UCL (University College London)

Founded in 1826 as the first university in England to admit students regardless of religion or gender. UCL (University College London) is a Russell Group research university based in Camden, holding a Silver Teaching Excellence Framework rating. UCL has a radical, progressive heritage. It was the first to admit women on equal terms and remains fiercely international — over half its students come from outside the UK.

In the latest rankings, UCL (University College London) is positioned #9 in the QS World Rankings 2026; #22 in the THE World Rankings 2026; #9 in the Guardian University Guide (UK).

The university has approximately 51,315 students, with a diverse international community representing 127 nationalities — 52% of the student body. The largest international cohorts come from China, Hong Kong, and United States.

UCL (University College London) currently lists 508 courses on CourseOptions, spanning 110 undergraduate and 398 postgraduate programmes. There are 4 scholarships available for international students.

Graduate outcomes are excellent: 91% of graduates go into employment or further study within 15 months, and the median graduate salary is £31,500, rising to £46,400 after five years.

Student satisfaction is strong, with an NSS teaching satisfaction score of 87% and a continuation rate of 92%.

Urban, diverse, research-intensive. In the heart of Bloomsbury, minutes from the British Museum and King's Cross.