University College London (UCL)
1826
Founded
approx. 51,000
Students
approx. 50%
International students
Public
Type
About University College London (UCL)
UCL was founded in 1826 as the first university in England to admit students regardless of religion. Its main campus is in Bloomsbury, in the heart of London.
It is a large, highly selective research university with strengths across architecture (the Bartlett), education, medicine, engineering and the social sciences. Many of its postgraduate programmes last one year.
Highlights
- Russell Group member in central London
- The Bartlett, a well-known school of architecture and the built environment
- Institute of Education, a leading centre for education research
- Short walk to the British Museum and British Library
Tuition (indicative, per year)
GBP 30,000 – 45,000 per year (indicative)
Intakes
September
English requirements (from)
IELTS 6.5 · PTE 62 · TOEFL 92
Campus and student life
Bloomsbury puts museums, libraries and theatres on your doorstep; a newer campus at UCL East in Stratford adds modern facilities in east London.
Courses at University College London (UCL)
A selection only. University College London (UCL) offers many more programmes; ask a counsellor or see the university's website.
Studying in United Kingdom?
The UK offers one-year master's degrees and three-year bachelor's degrees that save time and money. The Graduate Route allows two years of post-study work for applications made up to 31 December 2026, dropping to 18 months from January 2027.
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