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Birkbeck, University of London
(BBK)
Part of University of London
About
Birkbeck College, University of London is a public research university located in 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 George Birkbeck, Jeremy Bentham, J. C. Hobhouse and Henry Brougham, Birkbeck is one of the few universities to specialise in evening...
Birkbeck College, University of London is a public research university located in 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 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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 24 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 7,420
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 43%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | =85 | 69.9 | 2026 |
| History | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =198 | 68.0 | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2024 |
| Modern Languages | 301-340 | - | 2024 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 91 | 57.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 100 | 51.9 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 36.7 | 2025 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
ARWU
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =289 | 42.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 560 | 42.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Birkbeck, University of London?
Birkbeck, University of London's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =354, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =884.
When was Birkbeck, University of London founded?
Birkbeck, University of London was founded in 1823.
What are the top subjects at Birkbeck, University of London?
Top subjects at Birkbeck, University of London include: English Language & Literature, Psychology, Arts & Humanities, History, Philosophy.
Where is Birkbeck, University of London located?
Birkbeck, University of London is located in London, United Kingdom.