What is it like to be a student at UCL?

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 good for partying?

We organise parties at some of the most famous clubs in the world, including Ministry of Sound and Fabric, and also provide opportunities to meet new people in more relaxed settings. Be it games nights, a boat trip on the Thames or a pop-up cinema, the Union helps you make friends and memories you'll never forget.

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.

How many hours do UCL students study?

Each 15 credit module equates to 150 hours of learning and The Bartlett expects students to spend at least 35 hours per week on their studies throughout the academic year. The learning hours are made up of a variety of different pedagogical formats and it depends on the discipline as to how the material will be taught.

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.

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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 it prestigious to study at UCL?

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.

What are some fun facts about UCL?

UCL academics discovered five of the naturally occurring noble gases, discovered hormones, invented the vacuum tube, and made several foundational advances in modern statistics. As of 2022, 30 Nobel Prize winners and three Fields medallists have been affiliated with UCL as alumni or academic staff.

Why is UCL so good?

UCL is amongst the best universities in the world. Academic excellence and disruptive thinking have been the status quo since 1826. UCL students are directly involved in research, equipping them for the future and inspiring a lifelong curiosity. We teach our students how to think, not what to think.

Is UCL rigorous?

UCL has consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the world, and is known for its academic rigor.

Where do UCL students drink?

Phineas, The Huntley, Institute and Mully's

Prices are low and the vibe is always chilled. We know how important these spaces are to meeting and connecting with friends, so if you're planning on popping in, we'll be ready to greet you. All bars are card only.

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.

Why does UCL have low student satisfaction?

Despite UCL's outstanding academic reputation, the personal experiences of UCL students paint a concerning picture of student life. Subpar organisation, chaotic administration, impersonal support, and a lack of community all contribute to an insufficient student experience.

Is there a dress code at UCL?

Dress Code

We ask students in our Sixth Form to wear smart business dress, suitable for a working and learning environment. Students must always be well presented and prepared to represent the Academy in a mature capacity.

Where do most UCL students live?

Is UCL better than Imperial College London?

As mentioned earlier, Imperial ranks slightly above UCL in the QS World University Rankings® 2022, with Imperial ranking seventh and UCL ranking joint eighth. Although both schools rank well across the majority of indicators, they clearly each have their strengths.

What is the controversy with UCL?

Last summer, one of the UK's most celebrated architecture schools faced a full-blown reputational crisis. A report, commissioned by University College London (UCL) into its Bartlett School of Architecture, found allegations of bullying, sexual misconduct and racism and a 'toxic culture spanning decades'.

Is UCL as good as Oxford?

There's no question that Oxford, Cambridge and London have produced outstanding universities. In the QS World University Rankings, Cambridge sits at number 4 globally, Oxford at 6, University College London at 7 and UCL at 9.

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.

What is the most popular major in UCL?

Overall, UCL has nine subject areas ranked in the global top 10: Education (1), Architecture and the Built Environment (2), Archaeology (3), Anatomy and Physiology (7), Anthropology (6), Geography (9), Life Sciences and Medicine (10), Pharmacy and Pharmacology (7), and Psychology (=10).

Is UCL a competitive school?

UCL is a competitive institution and we receive a large number of applications for places.

Is UCL better than Ivy?

UCL is better than many Ivy League schools in a number of fields. Stop obsessing about the Ivy League. There is nothing really special about them except their exclusivity. They try to get as many applications as possible to have a high rejection rate.

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 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.).