Cambridge Education Group Birkbeck university of London

ONCAMPUS is a partnership between many of the world's leading universities and Cambridge Education Group. ONCAMPUS centres are based on university campuses throughout the UK, Europe and the USA.

ONCAMPUS teach pre-university programmes leading to a wide range of undergraduate and Master's degrees at leading universities across the UK, USA and mainland Europe.

Our programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to university study, and benefit from the support we offer in preparing them to progress to their chosen university. Since 2008, we have helped thousands of students progress to the best universities in the UK, USA and Europe.

ONCAMPUS gives you...

• Guaranteed progression- through the partnerships we have, we offer guaranteed progression to over 500 degrees at universities across the world.
• Flexible programmes- we offer a selection of different programmes and progression to a wide-range of universities, to ensure flexibility and choice for all students.
• Experience and quality- we are part of Cambridge Education Group, the first provider of foundation programmes in the UK and a leading international education provider since 1952. ONCAMPUS is reviewed by QAA.
• Part of the university from day one- our centres are based on the campus of our partner universities, and our students enjoy a true university experience throughout their programme.

Birkbeck is a world-class research and teaching institution, a vibrant centre of academic excellence and London’s only specialist provider of evening higher education.
The College is situated in the heart of the University of London’s central campus, next to many other University of London Colleges, including UCL and SOAS. The central location is only minutes’ walk from the British Museum and other famous London attractions.
Established in 1823, Birkbeck has a long history of offering the highest-quality university education. The College is a multi-faculty institution offering over 200 full-time undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London is a public research university located in Bloomsbury, London, England, and a constituent college of the federal University of London. Established in 1823 as the London Mechanics' Institute by its founder, Sir George Birkbeck, and its supporters, 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 is a world-class research and teaching institution, a vibrant centre of academic excellence and London's only specialist provider of evening higher education – which means students can balance studying with work, family and other commitments.

ONCAMPUS London works with private accommodation providers to offer high quality student accommodation close to the centre at Birkbeck.
Piccadilly Court (over 18's only)
Piccadilly Court is high quality student accommodation located close to Kings Cross and our ONCAMPUS London Centre.

This accommodation offers secure, modern, fully furnished, en suite rooms. The bedrooms are arranged in clusters of 6 bedrooms. Each cluster shares a fully fitted kitchen and living area.

The residence is in an excellent location, a minutes walk to Caledonian road tube station, and a 5-minute tube journey to Russell Square. It is an 7-minute walk from Russell Square to ONCAMPUS London - 13-minutes door-to-door.

The accommodation is one stop to King’s Cross St Pancras and three stops to Central London (Holborn).

Emily Bowes Court
Emily Bowes Court is located just two minutes from Tottenham Hale underground and overground stations, and less than 15 minutes’ commute to central London. With it conveniently located on the Victoria underground line, you can commute to ONCAMPUS in less than 30 minutes.

This accommodation offers ensuite rooms in shared flats with shared kitchens and your own bathroom

St Pancras Way
St Pancras Way is right at the heart of Camden, close to the Royal Veterinary College and many other central London universities. The property also has fantastic transport links with King's Cross St Pancras Station just a ten-minute walk away, so you can make the most of student living in London. Students can get to ONCAMPUS London in 18 minutes by a bus or 20 minutes via the tube.

St Pancras Way is owned and managed by UNITE Students

Kentish Town (over 18s only)
The residence is located just a short distance from Camden Town, a vibrant location offering a wide range of restaurants, cafes and local markets. Camden Market is London’s fourth-most popular visitor attraction, where vendors sell crafts, clothing, music and street food from their stalls.

The accommodation is extremely modern and furnished to a high quality. All the rooms are studios so you will have your own private bathroom and a kitchenette to cook.

Just a short walk away is Kentish Town Station, meaning you can commute to ONCAMPUS in 21 minutes via the Northern Line Underground.

Included in your booking is a bedding and kitchen pack, so everything you need will be there on arrival.

Birkbeck university of London
While the majority of our students decide to live in private accommodation, we also offer student accommodation. Birkbeck students can access places in partner halls. Free professional advice is available from the University of London Housing Services.

• Accommodation For New Full-Time Students
  • We offer various accommodation options, including University of London intercollegiate halls, and help with finding private accommodation.
• Accommodation For Continuing Full-Time Students
  • As a continuing student, you have access to a number of options, including shared accommodation managed by the University of London.
• Accommodation For Part-Time Students
  • You may be able to rent in the private sector, flat-share or homestay (stay with a family).
• Accommodation For Families And Couples
  • Housing options for families and couples are available in halls, with housing associations and on the private sector.
• Accommodation With Wheelchair Accessibility
  • A number of wheelchair accessible rooms are available in intercollegiate and independent halls.
• Short-Term Accommodation
  • Most halls only offer long-term student accommodation, with contracts usually from 40 to 51 weeks. However, a number of options are available for shorter stays.
• Accommodation Scholarships
  • A small number of accommodation scholarships are available to full-time students at Birkbeck.
• Accommodation And Living Costs
  • This page tells you about the costs of living in London and studying at Birkbeck and where you can find the best advice and guidance.

Birkbeck University operates two campuses throughout London. The main campus, located in Bloomsbury London, is renowned for its exceptional library resources, including the British Library and the Senate and House Library, with a vast collection of 150 million books. Meanwhile, the branch campus in Stratford, east London, offers a wide range of facilities, including state-of-the-art media, museums, and digital industries. Additionally, students can enjoy various sporting and cultural amenities near the Stratford campus, such as the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Westfield shopping centre, Theatre Royal Stratford East, and the Picturehouse Cinema. Within the Bloomsbury campus, the School of Arts houses 70-seat cinema halls that regularly host free film screenings. Birkbeck University also boasts excellent teaching spaces and laboratories, while numerous cafes, coffee shops, and bars can be found near its main campus.