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UCL (University College London)

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School Information

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

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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.
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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: 3,453
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: 3,091
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

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

Range of Fees

UK/EU: £3,010 - £14,040
Overseas: £10,630 - £26,520

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

20 UCL residences
8 University of London (intercollegiate) residences

Accommodation Range

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

(prices vary based on single or shared room, catered or self catering etc.)

Finance and Scholarships

www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships

Language Support

Full range of full-time, summer and pre-sessional courses at the British Council accredited 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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