Does UCL offer minors?

Arts and Sciences students choose a major and a minor pathway on application; your pathways determine the subjects you can specialise in. We offer four pathways: Cultures, Health and Environment, Sciences and Engineering, and Societies.

What is the age limit for UCL?

There is no upper age limit. There is a lower age limit: students need to be 18 years of age by the start of the first term.

What is the UCL under 18 policy?

The UCL safeguarding policy confirms that, if you are under the age of 18 at the point of enrolment, you must appoint a guardian who resides in the Greater London area. Your guardian would typically be a family member, or a close friend of the family who has agreed to take on this role.

What GPA is needed for UCL?

The typical minimum entry requirement is a cumulative GPA of 3.3 / 4.0 (or equivalent), but some subject areas require at least a 3.7 and may have additional prerequisites.

What degrees does UCL offer?

The BEST College Degree Minors!

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.

Is UCL as good as Ivy League?

sure, many americans might not know about ucl and imperial even tho they are ranked higher then most ivies (check QS world rankings), but it's the same overseas.

How hard is it to get into UCL as an American?

On the whole, courses are incredibly competitive and high grades go a long way in making your application stand out. Most of UCL's courses require ABB-A*A*A. For some of the most competitive subjects, including Computer Science and European Social and Political Studies, the entry requirements are as high as A*A*A-A*AA.

Is getting into UCL difficult?

Admission to University College London is competitive because of the high acceptance rate. UCL acceptance rate is around 30-38% for international students to get admission to the university.

Can I get into UCL with a 3.0 GPA?

The minimum entry requirement for UCL Master's courses is usually a second class (2:2) undergraduate degree from a UK institution, or an international equivalent (e.g. US GPA of 3.0/4.0).

Does UCL need SAT?

To be able to get a successful admission in University College London in United Kingdom students need to complete the SAT with a minimum score of 1490. d) A-levels range between A*A*A-ABB, IB: 34. g) TOEFL/IELTS & PTE scores if the applicant's native language is not English.

Does UCL offer dorms?

UCL Accommodation offers a range of accommodation with halls conveniently located in central London. We also offer a range of room types, including single, single with an ensuite, twin rooms, and studios to suit different budgets.

Does 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.

What is UCL acceptance rate?

Out of 5 students applying for a program, two of them has a chance to get their admit card in University of London. The University College London acceptance rate undergraduate is 47.9% which means that out of 10 students, 5 students will get admission in UCL.

What grades does UCL look at?

In general, UCL's entrance requirements are based on three A-levels, usually ranging from A*A*A*–ABB (or equivalent). UCL doesn't accept A-levels in general studies or critical thinking, so these subjects won't count towards entry requirements.

Can anyone enter UCL campus?

You are welcome to visit UCL on any weekday between 10am–4pm and follow our self-guided tour.

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.

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.

Does UCL care about extracurriculars?

UCL values students who possess a genuine thirst for knowledge and a deep curiosity about their chosen field. Demonstrating a passion for learning through your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal statements can significantly enhance your application.

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 a degree from UCL respected?

Yes, it is prestigious. Does it compete with the best of the best? I would say “Yes”. After the most prestigious universities of Oxbridge and HYPSM, UCL should be in the next tier of prestigious universities with the likes of Columbia, ETH, Berkeley, Tokyo etc.

Is UCL better than NYU?

In terms of prestige, NYU is on par with University College London. Both have international reputations as “good schools” however, neither are contenders for the very best schools in the world (like Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Yale, etc.).

Is UCL better than Yale?

Its research output and impact have seen UCL move up to eighth place this year in the Quacquarelli Symonds world university rankings, ahead of Yale and Princeton despite having investments and reserves only a fraction of those enjoyed by the Ivy League members.

Is King's College or UCL better?

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.