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Pakistan

We welcome students from Pakistan

Birkbeck's campus in central London brings together people from all over the world. Our friendly and supportive community is made up of students and tutors from over 140 different countries.

Birkbeck is part of University of London and when you complete your studies with us, you will graduate with a world-renowned University of London degree.

If you are from Pakistan and thinking about moving to London to study with us, here’s a guide to help with your application and help you understand what life is like at Birkbeck.


Entry Information for students from Pakistan

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

  • The English language requirements for our courses are provided on individual course pages as minimum IELTS scores, however we accept many other tests and qualifications.
  • Please visit our English language requirements page for more information. 

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

  • Applicants from Pakistan can be accepted for direct entry onto undergraduate programmes at Birkbeck with the following qualifications:
    • Intermediate Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering Stream with a minimum final grade of 80%. At the discretion of the department (science only): this qualification is considered equivalent to AS-level.
    • Two-year Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce/Technology (Pass) from an HEC-accredited institution with a minimum final. Science degrees are usually considered to be of a higher standard and students from top universities with slightly lower grades may be considered at the discretion of the department (grade of at least 60%/First-Class/B or a GPA of 3.0/4.0).
    • Three-year Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce (Honours) from an HEC-accredited institution with a minimum final grade of at least 60%/First-Class/B or a GPA of 3.0/4.0 (may be considered for second-year entry at the discretion of the department).
  • Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A-levels will be considered for direct admission to our undergraduate degree programmes. IB requirements range from 28 to 33, depending on the course.
  • Applicants from Pakistan with other qualifications may require a Foundation course for entry onto undergraduate programmes at Birkbeck. These offer the opportunity for guaranteed progression onto Birkbeck’s Bachelor programmes.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

  • Applicants from Pakistan would need to have completed:
  • Four-year Bachelor's (Honours) degree/professional degree from an HEC-accredited institution; science degrees are usually considered to be of a higher standard and students from top universities with slightly lower grades may be considered at the discretion of the department.For programmes requiring a UK 2:1: first-class degree/at least 60%/B/a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent
  • For programmes requiring a UK 2:2: good second-class degree/at least 55%/B-/a GPA of at least 2.7/4.0 or equivalent.
  • Master’s degree (two years following a two-year Bachelor's degree or one year following a three-year Bachelor's degree) from an HEC-accredited institution; science degrees are usually considered to be of a higher standard and students from top universities with slightly lower grades may be considered at the discretion of the department.For programmes requiring a UK 2:1: first-class degree/at least 60%/B/a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent
  • For programmes requiring a UK 2:2: good second-class degree/at least 55%/B-/a GPA of at least 2.7/4.0 or equivalent.
  • If you do not meet these criteria, you can apply for OnCampus' Master's Foundation programme, which is available for 2- or 3-term progression onto a wide range of Master’s degrees at Birkbeck.

Research degrees Entry Requirements

  • The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a Master’s degree (following a four-year Bachelor’s degree) from an HEC-accredited institution with exceptional grades OR a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) with at least 60%/B/3.0/4.0 GPA.
  • Applicants are strongly urged to contact potential supervisors within the school before submitting a research application.

 

Scholarships

We offer a number of scholarships specifically designed to help support international Birkbeck students during their time studying with us. View the scholarships for international students.

 

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Contact us

Contact the Birkbeck Team For Pakistan

If you are from Pakistan and you are interested in studying at Birkbeck, we would love to hear from you.

Contact us in Pakistan

Please get in touch with our in-country representatives listed below if you have any queries. 

HR Consultants Pvt (Ltd)

  • Birkbeck, University of London works closely with HR Consultants Pvt (Ltd) to handle enquiries and applications from students in Pakistan. They have offices in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Peshawar and Multan.
  • HR Consultants offer a comprehensive advisory service, helping you at all stages of the process from preparing your course application to applying for your visa. 
  • Phone number: +92 321 5101791 / +44 (0)7438249729
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UKEC Pakistan - head and branch offices

  • Head/Main office
    • Address: Plaza No. 129/130, Mumtaz Market, Opposite Chase Up, GT Road, Gujranwala, Pakistan
    • Tel: 0092 (0) 55 325 1712
    • Mobile: 0092 (0) 300 1019392
    • Mobile: 0092 (0) 300 1327877
    • Branch office - Hafizabad
      • Address: Jinnah Chowk, Near Caltex Petrol Station, Gujranwala Road, Hafizabad, Pakistan
      • Tel: 0092 (0) 547 640294
      • Mobile: 0092 (0) 303 7665000


    More information

    Financial support

    • As an international student, you will be expected to self-finance your studies, so before you apply to join a programme you should be aware of the fees that you will be required to pay and any discounts or bursaries that you may be eligible for. 
    • Birkbeck is committed to providing advice and support to help you finance your studies. 
    • We offer a number of scholarships specifically for international students. Some are offered directly by Birkbeck, others are offered in partnership with other organisations.
    • You may be eligible to apply for faculty and school funding linked to your programme of study.
    • Birkbeck offers flexible payment options that allow you to spread the costs of your fees across the year at no additional cost. 

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    • Our open events and taster sessions are a great chance to find out more about your chosen course and studying at Birkbeck, University of London.
    • A taster session will provide you with a more in-depth view of the College and your chosen school.

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