What area is close to UCL?

UCL is primarily based in the Bloomsbury area of the London Borough of Camden, in Central London. The main campus is located around Gower Street, with many other departments close by in Bloomsbury.

Where should I live if I go to UCL?

What area of London is UCL in?

UCL's historic campus is in Bloomsbury, central London, with the main Quad on Gower Street.

Is UCL located in a good area?

UCL and the surrounding area of Bloomsbury is generally a safe place to live, work, and study. However, as with any big city, it is always worth taking sensible precautions. We therefore have additional measures in place to support student safety on our campus.

Where do students at UCL live?

UCL Accommodation offers a range of room types, with halls conveniently located in central London. Find the student accommodation that's right for you. At UCL we provide accommodation to meet a range of needs to all those who are eligible. We provide halls for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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Is UCL a target university?

To an extent this is true, but banks also have an elite group of 'target' universities to which they'll actively sell a career within investment banking. At undergraduate level in the UK (in no particular order) these are Oxford, Cambridge, London School of Economics (LSE), UCL, Imperial College London and Warwick.

What is social life like at UCL?

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UCL provides students with a wealth of services and facilities to meet their cultural, social, and leisure interests as well as their practical needs. Campus life is lively and varied, with a choice of social spaces and a huge variety of events on offer including talks, exhibitions and workshops.

Is the area around UCL safe?

UCL is a safe university and does not have a high crime rate, however crime can occur as we are based in central London making parts of the university open to the public. Crimes in and around the campus tend to involve unattended valuables including phones, laptops, bags, and bicycles.

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 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.). In terms of prestige, NYU is on par with University College London.

How far is UCL from Heathrow?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to University College London by train, subway and walk. The journey time between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and University College London is around 29 min and covers a distance of around 17 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 3 min.

Is UCL London expensive?

According to UCL's website, the estimated cost of living for international students on campus in the academic year 2022/2023 is around £1,390 per month. This includes accommodation, food, travel, and personal expenses. However, this is an estimate and actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.

Is UCL better than Imperial College London?

QS World University Rankings® 2022

UCL beats Imperial by eight positions in the academic reputation indicator; whereas Imperial comes out on top in the employer reputation indicator, ranking ninth to UCL's 13th. Both schools have a high faculty/student ratio, although Imperial places in 27th and UCL ranks 38th.

Is UCL prestigious in the US?

A world class education

We are a world-leading, research-intensive university, currently ranked 9th in the World, in the QS World University Rankings 2023, 3rd in Europe in the US News 2022 Best Global Universities and 1st in London for research power in REF 2021.

Is UCL London prestigious?

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2021), UCL was second in the UK for research strength, with 93 per cent of our research graded 4* 'world leading' and 3* 'internationally excellent'. Last year, UCL retained its position as a leading university for knowledge exchange.

What is UCL famous for?

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.

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.

Is UCL better than Ivy?

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.

Is UCL or Oxford better?

Is UCL (University College London) better than Oxford or Cambridge? Oxford and Cambridge are generally regarded as the best universities in the UK, but UCL is also very good, and may be better for certain individual subjects. My advice would be to check the rankings for the course that you want to study.

Which part of London is the most safest?

Despite a slight increase in violent offences between 2020 and 2021, Richmond-upon-Thames is still London's safest borough, with the least common crime being possession of weapons.

Can you walk around UCL campus?

If you are unable to book a tour, we would encourage you to consider a self-guided tour of campus. You are not required to book if you opt for a self-guided tour but should be mindful of our closure dates, when it would not be possible to visit.

Is London safe for female students?

Personal Safety for Students in UK

The UK and its different cities are considered safe. This goes special for London where people can easily walk around on their own or with friends while feeling extremely safe. At the same time, ensure that you are aware of the environment around you.

What kind of student does UCL look for?

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 UCL like as a student?

Best is the people and the quality of the education, worst has to deal with who runs UCL, administration has quite a few dirtbags. Facilitates aren't the greatest. I prefer more of a traditional campus feel and prefer KCL and LSE campus.

Is UCL LGBT friendly?

UCL has a long history of diversity and ensuring equal opportunities for all, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer or another sexual minority.