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United Arab Emirates

We welcome students from United arab emirates

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 United Arab Emirates 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 UAE

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 United Arab Emirates holding a Tawijihiyya (Secondary School Certificate) will be considered for a four-year course with foundation programme in their field of interest. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will automatically progress on to our three-year degree.
  • Alternatively, applicants can opt for a Foundation course for entry onto undergraduate programmes at Birkbeck.
  • 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.

Postgraduate entry requirements

  • For entry onto a Master’s degree, most Emirati students would need to have completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised UAE institution and a minimum GPA of 2.8/4.0. For some courses, a 2:2 may be acceptable.
  • If you do not meet these criteria, you can apply for OnCampus' Master's Foundation programme, which is available for two- or three-term progression onto a wide range of Master’s degrees at Birkbeck.
  • Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and you may be admitted to a Master's programme with a lower-level degree if you have work experience relevant to the degree applied for.
  • Emirati degree classification:
    • CPGA: 3.60-4.00; letter: A; percentage: 90-100% (alternative name: Excellent; English translation or equivalent: 1st)
    • CPGA: 3.00-3.59; letter: B+/B; percentage: 80-89% (alternative name: Very good; English translation or equivalent: 2:1)
    • CPGA: 2.50-2.99; letter: C+; percentage: 75-79% (alternative name: Good; English translation or equivalent: 2:2).

Research degrees entry requirements

  • The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a Master’s degree from a recognised university; schools may accept students with high grades in the undergraduate degree.
  • Applicants are strongly urged to contact potential supervisors within the department 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.

 

Life as an International Student

"I would really recommend Birkbeck to international students because I feel really supported by my professors and classmates." 

Watch student Yi Chen Huang share why she loves living in London and how she enjoys life at Birkbeck.

 

Contact the Birkbeck Team For United arab emirates

  • If you are from United Arab Emirates and you are interested in studying at Birkbeck, we would love to hear from you.
  • Email , International Marketing and Recruitment Manager for the Middle East if you have any questions.

 

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.

Online events

  • 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 University and your chosen school.

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