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Libya

We welcome students from Libya

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 Libya 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 Libya

  • 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 Libya who have completed a Higher Technician Diploma with minimum GPA of 65% may be considered for entry onto the first year of an undergraduate degree. Students who have the Secondary Education Certificate plus one year of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum GPA of 65% may also be considered.
    • 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 with other qualifications 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 the university.

  • Postgraduate entry requirements

    • To be considered for entry onto a master’s degree at Birkbeck, you must have completed a good Bachelor’s degree (Honours) or equivalent.
    • Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and you may be admitted to Master's programmes with a lower-level degree if you have work experience relevant to the degree applied for.
    • 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.

  • Research degrees entry requirements

    • The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a master’s degree from a recognised university.
    • Applicants are strongly urged to contact potential supervisors 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

 

Contact us

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

 

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