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We welcome students from Mexico

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 100 different countries.

Birkbeck is part of University of London and we know our international students take pride in joining this respected community. When you complete your studies with us, you will graduate with a world-renowned University of London degree.

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

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  • 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 Mexico who are taking the Bachillerato will normally require a Foundation course for entry onto undergraduate programmes at the university. These offer the opportunity for guaranteed progression onto Birkbeck’s Bachelor programmes.
    • 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 30, depending on the course.

  • Postgraduate Entry Requirements

    • To be considered for entry onto a Master’s degree at Birkbeck, you must have completed a Bachelor’s degree (Licenciado) from a recognised university with Honours.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Mexican degree classification:
      • 10 (alternative name: Excelent; English translation or equivalent: 1st)
      • 8.5 (alternative name: Muy bien; English translation or equivalent: 2:1)
      • 7.5 (alternative name: Bien; 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.

 

Mexican students at Birkbeck

"I'm from Mexico and I came to Birkbeck to study Psychoanalytic Studies. The opportunity to study here came thanks to the Santander Scholarship."

Hear from student Alejandra Castillo talk about why she came to Birkbeck and how the Santander Scholarship supported her study ambitions.

 

 

Contact us

Email the Birkbeck International Team

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

  • , our International Manager for Latin America, if you have any questions. 
  • Veridiana speaks Portuguese, Spanish, Italian and English

Contact us in Mexico

Birkbeck works with the following local representatives in Mexico who can support you throughout your application:

 

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