocates for student interests through campaigns on environmental issues, equality, and enhanced student services.</li>
	<li>The SU offers a diverse range of societies and clubs, providing opportunities to engage in activities students love and explore new interests.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Additionally, students can get involved in student representation and even participate in renowned events like University Challenge.</li>
</ul>

Social Life

<ul>
	<li>Birkbeck, University of London, offers a variety of cafes, coffee shops, and a bar on its campus, along with nearby University of London Colleges.</li>
	<li>The campus is located in Torrington Square, which hosts the popular Bloomsbury Farmers&#39; Market weekly, providing diverse culinary experiences.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Events

<ul>
	<li>From public lectures, conferences, to seminars, there is always something happening at the university.</li>
	<li>The campus hosts regular free film screenings at its award-winning cinema in 43 Gordon Square, providing students with a rich cinematic experience.</li>
	<li>The Peltz Gallery, located in the School of Arts, showcases curated displays, exhibitions, and events, creating a cultural hub for students and visitors.</li>
	<li>Birkbeck also organizes annual events and event series, such as Arts Week, Science Week, and the One World Festival</li>
</ul>

Wellness

<ul>
	<li>At Birkbeck, University of London, dedicated student services teams are available to provide comprehensive support throughout your academic journey.</li>
	<li>These services are designed to assist you before, during, and after your studies, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning experience.</li>
</ul>

The college is a part of the University of London and it is such a plus for you because the college has excellent pathway programs that allow you to get into mainstream degree programs at the University of London. Another plus is that it is located in one of the best places in London and you'll get lots of opportunities to network with many people. 

Verdict

Birkbeck College offers scholarships to provide students with better finances in their college journey. The scholarship specifically for international students is Birkbeck International Scholarship. It provides Scholarship amounts ranging from &pound;1000-&pound;2000 to students from the Asian region. FTYou must fill outthe Birkbeck International Scholarship application form. to apply to the scholarship

Financial Aid

The University has all the world-class facilities you&#39;d expect. They have excellent research equipment as well as experiment labs. In total, there are 3 teaching labs in the college. The other facilities University offers are -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Their extensive&nbsp;library is on the five floors of the college building. The library contains learning material in print as well as digital format. So you can choose the one which suits your test.</li>
	<li>You&#39;ll get the faculty of workstation, Moodle, their online learning environment, and a help desk, and they&#39;ve also got students with special needs covered.</li>
</ul>

Campus Safety -&nbsp;

Campus safety is one of the primary focuses of the University, and you&#39;ll be taken care of well. The University has the following major safety features:

<ul>
	<li>CCTV cameras on the campus to ensure your safety.</li>
	<li>They also have an emergency door release system which is very helpful.</li>
</ul>

infrastructure

The campus is located in Bloomsbury which is known to be the literary and intellectual hub for London. This area has a lot of universities and is nice and safe. 
You can find a lot of caf&eacute; and restaurants for your inner foodie and a lot of museums as well as book- stores for your mind. 
 
Important landmarks/places nearby -&nbsp;

There are many places for you to visit in the UK. But the major ones you should consider are:

<ul>
	<li>Student central</li>
	<li>Peltz Gallery</li>
	<li>The Foundling Museum</li>
	<li>Pollocks Toy Museum</li>
	<li>Bloomsbury Square</li>
</ul>

Crime rate -&nbsp;The crime rate in Bloomsbury is very low averaging about 38.5 crimes per 1000 residents so the city is very safe. Additionally, the authorities are very cooperative and will take rapid action in case of an emergency. 
 
Nearby Airports -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Gatwick Airport (26 miles)</li>
	<li>London City Airport (7.8 miles)</li>
	<li>London Heathrow (14.5 miles)</li>
</ul>

 
Nearby Subways and train stations -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Russell Square Station (450 m)</li>
	<li>Euston Square Station (550 m)</li>
</ul>

Location

Internships

<ul>
	<li>The University&#39;s Peltz Gallery provides a lot of Internship opportunities for the students. Their Birkbeck talent service helps employers and students to link together for career opportunities.</li>
</ul>

Sector

<ul>
	<li>Consulting</li>
	<li>Service</li>
	<li>Education</li>
	<li>Finance</li>
</ul>

% employed within 6 months of study-UG -&nbsp;91% 
 
Salary stats of Alumni -&nbsp;

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	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>Executive Management &amp; Change</td>
			<td>GBP 148,000</td>
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		<tr>
			<td>Financial Services</td>
			<td>GBP&nbsp;104,000</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Human Resources</td>
			<td>GBP&nbsp;87,000</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

Placements

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