Financial support

We are committed to providing advice and support to help you finance your studies and Birkbeck also offers flexible payment options and other sources of funding. Full-time and part-time students can access government loans to cover fees and maintenance costs at undergraduate, postgraduate and MPhil/PhD level.

Part-time undergraduate students can access maintenance loans.

Contact us

For in-depth advice and guidance on financial support (including the Birkbeck Hardship Fund), please contact our Student Advice Service.

Quick links

Undergraduate financial support

For most undergraduate students there are no upfront fees, as you can access government tuition fee loans.

Postgraduate financial support

You may be eligible to apply for a government postgraduate loan, or other financial support.

SHORT COURSES AND CERT HE FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Find out what financial support is available when taking a short course or CertHE.

MPhil/PhD funding

Many of our faculties and schools offer bursaries and studentships to enable the most promising students to pursue their research at Birkbeck.

International scholarships

We offer a number of scholarships specifically for international students.

Compass Project Fund

The Compass Project Fund will provide 20 asylum seekers, who are not eligible for student finance, with a scholarship to study a university-level programme at Birkbeck, University of London.

Fee reduction scheme

Through this scheme, three students who have the following status - discretionary leave to remain (DLR), limited leave to remain (LLR) or asylum seeker - and meet our other eligibility requirements, will be entitled to a reduction in fees.

Birkbeck Hardship Fund

If you have experienced a change of circumstance in your personal situation while studying, such as redundancy, illness or domestic problems, the Birkbeck Hardship Fund may be able to help you.

Budgeting for your studies

Being a student in London can be a financial challenge. Find out what you need to consider when making your budget.

Childcare support

If you need help covering the costs of childcare, you may be eligible for support from the government and/or from Birkbeck, depending on your mode of study and personal circumstances.

Accommodation scholarships

A small number of accommodation scholarships are available to full-time students at Birkbeck.

Birkbeck bursaries

Birkbeck is able to offer a limited number of bursaries, supported by generous donations from alumni and organisations supportive of Birkbeck's mission.

Fee discounts

Find out about the tuition fee discounts available for our alumni.