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United Kingdom QS World Ranking #9 Est. 1826

University College London

London, United Kingdom

Indicative tuition / year

£28,000 – £40,000

English requirement

IELTS 6.5 – 7.0 overall

Global ranking

QS World Ranking #9

Main intakes

September / October · January / February

Overview

Studying at University College London

University College London is located in London, United Kingdom, and was established in 1826. It is ranked #9 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, and is part of the Next Campus partner network for United Kingdom.

International students at University College London can expect indicative tuition of £28,000 – £40,000 per year depending on the program chosen. Typical English language entry is IELTS 6.5 – 7.0 overall or an accepted equivalent such as PTE Academic, TOEFL or, at many institutions, a Duolingo English Test or Medium of Instruction letter.

United Kingdom allows international students to work 20 hours per week during term time, full-time during official breaks, and graduates may be eligible for the Graduate Route — 2 years (bachelor’s & master’s), 3 years (PhD). Our counsellors assess your specific eligibility before you accept any offer.

University College London campus illustration, London

Illustration of University College London, London — Next Campus original artwork.

Study areas

Popular fields for international students

These are the subject areas our students most commonly apply to at University College London. Ask us for the exact program list, module structures and current entry requirements for your intake.

Business & Management

Foundation / PathwayBachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD / Research

Computer Science & IT

Foundation / PathwayBachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD / Research

Engineering

Foundation / PathwayBachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD / Research

Architecture & Built Environment

Foundation / PathwayBachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD / Research

Nursing & Health Sciences

Foundation / PathwayBachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD / Research

Education

Foundation / PathwayBachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD / Research
Entry requirements

What you will need

Academic
Completed secondary schooling for undergraduate entry, or a recognised bachelor's degree for postgraduate entry. Minimum grade requirements vary by program — send us your transcripts and we will confirm eligibility for your exact course.
English language
IELTS 6.5 – 7.0 overall, or an accepted equivalent. Many programs also accept PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Duolingo English Test or an approved Medium of Instruction letter.
Financial evidence
Living costs: £1,529 per month for London, £1,171 per month outside London, for up to 9 months — held for 28 consecutive days
Visa
UK Student visa (formerly Tier 4) — application fee £558 (application made outside the UK). Typically 3 weeks from outside the UK.
Health cover
Immigration Health Surcharge — £776 per year of your visa

Requirements shown are indicative and vary by program and intake. Next Campus confirms current requirements directly with the institution before submitting any application.

Scholarships

University College London offers awards including Global Undergraduate & Master’s awards. Eligibility, value and deadlines change every intake — we check which awards you qualify for as part of your free assessment and apply on your behalf where possible.

Free application support

Want to apply to University College London?

Send us your academic documents and we will confirm your eligibility, check which scholarships you qualify for, and lodge the application for you — at no cost.

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