The world needs
big thinkers, disruptors and innovators. Study a graduate degree at UCL and
master the skills you need to go further.
As a UCL graduate
you’ll work alongside our world-leading experts and gain a globally respected
degree from a top-ranked university. Master your field and make real-world
impact.
- #8 Ranking
- 4 Courses
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- UCL is 8th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
- UCL was rated second in the UK for research power in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).
- There have been 30 Nobel laureates among UCL’s former staff and students; a winner in every decade since the prize started.
Short Courses
Business & Management (3)
- Short Course Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice
- Short Course Responsible Innovation for Industry Professionals
- Short Course Responsible Innovation for Research
Social Sciences (1)
- Short Course Understanding and Preventing Crime
About
History
UCL was founded in 1826 to open up higher education in England to those who had been excluded from it. It was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion or social background, and the first in England to welcome women to university education. This challenge to the norm and commitment to a fairer society was considered deeply unconventional by contemporary commentators.
Education
- UCL is widely regarded as an academic powerhouse, appearing in the top 20 in a range of worldwide rankings. UCL is 8th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
- UCL offers more than 675 postgraduate programmes and encourages our community to work across traditional subject boundaries.
- UCL's vision is to transform the way that the world is understood, how knowledge is created and how problems are solved.
Research
At the very heart of UCL's mission is our research. The university was rated second in the UK for research power in the last “Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).”
UCL’s researchers are continually making an impact on the world we live in; creating headlines across subject areas, locally in the UK and across the globe. UCL's research-based teaching methodology means that research is integrated into many of our degrees and students have the opportunity to make an original contribution to their field of study.
Career
UCL has been ranked among the top 20 universities worldwide for graduate employability in the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
UCL understands that students choose to enter graduate study for a myriad of reasons, and they are committed to supporting our student’s aspirations and enhancing their skills and employability.
UCL Careers helps students to find their perfect career, develop their professional skills or start their own business through one-to-one guidance and events, as well as a variety of career information.
For students interested in starting a business, UCL Innovation and Enterprise gives expert advice and practical support, as well as networking opportunities.
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
8
2022
8 2
2021
10
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
12 4
2022
16 3
2021
19
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
18 -1
2021
17 -1
2020
16
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
22 -4
2022
18 -2
2021
16
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
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