University College London (UCL) is a world-leading institution of higher education and research in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1826 as an alternative to the existing universities of Oxford and Cambridge, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any class or religion. Today, UCL is a truly global university, with over 38,000 students from more than 150 countries enrolled at its main campus in central London.
UCL has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence, ranked fourth in Europe and seventh globally in the latest QS World University Rankings. It is also one of the most research-intensive universities in the UK, with almost £800 million spent on research each year. UCL’s research spans all disciplines, from humanities and social sciences to engineering and life sciences. The university is home to five Nobel Prize winners and numerous world-renowned scientists and scholars.
UCL’s teaching is informed by its cutting-edge research, resulting in an exceptional student experience. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes across arts, humanities, laws, sciences and social sciences. It also has an extensive network of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-based. In addition to its main campus in central London, UCL operates several satellite campuses across England including those at Bartlett School of Architecture (in Hampstead), Eastman Dental Institute (in Holborn) and Slade School of Fine Art (in Bloomsbury).
As a leading global university, UCL strives to make a positive impact on society through its pioneering research and innovative teaching. The university is committed to tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges such as climate change, inequality and disease. It does this through interdisciplinary collaboration between its academics and students from around the globe. Recent examples include UCL’s work on developing sustainable cities; combating fake news; improving access to healthcare;and tackling poverty through business innovation