City University of London – a public research university with a history dating back to 1894, when the Northampton Institute was founded.

• 1903 – Faculty of Technical Optics established,
• 1920-1929 – Faculty of Optometry and Ophthalmology,
• 1955 – Summer school launched for studying the use of computers and calculators in accounting and management,
• 1961 – Faculty of Social and Industrial Sciences,
• 1966 – City received its royal charter and university status,
• 1969 – Opening of Drysdale and Centenary campuses,
• 1970 – Main university campus opened at Northampton Square,
• 1974 – New campus: Tait Building,
• 1975 – Faculty of Music established,
• 1976 – Faculty of Journalism established,
• 1977 – Centre for Legal Studies opened,
• 1988 – New School of Engineering established,
• 1990 – New School of Informatics established,
• 1995 – St Bartholomew's School of Nursing and Midwifery and Charterhouse College of Radiography merged, leading to the creation of the School of Health Sciences,
• 2001 – New business school named Sir John Cass Business School,
• 2003 – School of Arts established,
• 2004 – New Social Sciences campus opened,
• 2013 – New campus at Square Mile,
• 2016 – City University joined the University of London.

City University of London is the only university in London that operates simultaneously in the academic sphere, business sector, and professional training.

Currently, City’s campuses are spread across several locations:

• The main campus is at Northampton Square,
• The Law School is located in Holborn,
• The Cass Business School is in Islington,
• INTO City is on Middlesex Street.

City University of London boasts excellent modern infrastructure and equipment:

• For medical students – some of the best clinical laboratories,
• For engineering – cutting-edge biomedical and electronic engineering labs,
• For journalism – TV studios, four radio studios, two news radio studios, and video editing suites,
• For music – a recording studio, computer labs, and rehearsal rooms,
• For law – a comprehensive law library with an extensive collection of books, periodicals, and legal resources.

Currently, around 19,000 students are enrolled at City, with more than half being international students from 150 countries worldwide.
The Student Union organizes a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports and cultural events, excursions, trips, student clubs, and much more.

Accommodation:
All first-year students are guaranteed accommodation in one of City’s modern residences in central London, near the main campus, or in private apartments if preferred.

The residences are within walking distance of the main campus and offer private bedrooms, study space, shared lounge areas, kitchens, laundry facilities.
The cost of accommodation ranges from £147 to £299 per week.

Why Choose City University of London?

• Cass Business School ranks 3rd in London, 6th in the UK, and 21st in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School Ranking.
• 1st in London for student satisfaction – 87% (The Complete University Guide 2017).
• 1st in London for teaching quality (The Times University League Table 2016).
• 4th in London for graduate employability (University League Table 2016).
• A highly international student and faculty community.
• Prime location in the heart of London.
• Part of the University of London since 2016.

Programmes:

• Pre-Sessional
• International Foundation
• Undergraduate
• Pre-Master’s
• Postgraduate (Master’s Degree)

Structure of City University of London
City University of London consists of several schools and faculties:

Cass Business School:

• Faculty of Actuarial Science and Insurance,
• Faculty of Finance,
• Faculty of Management.

School of Arts and Social Sciences:

• Economics,
• International Politics,
• Journalism,
• Music,
• Psychology,
• Sociology,
• Linguistics.

School of Health Sciences:

• Health Services Research and Management,
• Language and Communication Science,
• Midwifery and Radiography,
• Nursing,
• Optometry and Visual Sciences.

School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering:

• Civil Engineering,
• Computer Science,
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
• Library and Information Science,
• Mathematics,
• Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics.

The City Law School

Most Popular Fields of Study:

• Business,
• Economics,
• Finance,
• Accounting,
• Journalism,
• Law.

Entry Requirements:

International Foundation:

• High school diploma,
• IELTS 5.0-5.5

Undergraduate:

• Foundation / A-level / IB
• IELTS 6.5 – 7.0 (depending on the program)

Postgraduate:

• Bachelor’s or Specialist degree
• IELTS 6.5 – 7.5 (depending on the program)

Scholarships:
City University offers scholarships ranging from £100 to £3,000 for its students.

Notable Alumni:

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah – Founder of Pakistan
• Tony Blair – Former Prime Minister of the UK
• Jawaharlal Nehru – First Prime Minister of India
• Margaret Thatcher – Former Prime Minister of the UK
• Muhtar Kent – Former President and CEO of Coca-Cola