University College London (UCL)

UCL is located in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, with one campus in the heart of Bloomsbury, and a second campus in vibrant East London, You’re perfectly placed to take advantage of a wide range of professional, cultural, and academic opportunities. It’s not just London that brings a global outlook to your experience – it’s also the people you’ll meet in the UCL community.

We have 18,000 students from outside the UK, with more than 150 countries represented. This rich mix of cultures, backgrounds and experiences is part of what makes the UCL community so vibrant, inclusive and inspiring. UCL graduates are in demand. According to The Graduate Market in 2024, UCL is the top choice in London for companies looking to hire university leavers. UCL Careers provides comprehensive support to help you prepare for life after university, offering CV workshops, mock interviews, employer-led skills sessions, career fairs, and one-to-one coaching.

With access to over 4,000 employers and organisations across the UK and globally, our networking events and industry talks connect you with potential employers and valuable professional contacts, helping you discover your ideal career and develop the skills to succeed. We have a portfolio of more than 650 graduate taught, research and teacher training programmes, spanning a wide variety of subject areas.

Whether you're looking to launch your career, switch paths, or specialise, UCL’s academic excellence and strong industry connections can support your personal and professional development.

English Language requirements

All students whose first language is not English must provide recent evidence that their spoken and written English is adequate for the programme for which they have applied.

Remember to check programme pages for specific requirements.

Applicants who require a visa to study in the UK are advised to check, prior to applying, that their chosen mode of attendance is permitted.

Student visa holders are permitted to study on a full-time basis only. See UK Government website for further information.

Please note that students can’t be registered for a programme at UCL at the same time as being registered (or re-sitting examinations) for another programme at UCL or any other Higher Education Institution.

• Top 10 in the World - UCL is the 9th best university in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, and the 7th best in the 2025-2026 Best Global Universities
• 1st in UK QS Sustainability - UCL is 1st in UK, 3rd in Europe, and 5th globally in the 2025 QS Sustainability Ranking