Summary
Founded 130 years ago, City is based in the heart of London. It has all the benefits students expect of a London university – strong links with business and industry for career development, an inclusive and diverse community, and unbeatable opportunities for sport, culture and entertainment. From 1 August 2024 City will merge with the specialist health university, St George's, University of London, combining their strengths to form one world-class institution.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate59%Postgraduate41%
Study mode
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Full-time85%Part-time15%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK69%International22%EU9%
Student gender
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Male 42%Female 58%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000703 70%39th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212139 65%48th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.05 76%74th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.25 81%36th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.56 56%48th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33251944 58%53rd
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2226599 27%79th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.318.2105th
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Continuation
/ Max 10094.4 94%46th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10080.0 80%46th
11 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10076.7 77%57th
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Subject League Tables 2025
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- Business & Management Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- History
- Law
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Optometry, Ophthalmics & Orthoptics
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Speech & Language Therapy
Overall ranking
13th out of 103
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10094.3 94%13th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227154 68%18th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.17 79%43rd
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Research quality
/ Max 43.51 88%2nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.1 96%26th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10082.0 82%16th
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Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many course combinations to choose from you're bound to find the right one for you. City, University of London is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities, find it on our league table to see where it ranks and how its strengths can help your university experience. City, University of London will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects you are interested in more in-depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
Free Wi-Fi is available in halls, as well as shared kitchen and dining facilities, and 24-hour campus security. Larger halls have communal areas. In accessible halls, several rooms are adapted for disabled students.