Where do UCL students drink?

What pubs do UCL students go to?

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.

Are there parties at UCL?

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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.

Can non UCL students go to UCL bars?

Ask for Clive – Everyone is welcome in our venues; we do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Where do most UCL students live?

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Is UCL in a nice area?

UCL and the surrounding area of Bloomsbury is generally a safe place to live, work, and study.

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.

What are the hardest courses to get into UCL?

What are the most competitive courses at UCL? The most competitive courses at UCL are Fine Art, Architecture, Computer Science, European Social and Political Sciences, and Politics and International Relations. Thankfully, our network of expert tutors can offer one-to-one support for each of these subjects and more.

Is there a dress code for 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.

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.

How do I make friends at UCL?

Your course is the best way to chat to people if you have trouble breaking the ice – whether it's getting teamed up in a seminar or asking the person next to you for last week's lecture notes, you automatically have something in common with people on the same course as you.

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.

What is the most popular course at UCL?

The 10 subject areas where UCL ranks in the global top 10 are Education (1), Architecture & Built Environment (1), Archaeology (3), Anthropology (4), Pharmacy & Pharmacology (4), Psychology (5), Geography (6), Medicine (6), Anatomy & Physiology (6), and Biological Sciences (8).

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.

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.

Can an average student get into 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. Admissions Tutors need to be confident that you have enough knowledge to take classes alongside regular degree students at UCL.

Is it hard to get a first at UCL?

In 2019-20, 96.8% of UCL's UK-domiciled Honours Degree students were awarded First or Upper Second Class Honours (1/2.1). 59.0% were awarded a First (1) and 37.8% were awarded an Upper Second (2.1).

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 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.

What are the odds of getting into UCL?

Across all of its postgraduate courses, UCL has an offer rate of approximately 38%, meaning less than 2 in 5 applicants receive an offer. Some of the most competitive Master's courses at UCL include: MA Landscape Architecture (~2%) DClinPsy Clinical Psychology (4.8%)

How many hours is a full-time student at UCL?

Full-time students study for 37.5 hours per week during term time. Typically, lectures and seminars occur on two days per week. Part-time students normally attend half this amount.

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.

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.