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UCL (University College London)

School Profile: Undergraduate | Graduate/Postgraduate

School Information

Country
United Kingdom
Address
Gower Street London WC1E 6BT
Website
www.ucl.ac.uk
Switchboard
+44 (0)20 7679 2000

Admissions Contact

Position
International Admissions
Email
international@ucl.ac.uk
Fax
+44 (0)20 7679 3001
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Described by the Sunday Times as "an intellectual powerhouse with a world-class reputation", UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top three multifaculty universities in the UK and features in the top 25 universities worldwide.

UCL is a multidisciplinary university with an international reputation for the quality of its research and teaching across the academic spectrum, with subjects spanning the sciences, arts, social sciences and biomedicine. 60 of our 70 departments (85%) have been awarded a research rating of 5 or 5*, which indicates that their work is of international importance. Teaching at UCL is 'research-led', meaning that the programmes we offer reflect the very latest research and are often taught by academic staff members who are world-leaders in their fields. UCL has one of the best staff-student ratios in the UK and places a strong emphasis on small group teaching.

As well as being dynamic and intellectually challenging, UCL offers a very cosmopolitan and international environment in which to study. Over 30% of our students are from outside the UK, coming from nearly 140 different countries. UCL also attracts academic staff from around the globe, and international staff and students alike are welcomed for the different perspectives and diversity they bring to teaching and learning at UCL.

The university is located on a compact site in the very heart of London and is surrounded by the greatest concentration of libraries, museums, archives, cultural institutions and professional bodies in Europe.

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Over 7000 of our students are studying at graduate level, which is one of the largest populations of graduate students at any UK university.
UCL offers an extremely diverse range of graduate qualifications, from taught Master's and shorter programmes to MPhils, PhDs and specialist doctorates.

On entry, all UCL graduate students become members of the Graduate School, which offers opportunities that few, if any, UK institutions can match. The aims of the UCL Graduate School are:

- To ensure that UCL continues to be at the forefront of graduate education and research; and
- To enhance the student experience through offering the finest environment for personal and academic development.

Furthermore, the Graduate School offers a number of Research and Master's scholarships to outstanding students. Details of the full range of UCL scholarships available for students can be found on our website at www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships

Whatever the reasons for pursuing graduate study, whether for career development or subject interest, the UCL Careers Service can help students to realise their full potential, and offers specialist support for graduate students. We strive to ensure that students are equipped not just with subject knowledge but with other highly valued skills which mean that UCL graduates are extremely employable, and are targeted by the world's leading employers.

UCL offers a stimulating and richly rewarding experience for graduate students who want to study in one of the world's leading centres of research and teaching.

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Faculty
Number of Faculty Staff FTE: 3,858
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. *FAQ: How is research assistant defined?
Number of International Faculty Staff FTE: 1,472
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.
Undergraduate Information
Number of Undergraduate Students FTE: 11,354
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students FTE: 2,866
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students.
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students FTE: 6,024
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students FTE: 2,683
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Students
Total Students Headcount: 21,620 FTE: 17,117
Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 6,880 FTE: 4,979
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Graduate Output
Number of PhDs Awarded 665
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months
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Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

60 of UCL's 70 Departments (85%) have been awarded a rating of 5/5* in the Research Assessment Exercise indicating research of international importance.

Range of Fees

£3,240 - £30,285 depending on the programme.


Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

IELTS 6.5 - 7.5
TOEFL (PB) 580-630
TOEFL (CB) 237-267
TOEFL (IB) 92-109
Depending on subject


Accommodation

Guaranteed for first-year graduates who firmly accept their offer and meet published deadlines.

Accommodation Range

£65.00 - £160.00 per week
www/ucl.ac.uk/residences

Language Support

UCL Language Centre
www.ucl.ac.uk/language-centre

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This institution offers programs in the following:

Subjects
  • Anthropology
  • Architecture
  • Area Studies
  • Biological Sciences
  • Built Environment
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Computing/Information Technology
  • Creative/Performing Arts
  • Dentistry
  • Earth Sciences
  • Economics
  • Electronic/Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Ethnicity, Gender and Diversity
  • General Engineering/Other Engineering
  • Geography
  • Health/Para-medical Studies
  • History/Archaeology
  • Humanities
  • International Relations/Studies/Affairs
  • Languages
  • Law/Legal Studies
  • Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine/Medical Sciences
  • Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Sciences
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy
  • Sociology/Social Studies
  • Urban Planning
  • Zoology
Study Levels
  • Masters
  • Doctorate
  • Graduate Diplomas
  • Graduate Certificates
Study Modes
  • Full Time
  • Distance Learning
  • Part Time

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  • 2007
Area Rank
Overall 9
Arts & Humanities 27
Technology 94
Life Sciences & Biomedicine 26
Natural Sciences 70
Social Sciences 32
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