City, University of London, is a public research university in London, United Kingdom, and a member institution of the federal University of London. University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, United Kingdom.
| City, University of London | University College London | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.3 Out of 10 | 7.7 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 328 QS World University 2024 # 351 Times Higher Education 2024 # 351 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 9 QS World University 2024 # 22 Times Higher Education 2024 # 8 QS World University 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 351 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2022 # 101 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 45 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 9 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 12 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -48 PG Programs -116 Doctorate Programs -4 | UG Programs -78 PG Programs -196 Doctorate Programs -10 |
| Acceptance Rate | 11.0 % | 63.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS - 5.5 PTE - 59 | GMAT - 600 GRE updated - 318 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 62 TOEFL - 92 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 22339.9 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 22480.8 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 35376 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 33977 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 32100 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 34205 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Executive MBA: $120,000 PhD: $116,000 Executive Masters: $96,000 MBA: $88,000 Doctorate: $84,000 Masters in Finance: $77,000 | Graduate employability rank: #22, |
| application requirements | Applicants must have a minimum of 70-80% on average Submit official transcripts Submit English language scores Check program specific requirements | applications must be made through UCAS. Personal statement and LORs are an important part of both UG and PG applications. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Cass Business School | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | - | 7.2/10 Read 8 reviews |
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| General Facts | City, University of London | University College London |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1836 | 1826 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 57% Male, 43% Female |
| Location Facts | City has sites throughout London, with the main campus located at Northampton Square in the Finsbury area of Islington. | UCL’s main campus is located in Bloomsbury around Queen Square, the university is considered to be placed perfectly to foster enterprise and business partnerships. It is surrounded by great museums, archives, libraries, and professional bodies. |
| Library | City is home to three specialist libraries and library services. The libraries provide a dedicated, professional and responsive library service across the three campuses of City, University of London. The printed collections consist of around 250,000 books with over 25,000 online journal titles and over 1600 study places available in our libraries. | 17 libraries and learning spaces. The main library observed a recent addition of 1.5 million books and 30 databases even during COVID-times. Except for the main library, UCL libraries are mostly dedicated to one specific subject area. |
| Campus Life | The City Students' Union is run primarily by students through three elected sabbatical officers, an executive committee and a union council, with oversight by a trustee board. The Students' Union provides support, representation, facilities, services, entertainment and activities for its members. It is run for students, by students. City we have countless clubs and societies where you can develop skills and meet people from around the world. You might take a new fitness class or try a new sport at our sports and fitness centre. Or you could sign up for social initiatives such as the City Buddies scheme. Students can also expand their network through faith. The university has active societies for many faiths and the chaplaincy team offers a multi-faith room where you can practises and pray. | Various shops on-campus offer computer supplies, clothing, art material, stationery, and other essentials. It has a theatre (Bloomsbury), over 300 student union-run clubs and societies, dance and music clubs, opera house, and three museums. There are various fitness activities and sports teams. |
| Hostel | #Shared cluster flat - $11207 #One bedroom flat - $14339 #Ensuite - $9830 | #Single Standard Room - $16224 #Single En-suite Room - $17981 |
| Famous Alumni | Muhammad Ali Jinnah – founder of Pakistan, first Governor-General of Pakistan graduated from the Inns of Court school of Law (now part of The City Law School) | Alexander Graham Bell, Christopher Nolan (filmmaker), Chris Martin (singer), Francis Crick (British Biologist), Ricky Gervais (Comedian), Derek Jarman (film director), John Stuart Mill (British Philosopher), Robert Browning (poet), Antony Gormley (sculptor), Mahatma Gandhi |
| City Life | More than 950 million people call London home. Around 37% of people currently living in the capital were born outside the UK, making it home to a staggering number of diverse nationalities and ethnicities, with some estimates putting the number of different languages spoken at more than 300 – more than any other metropolis. This makes London one of the world’s cultural capitals. It is showcased through iconic architecture, museums and galleries that are largely free to attend. Some of the most visited London attractions include the Tate Modern in Southwark, the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, the National Gallery in Westminster and Southbank Centre. With over half of the UK's FTSE companies and over 100 of Europe's largest businesses having their headquarters in central London, the capital is a massive talent hub. It is also one of the most entrepreneurial cities in the country, with over 200,000 new businesses launched in London in 2021. | With some amazing bars, buzzing night clubs, and restaurants at its doorstep, London is among the top cities to live in UK. Even though the city is comparatively expensive locations, you can find student discounts while shopping, eating, as well as traveling in London. It is a global capital of culture with hundreds of museums, festivals, live performances, etc and thousands of open spaces, and green parks. The unemployment rate id around 4.4%. It is one of the highest paying cities in UK |
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