United Kingdom · Public research university
University College London
London, England · Founded 1826
QS World #9
THE #22
Official site
Acceptance rate
63% (offer rate; yield much lower)
Total students
51,975
International
~53%
Annual tuition
GBP 28,100 - 38,800 / year international UG (2025-26)
The first English university to admit students regardless of religion or gender. UCL's Bartlett School of Architecture is consistently ranked #1 globally; the Institute of Education is #1 for education research worldwide.
Admissions requirements
- Language
- IELTS 6.5 / 7.0 / 7.5 depending on standard / good / advanced level
- Tests
- Some programs need subject tests; most do not.
- Deadlines
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- Ucas: January 29 (Medicine October 15)
- Financial aid
- UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship, Denys Holland (UG), Commonwealth (PG).
Famous for
Architecture (Bartlett)
Education (IOE)
Medicine
Economics
Computer Science
Notable alumni
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Christopher Nolan
- Coldplay (band met at UCL)
Cost estimate
$58,000 / year
Tuition $36,000 + living $22,000
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