Which campus is UCL?

UCL Bloomsbury campus was founded nearly 200 years ago at the heart of London. In addition, in the largest single expansion since its foundation, UCL is now present at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, with the opening of our pioneering UCL East campus in autumn 2022.

Which part of London is UCL in?

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

Does UCL have one campus?

Our original campus is in Bloomsbury, central London. This is one of two campuses, alongside the new UCL East in Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park in Stratford. Find information on access, facilities, and our full register of all buildings in London and South-East England.

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 University of London and UCL the same?

What is the difference between the University of London and UCL? UCL (previously known as University College London) is a university in its own right and was one of the two founding members of the University of London network, along with King's College London.

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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 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 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.

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.

Is UCL an elite university?

Yes, it's prestigious. It's not in the most prestigious class of universities in the UK (Oxford and Cambridge), but it's in the class directly below alongside places like Imperial, Durham and the LSE. Compared to the US, it's at a level with the non-HYPSM Ivy League universities and equivalent institutions.

Can anyone enter UCL campus?

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

Where do most UCL students live?

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 a campus or city?

UCL Bloomsbury campus was founded nearly 200 years ago at the heart of London. In addition, in the largest single expansion since its foundation, UCL is now present at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, with the opening of our pioneering UCL East campus in autumn 2022.

Is UCL hard to get into?

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 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.

Is UCL or Imperial more prestigious?

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.

Which is better UCL or King's College?

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 a Tier 1 school?

We are a world-leading, research-intensive university, currently ranked 9th in the World, in the QS World University Rankings 2024, 4th in the UK in the the World University Rankings 2023 and 2nd in the UK for research power in REF 2021.

Which major is UCL known for?

University College London (UCL) Rankings

In addition to the number one position for education, eight other subject areas from UCL are ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject global top 10: Archaeology (3rd) Architecture and the Built Environment (3rd), Anthropology (4th)

What is the UK equivalent of Harvard?

Though Harvard is the oldest university in America, established in 1636, both Cambridge and Oxford predate it by centuries. Cambridge was founded in 1209, while Oxford academics began teaching at the beginning of the 11th Century.

Is UCL a respected university?

UCL is ranked 9 in QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities and has an overall score of 4.2 stars, according to student reviews on Studyportals, the best place to find out how students rate their study and living experience at universities from all over the world.

Is LSE more prestigious than UCL?

The LSE is widely considered better than UCL for the following reasons: Higher ranked for the subjects it teaches. Arguably the best Economics department in the United Kingdom. Ranked 5th in the world for History, Law and Politics to name a few (QS Rankings, Times HE).

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).