University College London
London, United Kingdom • Founded 1826 • World Rank #11
Overview
Founded in 1826, the University College London is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).
Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University College London (UCL) is a very large-sized coeducational UK higher education institution. University College London (UCL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 198-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
UCL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
University College London's academic structure, enrolment numbers, and accreditation context are gathered below. Together they describe how the institution operates beyond the surface-level overview.
Academic Structures
University College London's organisational chart for teaching: faculties, schools, institutes, and constituent units. Research-intensive universities often add institutes or centres alongside teaching faculties.
Unit 10 items
- Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Faculty of Brain Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Laws
- Faculty of Life Sciences
- Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Population Health Sciences
- Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Degrees
Find the degree level matching your study stage at University College London. Bologna-process cycles (1st/2nd/3rd) map roughly to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral but with country-specific variations.
Bachelor's 8 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Engineering
- Fine Arts
- Law
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Surgery
Master's 6 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Engineering
- Fine Arts
- Law
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Doctoral 57 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Astronomy and Space Science
- Bioengineering
- Cardiology
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Languages
- Clinical Psychology
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Eastern European Studies
- Economics
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Epidemiology
- Experimental Psychology
- Fine Arts
- Genetics
- Geography
- Haematology
- Health Sciences
- Hebrew
- History
- Information Sciences
- Jewish Studies
- Law
- Linguistics
- Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Neurology
- Neurosciences
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Sciences
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Statistics
- Surgery
- Technology
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Privy Council.
Arts and Humanities (Faculty) 21 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Archiving
- Arts and Humanities
- Dutch
- English
- Fine Arts
- French
- German
- Greek (Classical)
- Hebrew
- Information Sciences
- Italian
- Jewish Studies
- Latin
- Latin American Studies
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
- Phonetics
- Scandinavian Languages
- Spanish
- Translation and Interpretation
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Brain Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Neurology
- Neurosciences
- Ophthalmology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Built Environment (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architectural and Environmental Design
- Architecture and Planning
Engineering Sciences (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Laws (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- European Union Law
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Life Sciences (Faculty) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Cell Biology
- Ecology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Zoology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Astronomy and Space Science
- Astrophysics
- Bioengineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Nautical Science
- Physics
- Statistics
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medical Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
- Immunology
- Medicine
- Oncology
- Surgery
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Population Health Sciences (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social and Historical Sciences (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Eastern European Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Political Sciences
- Slavic Languages
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (Institute) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Continuing Education
- Curriculum
- Family Studies
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- International and Comparative Education
- Pedagogy
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmacy (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
University College London's programme finder filters by name across all degree levels. Departmental admissions criteria sometimes differ from institutional minimums — verify against the programme page before relying on either.
Master's Degree
102 programmes
These 102 programmes form University College London's master's offering, combining advanced coursework with independent work that signals readiness for leadership or research.
Comparative Literature MA Literature
Speech and Language Therapy MSc Speech & Language Therapy
Linguistics MA Linguistics & Language Studies
Law LLM Law
Russian Studies MA
European Studies: Modern European Studies MA Fashion Design
Humanitarian Policy and Practice MSc
Systems Engineering for the Internet of Things MSc General Engineering
Comparative Education MA Education & Teaching
Early Years Education MA Education & Teaching
Comparative Business Economics MA Business & Management
Economics MSc Economics
Geoscience MSc
Geophysical Hazards MSc Earth Sciences & Geology
Strategic Management of Projects MSc Business & Management
Project and Enterprise Management MSc Business & Management
Infrastructure Investment and Finance MSc Finance, Banking & Insurance
Construction Economics and Management MSc Civil Engineering & Construction
Education MA Education & Teaching
Software Systems Engineering MSc Software Engineering
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence MSc AI & Machine Learning
Information Security MSc Cyber Security
Computer Science MSc Computer Sciences
Computer Graphics, Vision and Imaging MSc Visual Arts
Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering MSc AI & Machine Learning
Digital Media: Production MA Media Studies & Mass Media
Digital Media: Critical Studies MA Media Studies & Mass Media
Cognitive Neuroscience MSc
Clinical Trials MSc
English Linguistics MA English Language Studies
Human-Computer Interaction MSc Human Resource Management
History of Art MA History
Public History MA History
History MA History
Health Informatics MSc Health Informatics
Health Data Science MSc Data Science & Analytics
Social Epidemiology MSc Epidemiology
Population Health MSc
Master of Public Health MPH Public Health
Health Psychology MSc Psychology
Light and Lighting MSc
Clinical Mental Health Sciences MSc Health Sciences
English: Issues in Modern Culture MA English Language Studies
Energy Systems and Data Analytics (ESDA) MSc Data Science & Analytics
Wireless and Optical Communications MSc Communication Studies
Telecommunications MSc Communication Studies
Nanotechnology MSc
Internet Engineering MSc General Engineering
Applied Educational Leadership MA Educational Leadership
Special and Inclusive Education MA Education & Teaching
Mathematics Education MA Mathematics
Higher Education Studies MA Education & Teaching
Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging MSc Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Artificial Intelligence for Biomedicine and Healthcare MSc AI & Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development MSc Politics & International Relations
Computational Statistics and Machine Learning MSc AI & Machine Learning
Data Science and Machine Learning MSc Data Science & Analytics
Emerging Digital Technologies MSc
Geospatial Sciences (Geographic Information Science and Computing) MSc Information Systems & Technology
Integrated Machine Learning Systems MSc AI & Machine Learning
Machine Learning MSc AI & Machine Learning
Spatio-temporal Analytics and Big Data Mining MSc Data Science & Analytics
Connected Environments MSc Environmental Sciences
Urban Spatial Science MSc Natural Sciences
Urban Spatial Science MRes Natural Sciences
Anthropology and Professional Practice MSc Social Sciences & Education
Anthropology MRes Social Sciences & Education
Audio Storytelling for Radio and Podcast MA
Digital Anthropology MSc Social Sciences & Education
Environmental Anthropology MSc Social Sciences & Education
Material and Visual Culture MA
Medical Anthropology MSc Social Sciences & Education
Social and Cultural Anthropology MSc Social Sciences & Education
Applied Linguistics MA Linguistics & Language Studies
Intercultural Communication MA Communication Studies
Archaeology MA Archaeology
Bioarchaeological and Forensic Anthropology MSc Archaeology
Cultural Heritage Studies MA Archaeology
Museum Studies MA
Architectural Computation MSc Architecture
Architectural Design MArch Architecture
Architectural History MA Architecture
Architecture MArch Architecture
Bio-Integrated Design MArch Applied Design
Landscape Architecture MA Architecture
Urban Design MArch Applied Design
Creative Health MASc Liberal Arts
Advanced Audiology MSc Speech & Language Therapy
Audiological Science MSc Speech & Language Therapy
Cancer MSc
Cardiovascular Science MSc Natural Sciences
Electrochemical Propulsion Engineering MSc Chemistry
Sustainable Chemical Process Engineering MSc Chemistry
Applied Analytical Chemistry MSc Chemistry
Organic Chemistry: Drug Discovery MSc Chemistry
Sustainable Chemistry MSc Chemistry
Child Health MRes Public Health
Clinical Paediatric Neuropsychology MSc Medicine
Child and Adolescent Mental Health MSc Health Sciences
Geospatial Sciences MSc Natural Sciences
Transport and Mobility Systems MSc Sport and Exercise Science
Classics MA
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master of Business Administration
1 programme
These 1 programme form University College London's master's offering, combining advanced coursework with independent work that signals readiness for leadership or research.
Major Infrastructure Delivery MBA Business & Management
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
32 programmes
University College London offers 32 programmes at doctoral level — the highest academic tier, centred on original research that contributes new knowledge to a field.
Medicine MPhil/PhD Medicine
UCL Energy Institute MPhil/PhD General Engineering
English Language and Literature MPhil/PhD English Language Studies
Environmental Design and Engineering MPhil/PhD Applied Design
Epidemiology and Public Health MPhil/PhD Public Health
Primary Care and Population Health MPhil/PhD
Financial Economics MRes + MPhil/PhD Finance, Banking & Insurance
Management MRes + MPhil/PhD Business & Management
Mathematics MPhil/PhD Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering MPhil/PhD Mechanical Engineering
Medical Physics and Bioengineering MPhil/PhD Physics & Astronomy
Chemistry MPhil/PhD Chemistry
Chemical Engineering MPhil/PhD Chemistry
Cardiovascular Science MPhil/PhD Natural Sciences
Oncology MPhil/PhD Medicine
Haematology MPhil/PhD
Cancer Institute MPhil/PhD
Ear Institute MPhil/PhD
Architectural Design MPhil/PhD Architecture
Institute of Archaeology MPhil/PhD Archaeology
Anthropology MPhil/PhD Social Sciences & Education
Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis MPhil/PhD
Electronic and Electrical Engineering MPhil/PhD Robotics & Automation
Education MPhil/PhD Education & Teaching
Child Health MPhil/PhD Public Health
Economics MRes + MPhil/PhD Economics
Earth Sciences MPhil/PhD Earth Sciences & Geology
Computer Science (4 Year Programme) MPhil/PhD Computer Sciences
Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience MPhil/PhD
Clinical Trials and Methodology MPhil/PhD
Division of Psychiatry MPhil/PhD Medicine
Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering MPhil/PhD Civil Engineering & Construction
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Professional Doctorate
8 programmes
University College London offers 8 programmes at doctoral level — the highest academic tier, centred on original research that contributes new knowledge to a field.
Culture, Communication and Media EdD Communication Studies
Social Science EdD Social Sciences & Education
Psychology and Human Development EdD Psychology
Professional Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology DEdPsy Psychology
Learning and Leadership EdD
Education, Practice and Society EdD Education & Teaching
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment EdD Education & Teaching
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy DPsych Health Sciences
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
441 programmes
These 441 programmes cover University College London's associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation options — qualifications valued for fast, targeted, or pathway-oriented study.
Creative Health PG Cert Liberal Arts
Creative Health PG Dip Liberal Arts
Social Sciences with Data Science Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Statistics and Management for Business Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Statistics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Statistics, Economics and Finance Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Statistics, Economics and a Language Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Technology and Innovation Business & Management 3 years On-campus
Biochemical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Biomedical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Chemical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Civil Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Computer Science with Integrated Foundation Year Computer Science & IT 4 years On-campus
Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Science and Engineering for Social Change with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Biochemical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Biomedical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Chemical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Civil Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Computer Science with Integrated Foundation Year Computer Science & IT 5 years On-campus
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Mechanical Engineering with Business Finance with Integrated Foundation Year Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Biochemical Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Biomedical Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Construction Engineering, Innovation and Leadership Arts, Design & Architecture 4 years On-campus
Chemical Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Civil Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Computer Science and Mathematics Computer Science & IT 4 years On-campus
Computer Science Computer Science & IT 4 years On-campus
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Computer Science & IT 4 years On-campus
Electronic and Electrical Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Engineering and Architectural Design Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Mechanical Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Mechanical Engineering with Business Finance Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resources Arts, Design & Architecture 4 years On-campus
Pharmacy Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Pharmacy with Integrated Pre-registration Training Medicine & Health 5 years On-campus
Neuroscience Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Architecture Arts, Design & Architecture 5 years On-campus
Astrophysics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Biochemistry Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Biological Sciences Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Business and Health Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Cancer Biomedicine Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Chemistry Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Chemistry (International Programme) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Chemistry with Management Studies Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Chemistry with Mathematics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Construction Project Management Arts, Design & Architecture 4 years On-campus
Crime and Security Science Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Environmental Geoscience Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 4 years On-campus
Geology Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 4 years On-campus
Earth Sciences Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 4 years On-campus
Earth Sciences (International Programme) Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 4 years On-campus
Geophysics Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 4 years On-campus
Human Sciences and Evolution Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Management Science Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Mathematics and Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Mathematics and Statistical Science Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Mathematics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Mathematics with Economics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Mathematics with Modern Languages Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Mathematics with Management Studies Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Mathematics with Mathematical Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Medical Innovation and Enterprise Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Medical Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Natural Sciences Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Pharmacology Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Population Health Sciences (Data Science) Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Population Health Sciences Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Theoretical Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Psychology and Language Sciences Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Psychology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Statistical Science (International Programme) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Scandinavian Studies and History of Art Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Scandinavian Studies and Latin Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Icelandic Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Scandinavian Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Viking and Old Norse Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Scandinavian Studies with Film Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Scandinavian Studies with Management Studies Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Serbian / Croatian and East European Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Spanish and History of Art Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Spanish and Latin American Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Spanish and Latin Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Spanish and Philosophy Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Spanish and Portuguese Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Spanish and Swedish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Spanish and Ukrainian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Spanish and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Spanish with Film Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Spanish with Management Studies Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Serbian/Croatian and Portuguese Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Serbian/Croatian and Spanish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Serbian/Croatian and Swedish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Serbian/Croatian and Ukrainian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Serbian/Croatian and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Swedish and Portuguese Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Swedish and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Ukrainian and East European Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Ukrainian and Portuguese Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Ukrainian and Swedish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Ukrainian and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Youth, Society and Sustainable Futures Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Arts and Sciences with Study Abroad Multi-Discipline 4 years On-campus
Arts and Sciences Multi-Discipline 3 years On-campus
Economics and Statistics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Economics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Law with French Law Law 4 years On-campus
Law with German Law Law 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Laws (UCL) and LLB Bachelor of Laws (University of Hong Kong) Law 4 years On-campus
Law with Hispanic Law Law 4 years On-campus
Law Law 3 years On-campus
Medicine Medicine & Health 5 years On-campus
Biochemical Engineering Engineering & Technology 3 years On-campus
Biomedical Engineering Engineering & Technology 3 years On-campus
Chemical Engineering Engineering & Technology 3 years On-campus
Civil Engineering Engineering & Technology 3 years On-campus
Electronic and Electrical Engineering Engineering & Technology 3 years On-campus
Mechanical Engineering Engineering & Technology 3 years On-campus
Neuroscience Medicine & Health 3 years On-campus
Anthropology Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies Arts, Design & Architecture 4 years On-campus
Architecture Arts, Design & Architecture 3 years On-campus
Urban Planning, Design and Management Arts, Design & Architecture 3 years On-campus
Urban Studies Arts, Design & Architecture 3 years On-campus
Astrophysics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Audiology Medicine & Health 3 years On-campus
Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Business and Management) Engineering & Technology 3 years On-campus
Biomedical Sciences Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Biochemistry Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Biological Sciences Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Business and Health Medicine & Health 3 years On-campus
Cancer Biomedicine Medicine & Health 3 years On-campus
Chemistry Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Chemistry with Management Studies Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Chemistry with Mathematics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Computer Science Computer Science & IT 3 years On-campus
Crime and Security Science Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Data Science Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Environmental Geoscience Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 3 years On-campus
Geology Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 3 years On-campus
Earth Sciences Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 3 years On-campus
Geophysics Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 3 years On-campus
Geography and Economics Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Global Humanitarian Studies Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Human Neuroscience Medicine & Health 3 years On-campus
History and Philosophy of Science Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years On-campus
Human Sciences Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Infection and Immunity Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Information Management for Business Business & Management 3 years On-campus
Information in Society Journalism & Media 3 years On-campus
International Management Business & Management 3 years On-campus
Experimental Linguistics Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years On-campus
Experimental Linguistics (International Programme) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Management Science Business & Management 3 years On-campus
Mathematics and Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Mathematics and Statistical Science Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Mathematics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Mathematics with Economics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Mathematics with Modern Languages Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Mathematics with Management Studies Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Mathematics with Mathematical Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Applied Medical Sciences Medicine & Health 3 years On-campus
Medical Innovation and Enterprise Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences Medicine & Health 3 years On-campus
Management for Social Change Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Natural Sciences Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Nutrition and Medical Sciences Medicine & Health 3 years On-campus
Pharmacology Medicine & Health 3 years On-campus
Population Health Sciences (Data Science) Engineering & Technology 3 years On-campus
Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Theoretical Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Physics with Medical Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Urban Planning and Real Estate Arts, Design & Architecture 3 years On-campus
Politics and International Relations Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Population Health Sciences Medicine & Health 3 years On-campus
Philosophy, Politics and Economics Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Psychology and Language Sciences Medicine & Health 3 years On-campus
Psychology Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Psychology with Education Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resources Arts, Design & Architecture 3 years On-campus
Science and Engineering for Social Change Engineering & Technology 3 years On-campus
Sociology Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Sociology and Politics of Science Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Social Sciences Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Italian and Serbian/Croatian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Italian and Swedish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Italian and Ukrainian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Italian and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Italian Studies: UCL-Venice Double Degree Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
italian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Italian with Film Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Latin and English Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years On-campus
Linguistics Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years On-campus
Linguistics (International Programme) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Ancient Languages Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Language and Culture Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Media Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Norwegian and Polish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Norwegian and Portuguese Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Norwegian and Romanian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Norwegian and Russian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Norwegian and Spanish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Norwegian and Serbian-Croatian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Norwegian and Ukrainian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Norwegian and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Philosophy and Computer Science Computer Science & IT 3 years On-campus
Philosophy and Economics Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Philosophy and History of Art Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years On-campus
Philosophy Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years On-campus
Politics, Sociology and East European Studies Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Polish and Portuguese Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Polish and Romanian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Polish and Russian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Polish and Spanish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Polish and Serbian-Croatian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Polish and Swedish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Polish and Ukrainian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Polish and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Polish and East European Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Romanian and East European Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Romanian and Portuguese Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Romanian and Russian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Romanian and Spanish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Romanian and Serbian/Croatian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Romanian and Swedish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Romanian and Ukrainian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Romanian and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Russian and History Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Russian and Portuguese Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Russian and Spanish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Russian and Serbian/Croatian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Russian and Swedish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Russian and Ukrainian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Russian and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Russian Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Russian with an East European Language Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Scandinavian Studies and English Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Archaeology and Anthropology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Archaeology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Archaeology with a Placement Year Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Art and Technology Computer Science & IT 3 years On-campus
Bulgarian and Czech Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Bulgarian and Danish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Bulgarian and Dutch Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Bulgarian and East European Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Bulgarian and Finnish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Bulgarian and Hebrew Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Bulgarian and Serbian/Croatian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Bulgarian and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Classics and the Ancient World with Study Abroad Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Classical Archaeology and Classical Civilisation Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years On-campus
Classics and the Ancient World Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years On-campus
Comparative Literature Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Communications Journalism & Media 3 years On-campus
Creative Arts and Humanities Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years On-campus
Czech and Danish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Czech (with Slovak) and East European Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Czech and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Danish and Dutch Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Danish and Hebrew Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Danish and Hungarian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Danish and Italian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Danish and Serbian/Croatian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Danish and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Dutch and English Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Dutch and History of Art Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Dutch and Hebrew Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Dutch and Hungarian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Dutch and Italian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Dutch and Latin Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Dutch and Management Studies Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Dutch and Norwegian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Dutch and Philosophy Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Dutch and Portuguese Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Dutch and Swedish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Dutch and Ukrainian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Dutch and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Dutch Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Dutch with Film Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Dutch with Management Studies Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Economics and Business with East European Studies Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Early Childhood Education Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Education, Society and Culture Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
English Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years On-campus
European Social and Political Studies: Dual Degree Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
European Social and Political Studies Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Finnish and French Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Finnish and Serbian/Croatian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Finnish and Swedish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Finnish and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Fine Art Arts, Design & Architecture 3 years On-campus
French and English Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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French and History of Art Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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French and Swedish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
French and Ukrainian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
French and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
French Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
French with Film Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
French with Management Studies Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Finnish and East European Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Geography Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 3 years On-campus
Geography (International Programme) Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 4 years On-campus
German and English Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
German and History of Art Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
German and Hebrew Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
German and Hungarian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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German and Serbian/Croatian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
German and Swedish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
German and Ukrainian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
German and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
German Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
German with Film Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
German with Management Studies Business & Management 4 years On-campus
History of Art Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years On-campus
Hebrew and Hungarian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Hebrew and Italian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Hebrew and Jewish Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years On-campus
Hebrew and Norwegian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Hebrew and Polish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Hebrew and Ukrainian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Hebrew and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Ancient History Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years On-campus
History Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years On-campus
History with a Year Abroad Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
History and Politics of the Americas Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
History and Politics of the Americas with a Year Abroad Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
History, Politics and Economics Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Hungarian and East European Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Hungarian and Italian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Hungarian and Norwegian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Hungarian and Spanish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Hungarian and Serbian/Croatian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Hungarian and Swedish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Hungarian and Ukrainian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Hungarian and Yiddish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
International Social and Political Studies Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Italian and History of Art Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Italian and Latin Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Italian and Management Studies Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Italian and Norwegian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
italian and Philosophy Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Italian and Polish Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Italian and Portuguese Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Italian and Romanian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Italian and Russian Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
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Frequently Asked Questions about University College London
The questions below summarise University College London's vital institutional details — useful as a quick reference before drilling into specific sections.
How old is University College London?
The institution opened in 1826 (approximately 200 years ago).
In which city is University College London?
University College London is based in London, United Kingdom.
Is University College London a public or private institution?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students study at University College London?
University College London has approximately 35,000-39,999 students.
Where does University College London stand in university rankings?
University College London holds rank #11 globally and #2 in United Kingdom.
What degrees does University College London offer?
University College London delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.
How many faculties does University College London have?
University College London is organised into 10 academic units across its disciplines.
Who recognises University College London?
University College London is accredited by Privy Council.
Where can I learn more about University College London?
University College London's official website is www.ucl.ac.uk.
Members of European University Association (EUA)
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Where Else to Study Humanities & Cultural Studies
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