University College London

Es. 1826 | Cuncti Adsint Meritaeque Expectent Praemia Palmae

Es. 1826 | Cuncti Adsint Meritaeque Expectent Praemia Palmae

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

46,830

Student Faculty Ratio

4.89

Internationality Factor

52%

Avg Tuition per Student

£15,208

Net assets (2024)

£1394.0 milion

Total Income

£1751.8 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

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About

University College London (UCL) stands as one of the leading institutions of higher education globally, consistently ranking among the top ten universities worldwide. Founded in 1826, UCL has built a robust reputation for both groundbreaking research and comprehensive education, contributing significantly to a multitude of academic disciplines.

UCL's main campus is situated in the historic Bloomsbury district of central London, while an additional campus is located in the dynamic region of East London. The university serves approximately 42,000 students hailing from over 150 countries, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Of...

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Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female61%

Male39%

Not known0%

Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Academic61%

Non-academic39%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree49%

Postgraduate (taught)36%

Postgraduate (research)13%

Other undergraduate2%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

Graduate entry requirements for postgraduate courses at University College London vary among departments, research centers, and programs. Typically, a first or upper-second-class UK bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent overseas degree from a recognized institution is required. Some programs also require GMAT or GRE General Test scores. Teaching programs may have additional requirements, such as certain GCSE qualifications, Occupational Health and DBS checks, skills tests, and relevant work experience. In some cases, an interview or a small portfolio of work may be required. UCL may consider applicants with lower...

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Programs

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Creative Arts and Design
Business and Management
Education
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine and Health

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Year Founded

1826

University College London (UCL) was founded as the first secular university in England, under the banner of "London University".

1836

UCL became the first university in England to admit women on equal terms to men.

1878

UCL became the first university to admit students regardless of race, class, religion or gender.

2005

UCL became the first UK university to establish a campus in Doha, Qatar.

2010

UCL established the first UK-style liberal arts college in China, UCL-IADE in Beijing.

Public Figures

Mahatma Gandhi

Received a Bachelor of Laws degree from University College London in 1888.

Christopher Nolan

Award-winning film director and screenwriter who received a degree in English from University College London.

Joseph Rotblat

Alumnus of University College London who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995.