Birkbeck University of London

🇬🇧 United Kingdom 4-Year University

Global #381 United Kingdom #44

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Institution Info

Founded: 1823
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 19,020 students
Website: https://bbk.ac.uk

About

Birkbeck University of London is a higher education institution in United Kingdom, founded in 1823. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is a prominent university in United Kingdom. The university has approximately 19K students, a member of Global C-Tier (World 301-500).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #388 · Ranked	38.50
THE	2026	THE #349 · Ranked	51.72
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #381 · Ranked	86.14

Research Output via OpenAlex

434

h-index

1,714,535

Citations

34,225

Publications

21,368

i10-index

1.96

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global C-Tier (World 301-500)

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Motto

"Study by night"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birkbeck University of London's global ranking?

Birkbeck University of London is ranked #381 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United Kingdom, it holds the #44 position.

When was Birkbeck University of London founded?

Birkbeck University of London was founded in 1823, making it 203 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in United Kingdom.

How many students attend Birkbeck University of London?

Birkbeck University of London has a student body of approximately 19,020 students.

What is Birkbeck University of London's research output?

Birkbeck University of London has produced 34,225 research publications with 1,714,535 total citations and an h-index of 434, according to OpenAlex data.