Birkbeck College: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Birkbeck College. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Birkbeck College enrolled 930 international students in 2024/25, making up 12% of the student body (down 34.7% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 1,435 | 13,935 | 10.3% |
| 2015/16 | 1,270 | 12,245 | 10.4% |
| 2016/17 | 1,355 | 12,920 | 10.5% |
| 2017/18 | 1,360 | 11,940 | 11.4% |
| 2018/19 | 1,375 | 11,390 | 12.1% |
| 2019/20 | 1,425 | 11,425 | 12.5% |
| 2020/21 | 1,555 | 12,070 | 12.9% |
| 2021/22 | 1,410 | 10,660 | 13.2% |
| 2022/23 | 1,715 | 10,200 | 16.8% |
| 2023/24 | 1,275 | 8,440 | 15.1% |
| 2024/25 | 930 | 7,720 | 12% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 100 | +11% |
| China | 90 | +38% |
| India | 80 | +167% |
| Spain | 45 | -18% |
| Italy | 40 | -73% |
| Saudi Arabia | 30 | +0% |
Want to know what Birkbeck College graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Birkbeck College.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does Birkbeck College have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Birkbeck College enrolled 930 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Birkbeck College's students are international?
International students made up 12% of the student body at Birkbeck College in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Birkbeck College growing?
International enrolment at Birkbeck College has fallen by 34.7% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Birkbeck College's international students come from?
United States is the largest source country for international students at Birkbeck College, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Birkbeck College work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Birkbeck College, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.