Who is UCL Summer School for?

The UCL Summer School offers students from universities around the world the chance to study undergraduate UCL modules for 3 or 6 weeks and transfer credit back to their home college. A truly international programme, the 2023 UCL Summer School welcomed 800+ students from 50+ countries.

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.

Does UCL have a summer program for high school students?

A two-week online course for high-school students considering applying for an undergraduate degree at a UK university. You'll develop the academic and language skills required for undergraduate study in the UK while exploring UCL and UK academic culture.

Is UCL a hard school to get into?

UCL's acceptance rate is similar to that of Oxford University at around 15%. 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.

What is UCL best known for?

We're renowned for our world-class research, global influence and impact across a broad range of subjects. Our reputation attracts the best and bravest of thinkers, who constantly cross boundaries, creating a home for thought leaders of today and tomorrow.

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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 UCL as good as Ivy League?

University College London is certainly comparable to any of the Ivy League schools, just as Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, and MIT are. I did my master's degree at UCL on an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, and the general consensus among American graduate students was that the Ivy League analogue to UCL is UPenn.

What GPA is needed for 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.

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 a prestigious school?

In June, we came ninth in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. This was the 12th year running UCL had been ranked in the top 10 universities worldwide. In the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, UCL was in the top 10 globally in 10 subject areas.

Is UCL Summer School worth it?

I know exactly what to expect and what to do. My only fear (actually more like concern) is that I did not know whether the money I paid would be worthy. I turned out that this program is worth every penny. UCL Summer School designed terrific social events for students, and my class was perfect as well.

Is UCL Summer School free?

Tuition fees

To secure your place on the Summer School you will need to pay your fees in full. Details of how to pay your fees will be provided as part of the application process. For information on the cost of staying at a UCL summer residence, please visit our Accommodation page.

Is UCL Summer School good?

World-leading university: UCL is consistently ranked among the world's top universities (ranked #9 in the world overall, QS 2024) and many of the module tutors on the UCL Summer School are leading academics in their fields.

How elite is UCL?

The results re-affirm UCL's status as a world-leading university following its seventh place in the QS world rankings (third in the UK) and its 16th placing in the ShanghaiRanking world tables (also third in the UK).

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).

What are the odds of getting into UCL?

UCL acceptance rate 2020 was 48%. Although UCL has moderate acceptance rate, getting admission in any one of the degree is challenging for international students. UCL acceptance rate for postgraduate is 38%. This acceptance rate is applicable for all postgraduate taught and research programs.

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.

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.

Why is UCL ranked so high?

UCL has a very large research portfolio and world class researchers. This means it ranks highly in global tables that primarily measure research, either by quality or quantity. The three national tables, however, look mainly at undergraduate admissions, outcomes and experience.

Can I get into UCL with a 3.2 GPA?

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement is usually a second class (2:2) undergraduate degree from a UK institution, or an international equivalent (e.g. US GPA of 3.0/4.0). However, many courses require at least a high 2:1 and may also specify specific subject requirements.

How old do you have to be to go to Summer School at UCL?

London UCL Summer School for Ages 13-18 | Immerse Education.

Do Ivy Leagues accept 3.5 GPA?

A 3.5 GPA is below average at Ivy League schools. While we wouldn't say acceptance is impossible, you'll need to offset a lower GPA with an otherwise strong application. You may be able to offset a low GPA with high test scores, thoughtful application narratives, and strong extracurricular activities.

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 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 Kings college 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.