University of London: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #305 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #115 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #30 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #24 of 131 | In England |
| #6 of 35 | In London |
| #32 of 1,021 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top100 | For 45 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 50,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- london.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 34%*
* The University of 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 | Minimum for undergraduate degrees is two subjects at GCE ‘A’ level, plus at least three further subjects at GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level at grade C or above. Other qualifications both from the UK and rest of the world are also accepted for University of London transnational degrees through online, flexible and blended learning. |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September - December; January-March; April-June |
| Enrollment | 50,000 |
| Full time employee | 250 |
| Student:staff ratio | 200:1 |
Research profile
University of London is a world-class research university with 88,949 scientific papers published and 3,410,081 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Law, and Physics.
University of London majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1219 | 22548 |
| 1993 | 1397 | 22203 |
| 1994 | 1339 | 22691 |
| 1995 | 1402 | 25097 |
| 1996 | 1495 | 26912 |
| 1997 | 1403 | 28428 |
| 1998 | 1455 | 30989 |
| 1999 | 1370 | 34091 |
| 2000 | 1375 | 37579 |
| 2001 | 1432 | 41261 |
| 2002 | 1459 | 44706 |
| 2003 | 1524 | 50629 |
| 2004 | 1526 | 52756 |
| 2005 | 1643 | 58537 |
| 2006 | 1856 | 65616 |
| 2007 | 1983 | 71590 |
| 2008 | 2016 | 79096 |
| 2009 | 1931 | 89500 |
| 2010 | 1980 | 97649 |
| 2011 | 2081 | 107888 |
| 2012 | 2005 | 119840 |
| 2013 | 2355 | 128839 |
| 2014 | 2054 | 135294 |
| 2015 | 1893 | 136512 |
| 2016 | 1770 | 137295 |
| 2017 | 1799 | 142006 |
| 2018 | 2095 | 149770 |
| 2019 | 1902 | 162787 |
| 2020 | 1986 | 189871 |
| 2021 | 2005 | 201519 |
| 2022 | 1838 | 180662 |
| 2023 | 1945 | 178461 |
| 2024 | 1415 | 166539 |
Tuition
The tuition table for 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 | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £9,250 |
| Postgraduate Taught | £10,000 - £28,900 |
| Postgraduate Research | £5,300 - £20,400 |
| Distance Learning | £1,500 - £18,000 |
All costs are in British pounds (GBP).
The University of London has financial aid programs.
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 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 | 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 | Accountancy, Finance, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Statistics |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Certificate in Education | Art History, Cultural Studies |
| Master of Research | Arts and Humanities, History, Latin American Studies, Library Science, Modern Languages, Visual Arts |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Art History, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Education, Finance, Gender Studies, Health Sciences, Human Rights, Humanities and Social Science Education, International Relations and Diplomacy, Landscape Architecture, Law, Library Science, Management, Marketing, Social Sciences, Teacher Training, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts |
| Master of Philosophy | Arts and Humanities, English, History, Human Rights, Latin American Studies, Law, Modern Languages |
| Doctorate | Art History, English Studies, History, Human Rights, Latin American Studies, Law, Modern Languages |
University of London alumni
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Mahatma Gandhi
- Enrolled in the University of London
- In 1888 studied law
- Occupations
- journalisthumanitarianphilosopheressayistwriter
- Biography
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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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John F. Kennedy
- Occupations
- politicianjournalistanti-communistwriternaval officer
- Biography
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy, also known by his initials as JFK, was the 35th president of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the youngest person elected president at 43 years. Kennedy served at the height of the Cold War, and the majority of his foreign policy concerned relations with the Soviet Union and Cuba. A Democrat, Kennedy represented Massachusetts in both houses of the United States Congress prior to his presidency.
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Nelson Mandela
- Occupations
- political prisonerpoliticianautobiographerlawyerscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as the president of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.
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Elton John
- Occupations
- recording artistmusiciansingercomposerpianist
- Biography
-
Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. Acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his work during the 1970s, his music and showmanship have had a significant, lasting impact on the music industry. His songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in history.
University of London faculties and divisions
| Institute : Advanced Legal Studies | Human Rights, Law |
|---|---|
| Institute : Classical Studies | Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, History, Literature, Philosophy |
| Institute : Commonwealth Studies | History, Human Rights, Political Sciences |
| Institute : English Studies | English, Publishing and Book Trade |
| Institute : Historical Research | History |
| Institute : Languages, Cultures and Societies | Caribbean Studies, French, German, Hispanic American Studies, Italian |
| Institute : Modern Languages Research | Modern Languages |
| Institute : Philosophy | Philosophy |
| Institute : Warburg | Cultural Studies, History, Human Rights, Visual Arts |
General information
| Founded | 1836 |
|---|---|
| Colors | blue, red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Malet Street London, WC1E 7HU United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,800,000 |