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University College London

London, United Kingdom ucl.ac.uk(opens in a new tab)Founded 1826

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Overview

A multidisciplinary research university in central London with strengths in economics, architecture (The Bartlett), law, life sciences and computer science.

Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Language of instruction
English
Ranking
=2 in QS World University Rankings 2027

QS 2027 indicator scores

Overall 99.2/100
  • Academic reputation99.6
  • Employer reputation100
  • Employment outcomes96.4
  • Faculty–student ratio98.9
  • International students100
  • Citations per faculty93.8
  • Sustainability98

Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.

VerifiedSource: QS World University Rankings 2027(opens in a new tab)· Last verified November 2026

Admissions

Selectivity
Highly selective
A general characterisation, not an admission rate.
How to apply
Through UCAS

Requirements

English proficiency

About IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 92

Five levels: from IELTS 6.5 (Level 1) to 8.0 (Level 5) depending on course.

Indicative — confirmSource: UCL Admissions(opens in a new tab)

Standardized testing

Varies — check policy

Some courses require an admissions test (e.g. LNAT for Law).

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Deadlines

UCAS equal-consideration date

Typically late January

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These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.

Tuition

Annual tuition (international)

Est. £28,000–£45,000 per year for international students

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Scholarships & financial aid

Limited aid

Limited undergraduate scholarships for international students.

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Related external scholarships

Scholarship

Chevening Scholarships

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Fully fundedIn person
Location
United Kingdom
Deadline
Applications typically open in August and close in early November

Scholarship

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Gates Cambridge Trust

Fully fundedIn person
Location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Deadline
Typically mid-October (US citizens) or early December / January (others), depending on course

Scholarship

El-yurt umidi Foundation Scholarships

El-yurt umidi Foundation (Uzbekistan)

Fully fundedIn person
Location
Universities abroad
Deadline
Announced with each call — the online window is short (often about three weeks)

Scholarship

Clarendon Scholarships

University of Oxford

Fully fundedIn person
Location
Oxford, United Kingdom
Deadline
December or January, depending on course

Programs

  • Economics
  • Architecture (The Bartlett)
  • Computer Science
  • Laws LLB
  • Management Science
  • Politics & International Relations

Fields: Economics · Architecture · Law · Computer Science · Medicine & Health · Social Sciences · Humanities · Engineering · Politics & International Relations

International students

UCAS application. English requirement level is set per programme.

Application

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