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We welcome students from Qatar

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 Qatar 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 Qatar

  • 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 Qatar holding a شهادة ال ثان وي ة ال عامة, also known as Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (General Secondary Education Certificate) or a Qatar Senior School Certificate, will need to complete a foundation course before enrolling on a 3-year Bachelor's degree. Birkbeck offers two options:
      • Applicants who meet the English requirement can apply for 4-year integrated Bachelor’s Degree plus Foundation programmes, which offer a joint confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS/Tier 4 visa) for all four years of study.
      • Applicants who do not meet the English requirement should apply for a Foundation year or international Year 1 degree at our partner provider OnCampus London, which is based on the Birkbeck campus and offers 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 33, 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 or equivalent from a recognised Qatari institution. 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.
    • Qatari degree classification:
      • CGPA: 3.50-4.00; University of Qatar (pre-2016): 4.40-5.00 (A) (alternative name: Excellent; English translation or equivalent: 1st)
      • CGPA: 3.00-3.49; University of Qatar (pre-2016): 3.60-4.39 (B) (alternative name: Very good; English translation or equivalent: 2:1)
      • CGPA: 2.50-2.99; University of Qatar (pre-2016): 2.80-3.59 (C) (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.
    • 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

Contact Us

If you are from Qatar 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.

Our agents in your country

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


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