City, University of London: Statistics

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#498 of 14,131 In the World
#191 of 2,785 In Europe
#41 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#32 of 131 In England
#7 of 35 In London
#41 of 1,018 For Optometry
Top50% For 187 other topics
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Acceptance rate
12%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
city.ac.uk
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate12%
Admissions RequirementsInclude: General Certificate of Education (GCE) with 2 Advanced ('A') level passes, or 1 'A' level pass and 2 Advanced Supplementary ('AS') passes, or equivalent approved school-leaving qualification from the UK or overseas
Academic CalendarOctober to June

We've calculated the 12% acceptance rate for City, University of London based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

City, University of London is a world-class research university with 26,014 scientific papers published and 472,577 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Medicine, Law, Biology, Business, and Environmental Science.

Publications
26,014
Citations
472,577

City, University of London majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
15,636 / 309,511
Computer Science
13,246 / 264,279
Engineering
11,552 / 198,902
Physics
10,288 / 176,216
Political Science
9,790 / 188,768
Medicine
9,370 / 220,426
Law
9,174 / 180,847
Biology
9,164 / 213,343
Business
9,132 / 163,289
Environmental Science
8,527 / 158,713
Psychology
8,221 / 202,025
Philosophy
7,692 / 157,206
Economics
7,472 / 134,438
Mathematics
7,196 / 140,948
Quantum and Particle physics
6,834 / 113,347
Chemistry
6,618 / 123,184
Sociology
6,615 / 137,688
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
5,395 / 109,504
Geography and Cartography
5,246 / 89,182
Statistics
5,085 / 115,220
History
4,053 / 67,052
Materials Science
4,009 / 62,267
Finance
3,994 / 64,186
Psychiatry
3,950 / 111,535
Geology
3,900 / 72,173
Linguistics
3,872 / 75,801
Management
3,710 / 76,664
Archaeology
3,531 / 63,834
Optical Engineering
3,473 / 59,708
Neuroscience
3,094 / 78,188
Art & Design
3,051 / 50,483
Pathology
3,026 / 92,374
Social Psychology
2,793 / 77,178
Machine Learning
2,759 / 52,623
Ecology
2,695 / 64,609
Mechanical Engineering
2,690 / 39,430
Nursing
2,676 / 72,522
Paleontology
2,526 / 50,370
Development Studies
2,490 / 59,130
Electrical Engineering
2,323 / 33,357

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 187 718
1991 195 1038
1992 206 1146
1993 235 1288
1994 266 1499
1995 274 1666
1996 318 1841
1997 311 2055
1998 317 2468
1999 305 2308
2000 348 2775
2001 325 3219
2002 430 3791
2003 441 4330
2004 492 5098
2005 532 6514
2006 599 7128
2007 699 8515
2008 705 9819
2009 781 10856
2010 837 12613
2011 947 14251
2012 957 16068
2013 1153 18512
2014 1247 20566
2015 1315 22944
2016 1278 23458
2017 1315 26400
2018 1252 27452
2019 1282 33717
2020 1387 42473
2021 1619 55992
2022 1181 50369
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for City, University of London gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Annual Tuition Cost (GBP)
Undergraduate (UK/EU) £9,250
Undergraduate (International) £16,000 - £18,000
Postgraduate (UK/EU) £9,500 - £11,500
Postgraduate (International) £16,000 - £18,000

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by City, University of London.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science No Yes No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics No Yes No
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Doctorate Cultural Studies, Economics, Health Sciences, Journalism, Management, Music, Optometry, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Translation and Interpretation

City, University of London alumni

  1. Margaret Thatcher

    Margaret Thatcher
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1925-2013 (aged 88)
    Occupations
    autobiographerstatespersonchemistbarristerpolitician
    Biography

    Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, LG, OM, DStJ, PC, FRS, HonFRSC, was a British politician and stateswoman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the first female British prime minister and the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century. As prime minister, she implemented economic policies that became known as Thatcherism. A Soviet journalist dubbed her the "Iron Lady", a nickname that became associated with her uncompromising politics and leadership style.

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

    Jawaharlal Nehru
    Born in
    India Flag India
    Years
    1889-1964 (aged 75)
    Enrolled in the City, University of London
    Graduated with Bachelor of Laws in law
    Occupations
    barristerstatespersonpoliticiantrade unionistautobiographer
    Biography

    Jawaharlal Nehru was an Indian anti-colonial nationalist, secular humanist, social democrat, statesman and author who was a central figure in India during the middle of the 20th century. Nehru was a principal leader of the Indian nationalist movement in the 1930s and 1940s. Upon India's independence in 1947, he became the first Prime Minister of India, serving for 16 years. Nehru promoted parliamentary democracy, secularism, and science and technology during the 1950s, powerfully influencing India's arc as a modern nation. In international affairs, he successfully maintained India's neutrality throughout the Cold War. A well-regarded author, his books written in prison, such as Letters from a Father to His Daughter (1929), Glimpses of World History (1934), An Autobiography (1936), and The Discovery of India (1946), have been read around the world. The honorific Pandit has been commonly applied before his name.

  3. Tony Blair

    Tony Blair
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1953-.. (age 70)
    Occupations
    diplomatautobiographerinternational forum participantpoliticianlawyer
    Biography

    Sir Anthony Charles Lynton Blair is a British former politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007. He served as Leader of the Opposition from 1994 to 1997, and had various shadow cabinet posts from 1987 to 1994. Blair was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sedgefield from 1983 to 2007. He is the second longest serving prime minister in modern history after Margaret Thatcher, and is the longest serving Labour politician to have held the office.

  4. Vallabhbhai Patel

    Vallabhbhai Patel
    Born in
    India Flag India
    Years
    1875-1950 (aged 75)
    Occupations
    juristpoliticianeconomistbarrister
    Biography

    Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel, commonly known as Sardar Patel, was an Indian lawyer, influential political leader, barrister and statesman who served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India from 1947 to 1950. He was a barrister and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, who played a leading role in the country's struggle for independence, guiding its integration into a united, independent nation. In India and elsewhere, he was often called Sardar, meaning "chief" in Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and Persian. He acted as the Home Minister during the political integration of India and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.

All 100 notable alumni

City, University of London faculties and divisions

School : Arts and Social Sciences Cultural Studies, Economics, Journalism, Modern Languages, Music, Political Sciences, Psychology, Publishing and Book Trade, Sociology, Translation and Interpretation, Writing
School : Business Actuarial Science, Finance, Insurance, Management
School : Health Sciences Biology, Child Care and Development, Midwifery, Nursing, Optometry, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology
School : Law Law
School : Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Sciences, Library Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering

General information

Founded 1966

Location and contacts

Address Northampton Square
London, EC1V 0HB
United Kingdom
City population 8,908,000

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