University College London: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #15 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #3 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #3 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #3 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 35 | In London |
| #1 of 4,169 | For Cognitive Science |
| Top1-3 | For 17 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 42,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ucl.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 36%*
* University College London is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) or recognized equivalent, with good passes in 3 approved subjects at Advanced ('A') level; plus one subject at Advanced Subsidiary ('AS') level. In addition, candidates to show evidence of broad general education, eg, GCSE or equivalent, with passes at not less than Grade C in Mathematics and English Language plus 3 other subjects. Further information may be obtained from UCL College Admissions Office |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June) |
| Enrollment | 42,000 |
Research profile
University College London is a world-class research university with 474,519 scientific papers published and 19,145,763 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Psychology, Engineering, Genetics, Physics, and Pathology.
University College London majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3045 | 56802 |
| 1993 | 3374 | 55753 |
| 1994 | 3783 | 60401 |
| 1995 | 4222 | 69452 |
| 1996 | 4767 | 76608 |
| 1997 | 4978 | 84318 |
| 1998 | 5419 | 98022 |
| 1999 | 5644 | 111605 |
| 2000 | 6174 | 129764 |
| 2001 | 6631 | 147486 |
| 2002 | 7008 | 168028 |
| 2003 | 7213 | 199161 |
| 2004 | 7508 | 220533 |
| 2005 | 8060 | 253856 |
| 2006 | 9114 | 282987 |
| 2007 | 9462 | 318812 |
| 2008 | 10021 | 355160 |
| 2009 | 10880 | 398770 |
| 2010 | 11980 | 443186 |
| 2011 | 12673 | 503614 |
| 2012 | 13771 | 564534 |
| 2013 | 15212 | 627098 |
| 2014 | 15984 | 685195 |
| 2015 | 17542 | 737652 |
| 2016 | 19139 | 788307 |
| 2017 | 19760 | 865988 |
| 2018 | 21478 | 974324 |
| 2019 | 22971 | 1121301 |
| 2020 | 26730 | 1397595 |
| 2021 | 27489 | 1593929 |
| 2022 | 25747 | 1563544 |
| 2023 | 26479 | 1630498 |
| 2024 | 22248 | 1620569 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University College 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) | £22,900 - £29,500 |
| Graduate (UK/EU) | £6,840 - £29,500 |
| Graduate (International) | £17,000 - £29,500 |
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 University College 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 | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Physics, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Engineering, Mathematics, Physics |
| Master's Degree | Fine Arts, Law, Natural Sciences |
| Doctorate | American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Astronomy and Space Science, Bioengineering, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Dentistry, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Eastern European Studies, Economics, Educational Psychology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Epidemiology, Experimental Psychology, Fine Arts, Genetics, Geography, Haematology, Health Sciences, Hebrew, History, Information Sciences, Jewish Studies, Law, Linguistics, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Neurology, Neurosciences, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Statistics, Surgery, Technology |
University College London alumni
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Mahatma Gandhi
- Enrolled in University College London
- In 1888 studied law
- Occupations
- journalisthumanitarianphilosopheressayistwriter
- Biography
-
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā (from Sanskrit, meaning great-souled, or venerable), first applied to him in South Africa in 1914, is now used throughout the world.
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Christopher Nolan
- Occupations
- writercinematographeractorscreenwriterfilm producer
- Biography
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Sir Christopher Edward Nolan is a British and American filmmaker. Known for his Hollywood blockbusters with complex storytelling, he is considered a leading filmmaker of the 21st century. Nolan's films have earned over $6.6 billion worldwide, making him the seventh-highest-grossing film director of all time. His accolades include two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and two British Academy Film Awards. Nolan was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2019, and received a knighthood in 2024 for his contributions to film.
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Chris Martin
- Enrolled in University College London
- 1996-2000 studied ancient history
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
-
Christopher Anthony John Martin is an English singer, songwriter, musician and producer. He is best known as the vocalist, pianist and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay.
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Rabindranath Tagore
- Occupations
- philosopherfilm directorsingerpainterpoet
- Biography
-
Rabindranath Thakur FRAS was an Indian Bengali polymath who worked as a poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer, and painter of the Bengal Renaissance. He reshaped Bengali literature and music as well as Indian art with Contextual Modernism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Author of the "profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful" poetry of Gitanjali. In 1913, Tagore became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize in any category, and also the first lyricist to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Tagore's poetic songs were viewed as spiritual and mercurial; where his elegant prose and magical poetry were widely popular in the Indian subcontinent. He was a fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society. Referred to as "the Bard of Bengal", Tagore was known by the sobriquets Gurudeb, Kobiguru, and Biswokobi.
University College London faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | Archiving, Arts and Humanities, Dutch, English, Fine Arts, French, German, Greek (Classical), Hebrew, Information Sciences, Italian, Jewish Studies, Latin, Latin American Studies, Library Science, Linguistics, Philosophy, Phonetics, Scandinavian Languages, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Brain Sciences | Neurology, Neurosciences, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology |
| Faculty : Built Environment | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture and Planning |
| Faculty : Engineering Sciences | Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Laws | European Union Law, Law |
| Faculty : Life Sciences | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychology, Zoology |
| Faculty : Mathematical and Physical Sciences | Astronomy and Space Science, Astrophysics, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Nautical Science, Physics, Statistics, Technology |
| Faculty : Medical Sciences | Dentistry, Immunology, Medicine, Oncology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Population Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
| Faculty : Social and Historical Sciences | Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Eastern European Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Political Sciences, Slavic Languages |
| Institute : Education | Continuing Education, Curriculum, Family Studies, Humanities and Social Science Education, International and Comparative Education, Pedagogy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology |
| School : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
General information
| Alternative names | UCL |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1826 |
| Motto | Cuncti adsint meritaeque expectent praemia palmae. |
Location and contacts
| Address | Gower Street London, WC1E 6BT United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,800,000 |