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University of London in profile

The University of London is a university with around 45,500 students. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.

45,500
Students
1836
Founded
20
Programmes listed

About University of London

The University of London is a university with around 45,500 students, founded in 1836.

It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It is based in Senate House, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU.

Numbers & facts

The key facts about University of London at a glance.

1836
Founded
45,500
Students
London
Location
20
Programmes listed
University
Institution type
Degree-awarding body

Ways to study

How you can study at University of London:

On campus

Full-time

The standard route at University of London, a full timetable of teaching, typically three years for an undergraduate degree (four with a placement or year abroad).

Complete in the standard duration
Full access to campus life & societies
Eligible for the full maintenance loan
Around work

Part-time

Spread the same degree over more years and study alongside work or other commitments. Available on selected courses.

Study around a job or family
Same qualification, longer timeframe
Part-time student finance available
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Applying from school or college

With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to University of London through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.

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Programmes at University of London

20 programmes at University of London. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:

CourseAwardSubject
PhilosophyBA (Hons)Philosophy & Religion
Accounting and FinanceBSc (Hons)Accounting & Finance
Business and ManagementBSc (Hons)Business & Management
EnglishBA (Hons)English & Literature
EconomicsBSc (Hons)Economics
Computer ScienceBSc (Hons)Computer Science
International RelationsBSc (Hons)Politics & International Relations
PsychologyBSc (Hons)Psychology
LawsLLB (Hons)Law
DivinityBD (Hons)Philosophy & Religion
Economics and FinanceBSc (Hons)Accounting & Finance
Data Science and Business AnalyticsBSc (Hons)Business & Management
Economics and ManagementBSc (Hons)Business & Management
FinanceBSc (Hons)Accounting & Finance
MarketingBSc (Hons)Business & Management
Mathematics and EconomicsBSc (Hons)Economics
Professional AccountancyBSc (Hons)Accounting & Finance
DivinityDipHEPhilosophy & Religion
EnglishDipHEEnglish & Literature
PhilosophyDipHEPhilosophy & Religion

Complete programme list for University of London; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (20 programmes, 2026).

Campus & locations

University of London is a campus-based university in London.

Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.

On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
London

Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.

Students & campus life

Who you’d study alongside at University of London in London. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.

3,280
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
4%
International
students from outside the UK
80%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White59%
Asian20%
Black12%
Mixed5%
Other4%

Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.

Is University of London right for you?

A particularly good fit if you …

  • want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
  • like the idea of student life in London
  • prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you

Less suitable if …

you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.

For parents

The questions parents ask most about University of London, answered briefly.

A recognised UK degree

University of London awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.

Regulated fees & student finance

Home tuition is regulated, with the cap set by the UK nation. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.

A clear, structured route

Fixed term structure, defined assessment rules and academic support give orientation from day one.

Support from day one

Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.

Career prospects

Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.

Structure & campus life

A fixed term rhythm in London with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.

Accreditation & recognition

How to read University of London’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:

Recognised degree-awarding body
Recognised UK degree-awarding body

University of London awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.

Student finance eligible

Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.

Admissions & entry routes

Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.

Fees & funding

Home tuition at University of London is regulated, and the cap depends on the UK nation the provider sits in. The main routes:

Tuition Fee Loan

Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.

Maintenance Loan

Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.

Scholarships & bursaries

University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.

Repayment

Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.

Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.

Frequently asked questions about University of London

Is University of London officially recognised?
Yes. University of London is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
Around 45,500 students, founded in 1836.
20 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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