University College London
London, England
University College London was founded in 1826 and is the third oldest university in England. It was the first to admit students of any race, class or religion, and the first to admit women on equal terms with men. It is ranked 3rd in the UK and 8th in the QS World University Rankings 2020. University College London is one of the best universities for research, with the Research Excellence Framework 2014 (REF) rating 82% of its research as "world-leading" or "internationally excellent". It ranks 1st for world-leading research in computer science and informatics. High-quality research is at the heart of education at UCL. Teaching at the university takes place in smaller groups, with a staff-to-student ratio of 1:9. It is the top university for building and is in the top 10 for anatomy and physiology, anthropology, archaeology, architecture, biological sciences, business management, ancient history, computer science, economics, electronic engineering, English, geology, history, history of art, Italian, linguistics, medicine, pharmacy, philosophy, politics, psychology and surveying. Over 100 of the programs offered by the university include the option of an Erasmus+ exchange.
London is the capital and largest city of the UK. The history of London and its landmarks cannot be described in a few sentences, but the city is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world. It has it all - pubs or parks, theaters or cinemas, shopping or sightseeing, museums or art galleries - London has something for every taste. Life in the capital, however, may seem a bit expensive for the average student, especially when it comes to housing. The fast-paced lifestyle can both excite you and wear you out, but if you can find a balance between enjoying life and not going broke at the same time, London is the ideal place to be a student.
Main programs and majors (For a detailed list, ask one of our advisors)
- Anthropology
- Applied Medical Sciences
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Arts and Sciences
- Biochemical Engineering and Bioprocessing
- Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Classical World
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Economics and Business
- Education
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- English
- European Languages, Culture and Society
- European Social and Political Studies
- Fine Art
- Geography
- Hebrew and Jewish Studies
- History
- History of Art
- Human Sciences
- Law
- Linguistics
- Management Science and Innovation
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics and Astrophysics
- Political Science
- Politics
- Population Health
- Project Management for Construction
- Psychology
- Russian and East European Languages and Culture
- Science and Technology Studies
- Social Sciences
- Statistical Science
- Urban Planning and Urban Studies
Key information
Duration of study:
3-5 years for Bachelor's programs
1-2 years for Master's programs
Academic year:
2 semesters - September and January
Start of the year:
September and January (for some programs only)
Admission deadline:
October 15 for medicine. BioMedical Admissions Test - November 15; registration for the test closes on October 1.
January 15 is the recommended deadline for most majors. The final cutoff is June 30, but those applications will not be given priority.
National Admissions Test for Law - January 20; registration for the test closes on October 1.
There is no deadline for Master's and PhD/doctoral programs, but the university advises applying as early as possible.
Admission requirements:
High school diploma with a minimum GPA of 5.15, depending on the major. For Master's and doctoral admission, a Bachelor's or Master's degree with a grade between 4.0 and 5.0.
IELTS
For Bachelor's and Master's programs, a minimum of between 6.5 and 7.5, depending on the major.
TOEFL
For Bachelor's and Master's programs, a minimum of between 92 and 109, depending on the major.
Cambridge English: Advanced/Proficiency
For Bachelor's and Master's programs, a minimum of between 176 and 191, depending on the major.
Scholarships and loans
The tuition fee for Bachelor's programs is £9,250. The UK government provides student loans with favorable repayment terms. Students only start repaying the loan once they earn an annual salary of more than £21,000. For more information, ask one of our advisors.
University College London offers a scholarship specifically for Bulgarian and Romanian students based on financial need and hardship.
Master's programs range from £7,725 to £23,690; MBA - £25,710, Part-time Global MBA - £33,000, Part-time EMBA - £46,000; doctoral programs - £4,300-£4,600.
Accommodation:
University residence halls cost between £131 and £277 per week, depending on the hall and room type. Accommodation outside the university residence halls can cost between £5,915 and £6,624.