Which London borough is UCL in?

UCL is primarily based in the Bloomsbury area of the London Borough of Camden, in Central London.

Which borough is UCL?

UCL's historic campus is in central London encompassing Bloomsbury, in the London Borough of Camden.

What neighborhood of London is UCL in?

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

Which zone is UCL in?

Take a look at this Tube and Rail map to see which zones neighbourhood's fall into, UCL's main campus is in Zone 1.

Is UCL in the middle of London?

UCL is located in the Bloomsbury district at the very centre of London. There are easy connections to UCL from London's airports and London's extensive public transport system is easy to use.

The Reality of UCL (University College London)

Is UCL in a nice area?

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

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.

Where should I live if I go to UCL?

What is the closest station to UCL?

The nearest mainline stations are Euston (5 min) and Kings Cross St. Pancras (20 min walk or one stop on the underground to Euston Square), all serving areas to north of London. If arriving at another mainline station, continue to the unit by cab or by tube.

Where do students at UCL live?

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.

Which part of London is posh to live?

Places like Westminster, Chelsea, and Knightsbridge have some of the country's most expensive homes, with many residents who are celebrities or hold high office.

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 subject is UCL known for?

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 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 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.

Where does UCL rank in the UK?

It is currently ranked 9th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024) and 2nd in the UK for research power (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

What is the closest Tube to UCL?

London Underground (Tube)

The closest Tube stations to UCL's Gower Street site are Euston Square (Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines), Warren Street (Northern and Victoria lines), Euston (Northern and Victoria lines) and Russell Square (Piccadilly line).

How far is UCL to Imperial?

The distance between University College London and Imperial College London is 3 miles.

How far is kings from UCL?

The distance between King's College London and University College London is 1 miles.

Where is the best place to commute to UCL?

The closest tube stations to UCL's Gower Street site are Euston Square (Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines), Warren Street (Northern and Victoria lines), Euston (Northern and Victoria lines) and Russell Square (Piccadilly line). You can plan a journey on the Transport for London website.

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.

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 Kings 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.

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.