University College London (UCL) was the first university in London and the third in the UK, after Cambridge and Oxford. It was founded in 1826 by two visionary figures—Henry Brougham, a lawyer, and Thomas Campbell, a poet. UCL was the first university in the UK to open the doors of higher education to all, regardless of race, religion, or gender.

Today, UCL consistently ranks among the top universities in the UK and worldwide for both academic excellence and research output. It is home to over 30,000 students, including a highly international student body from around 150 countries.

The student-to-faculty ratio at UCL is 1:10, meaning that professors can provide more personalized attention to each student.
UCL’s research activities have a significant impact on society and the world, and the university actively supports the growth of small businesses in London.

University College London is located in Bloomsbury, Central London, near the famous British Museum and British Library. Additionally, UCL has a campus in Doha, Qatar, specializing in archaeology and museum studies, and school of Energy and Resources in Australia.

UCL owns a mix of picturesque historical buildings and state-of-the-art modern facilities equipped with the latest technology.

University College London collaborates with several prestigious hospitals, including:

• Great Ormond Street Hospital,
• The Royal Free Hospital,
• Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Why Choose University College London?

• One of the three oldest universities in the UK, after Oxford and Cambridge,
• Ranked among the top research universities in the UK, recognized for scientific publications and global impact,
• World-class teaching delivered by leading academics and professors,
• 29 Nobel Prize winners among faculty and alumni,
• Strong alumni network of nearly 200,000 graduates, influencing politics, economics, and science,
• Member of the prestigious Russell Group,
• Part of the University of London.

Accommodation:
University College London offers several housing options for its students:

• University Residences (full board, close to the main campus): £143 – £258 per week,
• Student Houses (self-catering): £102 – £274 per week,
• Intercollegiate Residences (full board, near the main campus in Bloomsbury): £133 – £281 per week,
• Private Apartments,
• All first-year students are guaranteed accommodation.

Programmes:

• University of London International Programme (Distance Learning),
• International Foundation: Humanities, Natural & Engineering Sciences,
• Undergraduate / Bachelor's,
• Pre-Master’s,
• Postgraduate / Master's,
• Doctorate / PhD,
• Summer Courses.

University Structure

UCL consists of 11 faculties:

• Arts and Humanities,
• The Bartlett, UCL's Faculty of the Built Environment,
• Brain Sciences,
• Engineering,
• UCL Institute of Education,
• Laws (Law Faculty),
• Life Sciences,
• Mathematics and Physical Sciences,
• Medical Sciences,
• Population Health Sciences,
• Social and Historical Sciences.

Most Popular Fields of Study:

• Medicine,
• Public Sciences,
• Humanities,
• Social Sciences and Management,
• Natural Sciences,
• Engineering Sciences.

Admission Requirements:

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree):

• Foundation Program or Year 1 of a Bachelor’s/Specialist degree,
• A-levels (AAA – ABB) or IB (minimum 34 points),
• IELTS 6.5 – 7.5 (depending on the course).

Postgraduate (Master’s Degree)Bachelor’s degree:

• IELTS 6.5 – 7.5

Scholarships: UCL offers scholarships ranging from £1,000 to £5,000 for prospective students.

Notable Alumni:

• Mahatma Gandhi – Leader of India’s independence movement,
• Alexander Graham Bell – Inventor of the telephone,
• Christopher Nolan – Filmmaker, screenwriter, producer,
• Chris Martin – Lead singer of Coldplay,
• William Stanley Jevons – Renowned economist and mathematician,
• Nicos Anastasiades – President of Cyprus,
• Chaim Herzog – Former President of Israel.