Birkbeck College
URN: 133905 • London WC1E 7HX
Overview
- Name
- Birkbeck College
- URN
- 133905
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Latchman (since 2025) , Master
- Telephone
- 02076316000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Malet Street, London WC1E 7HX
Summary
Birkbeck College, part of the University of London, is a renowned higher education institution located in central London. Established over 200 years ago, Birkbeck is committed to providing accessible education to individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a vibrant learning community. The college offers a wide range of full- and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate courses, allowing students to pursue their academic ambitions while balancing other life commitments.
The institution is known for its strong emphasis on research, contributing to various fields and influencing public policy and societal advancements. Birkbeck supports a large community of MPhil and PhD researchers, promoting a collaborative environment among students and faculty. The flexible study options, including online and on-campus learning, cater to the needs of a diverse student body.
Birkbeck is dedicated to helping students finance their education and provides various support services to enhance their academic experience. The college's central London location enriches the student experience, offering access to a wealth of cultural and professional opportunities.
The institution is known for its strong emphasis on research, contributing to various fields and influencing public policy and societal advancements. Birkbeck supports a large community of MPhil and PhD researchers, promoting a collaborative environment among students and faculty. The flexible study options, including online and on-campus learning, cater to the needs of a diverse student body.
Birkbeck is dedicated to helping students finance their education and provides various support services to enhance their academic experience. The college's central London location enriches the student experience, offering access to a wealth of cultural and professional opportunities.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Undergraduate applicant hub Find all the essential information you need about studying at Birkbeck and prepare for our applicant day. (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- View more events (calendar)
- Events calendar Academic English Workshop Series (2025/26 Term 1) 6 October 2025, 12:00 to (calendar)
- Open Day (calendar)
- Attend an Open Evening (calendar)
- Terms and conditions (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Research with impact Discover how Birkbeck’s socially engaged research informs public policy, pushes scientific, medical and technological advances, supports the economy, promotes culture and the arts and makes a positive (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Camden
- Age range
- -
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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