Summary
UCL is a multidisciplinary university with campuses in central and east London. Founded in 1826, it was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion or social background and the first to welcome women to university education. Today UCL is widely seen as an academic powerhouse, consistently in the world's top ten universities. UCL's vision is to transform the way that the world is understood, how knowledge is created and how problems are solved.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate48%Postgraduate52%
Study mode
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Full-time87%Part-time13%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK49%International39%EU12%
Student gender
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Male 41%Female 59%
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
Overall ranking
9th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000859 86%9th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212190 90%9th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.05 76%74th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.50 87%5th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.72 72%9th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33252262 68%28th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2226440 20%110th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.310.92nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10097.2 97%9th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10088.4 88%10th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10081.0 81%14th
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Subject League Tables 2025
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- History of Art, Architecture & Design
- Iberian Languages
- Italian
- Law
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Medicine
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Russian & East European Languages
- Sociology
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
Overall ranking
1st out of 7
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
American Studies ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 100100.0 100%1st
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Entry standards
/ Max 171171 100%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.23 81%2nd
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Research quality
/ Max 43.69 92%1st
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.1 91%7th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 100n/a
Campus locations
Study options
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For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With a proud history of game-changing research and teaching methods, cutting-edge facilities and an inspiring London location, UCL is a great place to be a student for so many reasons. UCL offers over 400 academic programmes; have a look at where it ranks on our league tables and see how its strengths could match what you are looking for from your university experience. Over 150 countries contribute to the university's vibrant student community. Outside of academic pursuits, there are hundreds of clubs and societies to join – from sports clubs and hobbies to political and religious societies. Whatever your interest, UCL is dedicated to helping you develop and reach your full potential.
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. Studies have shown that graduates have a higher average salary compared to non-graduates.
UCL (University College London) offers catered and self-catered accommodation with shared kitchen and dining facilities. Students have access to shared areas for socialising. A small number of rooms are adapted for disabled students.