Birkbeck, University of London, is a research university located in Bloomsbury, London, England, and a member institution of the University of London.Established in 1823 as the London Mechanics' Institute by its founder Joseph Clinton Robertson and its supporters Sir George Birkbeck, Jeremy Bentham, J. C. Hobhouse and Henry Brougham, Birkbeck is one of the few universities to specialise in evening higher education in the United Kingdom.
Birkbeck's main building is based in Bloomsbury, in the London Borough of Camden in Central London. Birkbeck offers over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Birkbeck's academic activities are organised into five constituent faculties which are subdivided into nineteen departments. The university is a member of academic organisations such as the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the European University Association. The university is also a member of the Screen Studies Group, London. The university's Centre for Brain Function and Development was awarded The Queen's Anniversary Prize for its brain research in 2005.
Former names
Birkbeck College
Type
Public research university
Established
1823
Affiliation
ACU ,European University Association ,Royal Academy of Dramatic Art ,Universities UK
Endowment
£10.2 million (2022)
Chancellor
The Princess Royal (University of London)
President
Baroness Bakewell
Students
10,200 (2022/23)
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Colors
Black and Burgundy
Website
More About the University
Evening Study Advantage Unique evening teaching model allows students to work and study simultaneously.
University of London Member Prestigious affiliation with one of the world's most respected academic institutions.
Career-Focused Programs Emphasis on practical skills, professional development, and strong industry links.
Central London Location Study in the heart of London, with access to world-class resources and opportunities.