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Syria

We welcome students from Syria

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 Syria 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 Syria

  • 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 Syria who have completed the General Secondary Certificate (also known as al Shahâda al-Thânawiyya al-camma or Baccalauréat) 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 33, depending on the course.

  • Postgraduate entry requirements

    • Birkbeck will consider applicants from Syria holding a good Bachelor degree with 70% or above from a recognised Syrian university for Master’s study. 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 significant 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.

  • 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

Contact Us

If you are from Syria 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.


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