University of London: Statistics

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#317 of 14,131 In the World
#120 of 2,785 In Europe
#31 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#25 of 131 In England
#6 of 35 In London
#16 of 1,517 For Public Policy / Administration
Top100 For 34 other topics
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Enrollment
50,000
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
london.ac.uk
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
42%*

* 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 RequirementsMinimum 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 CalendarSeptember - December; January-March; April-June
Enrollment50,000
Full time employee250
Student:staff ratio200:1

Research profile

University of London is a world-class research university with 61,873 scientific papers published and 1,949,691 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Genetics, and Physics.

Publications
61,873
Citations
1,949,691

University of London majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
35,184 / 1,406,211
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
32,461 / 922,149
Medicine
30,487 / 1,280,312
Chemistry
23,222 / 973,835
Environmental Science
23,169 / 680,112
Computer Science
19,551 / 751,186
Political Science
18,212 / 468,784
Engineering
17,978 / 608,052
Genetics
17,577 / 780,095
Physics
17,488 / 569,830
Sociology
16,762 / 530,262
Biochemistry
16,605 / 781,544
Law
16,427 / 441,608
Psychology
16,245 / 693,134
Philosophy
14,635 / 355,723
Pathology
13,833 / 654,293
Geography and Cartography
12,273 / 282,548
History
12,205 / 213,163
Geology
10,225 / 356,250
Organic Chemistry
10,200 / 388,219
Quantum and Particle physics
9,701 / 296,264
Mathematics
9,511 / 421,122
Ecology
9,421 / 300,687
Economics
9,303 / 248,820
Archaeology
8,360 / 185,648
Psychiatry
7,961 / 429,760
Business
7,954 / 213,672
Paleontology
7,932 / 294,063
Immunology
7,864 / 335,019
Linguistics
7,003 / 187,875
Materials Science
6,807 / 228,608
Statistics
6,724 / 343,579
Public Health
6,193 / 317,540
Art & Design
5,843 / 96,970
Neuroscience
5,636 / 253,890
Botany
5,547 / 172,727
Surgery
5,425 / 260,824
Development Studies
5,412 / 166,392
Demography
5,225 / 280,201
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,797 / 142,039

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 959 13787
1991 907 14523
1992 878 14923
1993 1038 14915
1994 995 15212
1995 1041 16605
1996 1124 17694
1997 1024 18521
1998 1070 20387
1999 954 22615
2000 1055 24181
2001 1013 26926
2002 966 28207
2003 1021 31090
2004 1030 32796
2005 1117 36523
2006 1245 41356
2007 1397 45310
2008 1472 51008
2009 1416 56931
2010 1387 61422
2011 2167 68531
2012 1314 74746
2013 1483 80256
2014 1393 83740
2015 1217 84405
2016 1211 82250
2017 1237 85972
2018 1206 84468
2019 1306 93788
2020 1348 108879
2021 1632 130162
2022 1330 115081
Academic rankings

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

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

    Mahatma Gandhi
    Born in
    India Flag India
    Years
    1869-1948 (aged 79)
    Enrolled in the University of London
    In 1888 studied law
    Occupations
    philosopherpoliticianpeace activistnewspaper editormemoirist
    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 (Sanskrit: "great-souled", "venerable"), first applied to him in 1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.

  2. John F. Kennedy

    John F. Kennedy
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1917-1963 (aged 46)
    Occupations
    statespersonjournalistnaval officerpoliticianwriter
    Biography

    John Fitzgerald Kennedy, often referred to by his initials JFK, was an American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the youngest person to assume the presidency by election and the youngest president at the end of his tenure. 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 U.S. Congress prior to his presidency.

  3. Nelson Mandela

    Nelson Mandela
    Born in
    South Africa Flag South Africa
    Years
    1918-2013 (aged 95)
    Occupations
    political prisonerautobiographerpolitical activistpoliticianlawyer
    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.

  4. Elton John

    Elton John
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1947-.. (age 76)
    Occupations
    keyboardistfilm actormusicianlyricistrecording artist
    Biography

    Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, pianist and composer. He has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time, and he is the most successful solo artist in the history of the US Billboard charts. Acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his work during the 1970s and for his lasting impact on the music industry, his music and showmanship have had a significant impact on popular music. His songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in history.

All 100 notable alumni

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

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Location and contacts

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City population 8,908,000

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