Does Birkbeck offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. Birkbeck currently lists several international funding options, including fee discounts for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
How much can students receive?
The International Excellence Scholarship offered £1,000–£5,000 for autumn 2026, while the current Vice-Chancellor’s award gives eligible undergraduates £1,000 per year and eligible taught master’s students £3,000.
Can Pakistani students get a Birkbeck scholarship?
Yes. Pakistan is one of the domiciles specifically listed for Birkbeck’s current Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship.
Is there one Birkbeck scholarship deadline?
No. Birkbeck uses different rules and dates for different awards. Some scholarships have application rounds, while the Vice-Chancellor’s award is applied automatically at enrolment.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Birkbeck offers multiple international scholarships rather than one universal award. Funding is mostly partial fee support and varies by course, nationality and intake.
Other verified benefits
Current international options include the International Excellence Scholarship (£1,000–£5,000 first-year fee discount) and the Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship, which gives £1,000 per year to eligible undergraduates or £3,000 for eligible taught master's students.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Most Birkbeck international awards are tuition discounts, so students remain responsible for the balance of tuition, living costs, travel, visa and other personal expenses.
Who is eligible to apply?
International applicants must meet the conditions of the individual scholarship and hold or obtain an eligible Birkbeck offer. Some awards require a separate application; others are applied automatically at enrolment.
For Pakistani students, the current Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship is particularly relevant. It is automatic for eligible new full-time undergraduate or taught master's students domiciled in Pakistan and starting in autumn 2026 or January 2027.
Eligible countries
Depends on the individual Birkbeck scholarship. The Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship includes students domiciled in Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Vietnam.
Language requirements
Applicants must meet Birkbeck's English-language requirements for their programme.
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Admission/offer letter
- Academic transcripts
- Statement of purpose
How do you apply?
- Apply for an eligible Birkbeck programme.
- Open the international financial-support page and identify the scholarship matching your nationality and intake.
- Check whether the award is automatic or needs a separate form.
- Meet any offer, deposit and enrolment conditions by the scholarship's own deadline.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Birkbeck scholarships for international students?
The amount depends on the award. For autumn 2026, Birkbeck's International Excellence Scholarship offered £1,000–£5,000 toward first-year tuition. The Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship gives eligible undergraduates £1,000 per year and eligible taught master's students £3,000.
Are Pakistani students eligible for Birkbeck scholarships?
Yes. Birkbeck's current Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship specifically includes students ordinarily domiciled in Pakistan, along with Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Vietnam, subject to programme, fee-status and enrolment conditions.