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Summary
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University College London is a multidisciplinary university with campuses in central and east London. Founded in 1826, it was the first uni in England to welcome students of any religion or social background, and the first to welcome women to university education. Today UCL is seen as an academic powerhouse, frequently in the world's top ten universities. UCL's vision is to transform the way we understand the world, 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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Undergraduate50%Postgraduate50%
Study mode
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Full-time89%Part-time11%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK46%International46%EU8%
Student gender
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Male 38%Female 62%
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 2026
Overall ranking
13th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000783 78%13th
4 -
Entry standards
/ Max 215173 80%12th
3 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%106th
32 -
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 37571718 46%82nd
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2164450 21%111th
1 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.711.26th
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.1 96%11th
2 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10086.6 87%8th
2 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10079.0 79%29th
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Subject League Tables 2026
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- 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
- Social Policy
- Sociology
- Speech & Language Therapy
- 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 158158 100%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.99 75%6th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.69 92%1st
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Continuation
/ Max 10094.6 95%3rd
4 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 100n/a
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Frequently asked questions
With a proud history of game-changing research and teaching methods, cutting-edge facilities and an inspiring location, University College London (UCL) is a great place to be a student for so many reasons. UCL offers over 800 academic courses; 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. The uni's vibrant student community represents over 150 nations. Outside of your studies, 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. Nobel laureates have graduated from UCL as well as poets, novelists, BAFTA winners, Olympians – and many more, with UCL alumni living in more than 190 countries worldwide. Remarkable achievements are being made by UCL alumni to innovate, change, and better the world that we live in every day.
University College London (UCL) 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. Students can make a considered choice when applying for UCL accommodation, with clear details that include the location of residences.