Does everyone get an interview at UCL?

Only a small number of UCL programmes ask applicants to complete an interview or test as part of their application.

Can you get into UCL without an interview?

Most shortlisted candidates are then invited to an online interview, where applicants talk to tutors for around twenty minutes and then write a short essay. We then make our final decisions based on a combination of all of the above criteria. In some cases, students receive offers without being interviewed.

How many people do UCL interview?

Up to 950 applicants may be selected for interview.

What is the acceptance rate for UCL after interview?

UCL receives an average of 3500 applicants per year, for 334 places, resulting in a success rate of under 10%. UCL typically interviews 950 applicants (approximately 25% of total number of applicants) for these 334 places, giving an applicant a 35% chance of being offered a place after being interviewed.

What courses at UCL require an interview?

Do any of your undergraduate degree programmes require interviews? The degree programmes which currently require interviews are Architecture, English, European Social Political Studies Dual Degree, Fine Art, Medicine and Pharmacy. For students applying to Law, is there a minimum score for the LNAT?

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Is UCL difficult to get into?

Yes, University College London (UCL) is a hard university to get into. As a rule of thumb, degrees at UCL are very competitive. So you'll need top marks (think three As or A*s) to stand out. Admission is a challenge, but with the right mindset, good grades and a strong personal statement it's totally doable.

What are the least competitive courses at UCL?

Most Competitive Courses at UCL is MSc in Banking which has an acceptance rate of 6.2%. Least Competitive Courses at UCL is MBA which has an acceptance rate of 92%. Acceptance rate for Physics in UK is 89%.

How long does UCL interview last?

The interview (around 20 minutes) will be devoted both to questions about general knowledge, and to more personal questions regarding the motivation of the applicant; their career objectives; their personal, academic, and professional expectations and their extracurricular activities.

Does UCL give unconditional offers?

Once UCL has received the relevant documentation confirming that you have met the conditions set out for you, your offer will become unconditional.

How many people at UCL get a first?

59.0% were awarded a First (1) and 37.8% were awarded an Upper Second (2.1). The proportion of 1/2.1 degrees has increased by 5.7 percentage points above 2015/16 levels - the number of Firsts has increased by 24.8 percentage points and the number of Upper Seconds has decreased by 19.1 percentage points.

How elite is UCL?

UCL is ranked among the top 10 universities worldwide for the 12th year running, in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. The university now ranks ninth, putting it in the top 1% of the nearly 1,500 institutions assessed.

Is Imperial or UCL better for medicine?

QS 2016 ranks UCL as the 9th best Medical school in the world, and Imperial as 11th best Medical school. UCL is ranked 19th best in the world for Biological Sciences, Imperial is ranked 16th best. Biological research at Imperial was more about biotechnology before they had a Medical school.

Do UCL accept lower grades?

UCL's entry requirement range is A*A*A–ABB. 2. UCL has a benchmark entry level of ABB at GCE A level and does not make offers of admission with any grades lower than B.

Is UCL oversubscribed?

As our programmes are highly oversubscribed, we would not be able to make an offer for more than one of our programmes, but we will bear in mind your preference when making our decision. What if I decide that I want to apply to study at UCL Laws after I have submitted my UCAS application to another UCL department?

Do UCL look at GCSE grades?

GCSE and equivalent qualifications

All programmes require a grade 5 or higher in English Language and Mathematics at GCSE or equivalent. Some programmes require higher grades or additional GCSE passes.

How quickly do UCL give offers?

UCL endeavours to ensure that all applicants who have applied by the October or January equal consideration deadline will receive a decision via UCAS by the end of April in the calendar year of proposed entry, or a calendar year ahead for deferred entry applicants.

Does UCL care about extracurriculars?

While academics are important, UCL also values well-rounded individuals who actively engage in extracurricular activities. Get involved in clubs, organizations, or community service initiatives that align with your passions and interests.

Does UCL do interviews for maths?

In a small minority of cases, the department may wish to interview applicants. Those invited to interview will be those that have a very strong and promising overall application but who are weaker in one element of the selection criteria, or an element of their application appears anomalous.

Is UCL harder than Oxford?

UCL is a hard University to get into. One of the hardest in the UK. Getting an offer is not certain, and making the grades once you have received an offer is difficult. Getting into either Oxford or Cambridge, however, is even harder.

What kind of student does UCL look for?

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At UCL we are looking for brave thinkers – people who are intellectually and culturally adventurous, and are open-minded enough to take on new ideas and form new ways of thinking about the world. UCL is a global community. 48% of our students and 35% of our staff come from outside the UK.

What is the most popular course at UCL?

Is it harder to get into Kings or UCL?

UCL is generally better than KCL for the following reasons: It is a bigger and better research university. It enrols slightly more talented applicants. It has a higher bar of getting in.

Is UCL as good as Harvard?

The UK is home to five of the world's top twenty universities, with four of those (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial and UCL) ranked in the top ten. UCL has held a top 10 position since 2013, among global peers including MIT, Stanford and Harvard.

Why is UCL so prestigious?

UCL has a history of academic excellence and is consistently ranked among the world's top universities, with many of our faculties leading their fields. We're renowned for our world-class research, global influence and impact across a broad range of subjects.