What do you know about UCL?

UCL is a diverse global community of world-class academics, students, industry links, external partners, and alumni. Our powerful collective of individuals and institutions work together to explore new possibilities.

What is UCL known for academically?

UCL Institute of Education holds its position as the world number 1 in Education, with Architecture number 2 and Archaeology number 3 globally. Anthropology, Geography, Arts & Humanities, Psychology, Anatomy, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Medicine and Dentistry all rank in the world top 10.

What type of university is UCL?

public research university
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a major public research university located in London, United Kingdom.

Is UCL Open?

In the context of the UK Government’s roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions, university buildings are open and many facilities are available for students who need to be on campus. This includes study spaces, library services and limited catering outlets.

What is UCL famous for?

UCL is a great place to be a student for so many reasons.

• World-leading, world-impacting research*
• 400+ degree programmes.
• Students from more than 150 countries.
• 30 Nobel laureates.
• An award-winning sustainable university^
• Over 300 student clubs and societies.
• In the heart of London, the world’s best student city**

Is UCL better than Oxford?

UCL is ranked 16th in the world and fourth in the UK behind Oxford, which came first, Cambridge, which jumped two places to second, and Imperial College, London, which was eighth.

Is UCL or kings better?

The University of London’s member institutions perform strongly in the QS World University Rankings 2020, with UCL moving up two places. UCL ranked in 8th place worldwide – up two places this year – and 3rd in the UK overall. King’s College London ranked joint 33rd globally and 7th in the UK.

Is UCL an elite University?

UCL has confirmed its position among the top 20 “super-elite” universities in the world, according to the Times Higher Education’s (THE) annual rankings published today. According to the THE, 16 of the UK’s 31 universities in the top 200 dropped places.

Is UCL online next year?

Our plans for your teaching and learning. Across UCL, most small group teaching – including seminars, workshops, laboratory and studio practicals – will be in person and most of your lecture-based large group teaching will be online.

Is UCL library open during lockdown?

Our libraries are open for UCL students and staff and NHS members. If you wish to use a study space this will need to be booked before visiting each library – please see our Bookable Study Spaces Help webpage for further details.

Is the UCL database available to the public?

UCL Library Services provides access to a wide range of databases. These are available for use by UCL staff and students both on and off-site within the terms of the license agreements. Off-site users will need to login to most databases using their UCL username and password. Trials to new databases will appear on our blog.

How can I get in touch with UCL?

If you are interested in applying to UCL and would like to find out more, please get in touch with us, or you can chat to a current student online. For further information, or specific questions, you may want to contact individual departments or the prospective students enquiries department.

How many UCL members are there in UK?

Since 1893 our union has been campaigning for a better UCL, providing great services and opportunities to 37,000 members. Through our research, many minds at UCL work together to improve lives and communities and create real world impact.

What do I need to know about working at UCL?

Key information, advice and support for UCL staff including FAQs, remote working and education planning support, returning to work on campus and resources for managers.