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UCL Bloomsbury, London United Kingdom

Ranking

# 9QS World University Rankings

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403Undergraduate programs

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624Postgraduate programs

Tuitionfee

24,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

About UCL

Make your Master’s matter  

For a real-world advantage, study at a world-class university and your Master’s will take you further.  

Studying a graduate degree at UCL gives you a deeper understanding of your chosen field and the opportunity to develop the cultural fluency and global outlook that are prized in today’s job market. 

You will be part of the ninth best university in the world, The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2024, and the university in London that is most targeted by graduate employers*. You’ll join courses led by world-renowned experts and shaped by collaborations with people at the forefront of their field. Whatever you choose to study, the potential for discovery is boundless.    

Gain knowledge. Gain advantage. Make your Master’s matter.   

Start your graduate journey today.  

 *The Graduate Market in 2023: https://www.highfliers.co.uk/download/2023/graduate_market/GMReport23.pdf 


Your Future 

UCL is the university in London that is most targeted by graduate employers*, according to a report compiled by High Fliers Research in The Graduate Market in 2023. It is the largest and most authoritative annual careers survey of final year students at the UK's 30 leading universities. 

At UCL we know that students choose to enter graduate study for a myriad of reasons and we are deeply committed to supporting our student’s aspirations and enhancing their skills and employability. 

UCL Careers Service 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. 

Recruitment and networking events help students improve their knowledge of a particular industry sector and specific employers. For students interested in starting a business, UCL Innovation and Enterprise gives expert advice and practical support, as well as networking opportunities.  

Academic Excellence  

UCL is 9th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024, and was awarded the University of the Year 2024 by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. There have been 30 Nobel laureates among UCL’s former staff and students; a winner in every decade since the prize started.   We were the first university in England to welcome women to university education and the first university in England to welcome students of any religion or social background.  
We retained a leading position in third Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), and in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 (TEF) UCL was awarded Gold for Student Outcomes, Silver for Student Experience, with an overall rating of Silver. 
   
London’s Global University     ~

UCL is located in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, with one campus in the heart of Bloomsbury, and a second campus in vibrant east London, meaning you are perfectly placed to take advantage of everything London has to offer. 
Our new campus, UCL East, builds on our progressive history, positive impact and disruptive spirit. At UCL East students will experience an accessible learning environment, with facilities for cross-disciplinary research and open innovation, new approaches to practical learning and opportunities for public engagement. Find out more about the innovative programmes on offer at our world-class academic hub. 
UCL has 18,000 students from outside the UK, with more than 150 countries represented – providing a truly global perspective. 

World-Leading Research University 

At the very heart of UCL’s mission is our research. We were rated second in the UK for research power in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). 
There are more than 700 postgraduate research and taught degree options available, as well as teacher training courses in a wide range of academic areas. 
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. 

There are a number of scholarships available to postgraduate students including our UCL Masters Bursary for UK students and our UCL Global Masters Scholarship for international students. This year UCL has launched 2 new scholarships for postgraduate study. The UCL East London Scholarship supports the ambitions of east Londoners by funding the fees and living costs of all UCL East Master's programmes and select School of Management programmes. The new UCL India Excellence Scholarship aims to enable and encourage Indian students with an outstanding academic record to pursue full-time Master's degree studies at UCL. Explore other UCL Scholarships with our Scholarships Finder

Study Climate Change at UCL   

A UCL education is a climate education. UCL students have the opportunity to delve into climate issues and make an impact through many of UCL's programmes of study.  Find out more about UCL courses and modules with a climate change focus or element.  At UCL we are tackling the big climate questions of today and tomorrow, providing the science behind the actions that we, our communities and our governments can take for a positive future. Join Generation One, a UCL campaign for a new era of climate action.   



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About UCL

Make your Master’s matter  

For a real-world advantage, study at a world-class university and your Master’s will take you further.  

Studying a graduate degree at UCL gives you a deeper understanding of your chosen field and the opportunity to develop the cultural fluency and global outlook that are prized in today’s job market. 

You will be part of the ninth best university in the world, The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2024, and the university in London that is most targeted by graduate employers*. You’ll join courses led by world-renowned experts and shaped by collaborations with people at the forefront of their field. Whatever you choose to study, the potential for discovery is boundless.    

Gain knowledge. Gain advantage. Make your Master’s matter.   

Start your graduate journey today.  

 *The Graduate Market in 2023: https://www.highfliers.co.uk/download/2023/graduate_market/GMReport23.pdf 


Your Future 

UCL is the university in London that is most targeted by graduate employers*, according to a report compiled by High Fliers Research in The Graduate Market in 2023. It is the largest and most authoritative annual careers survey of final year students at the UK's 30 leading universities. 

At UCL we know that students choose to enter graduate study for a myriad of reasons and we are deeply committed to supporting our student’s aspirations and enhancing their skills and employability. 

UCL Careers Service 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. 

Recruitment and networking events help students improve their knowledge of a particular industry sector and specific employers. For students interested in starting a business, UCL Innovation and Enterprise gives expert advice and practical support, as well as networking opportunities.  

Academic Excellence  

UCL is 9th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024, and was awarded the University of the Year 2024 by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. There have been 30 Nobel laureates among UCL’s former staff and students; a winner in every decade since the prize started.   We were the first university in England to welcome women to university education and the first university in England to welcome students of any religion or social background.  
We retained a leading position in third Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), and in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 (TEF) UCL was awarded Gold for Student Outcomes, Silver for Student Experience, with an overall rating of Silver. 
   
London’s Global University     ~

UCL is located in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, with one campus in the heart of Bloomsbury, and a second campus in vibrant east London, meaning you are perfectly placed to take advantage of everything London has to offer. 
Our new campus, UCL East, builds on our progressive history, positive impact and disruptive spirit. At UCL East students will experience an accessible learning environment, with facilities for cross-disciplinary research and open innovation, new approaches to practical learning and opportunities for public engagement. Find out more about the innovative programmes on offer at our world-class academic hub. 
UCL has 18,000 students from outside the UK, with more than 150 countries represented – providing a truly global perspective. 

World-Leading Research University 

At the very heart of UCL’s mission is our research. We were rated second in the UK for research power in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). 
There are more than 700 postgraduate research and taught degree options available, as well as teacher training courses in a wide range of academic areas. 
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. 

There are a number of scholarships available to postgraduate students including our UCL Masters Bursary for UK students and our UCL Global Masters Scholarship for international students. This year UCL has launched 2 new scholarships for postgraduate study. The UCL East London Scholarship supports the ambitions of east Londoners by funding the fees and living costs of all UCL East Master's programmes and select School of Management programmes. The new UCL India Excellence Scholarship aims to enable and encourage Indian students with an outstanding academic record to pursue full-time Master's degree studies at UCL. Explore other UCL Scholarships with our Scholarships Finder

Study Climate Change at UCL   

A UCL education is a climate education. UCL students have the opportunity to delve into climate issues and make an impact through many of UCL's programmes of study.  Find out more about UCL courses and modules with a climate change focus or element.  At UCL we are tackling the big climate questions of today and tomorrow, providing the science behind the actions that we, our communities and our governments can take for a positive future. Join Generation One, a UCL campaign for a new era of climate action.   



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Available programs

Ancient World BA

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Anthropology BSc

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Classics BA

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Dutch BA

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English BA

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Fine Art BA

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French BA

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German BA

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Icelandic BA

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Italian BA

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Philosophy BA

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Astrophysics BSc

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Astrophysics MSci

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Chemistry BSc

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Chemistry Msci

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Data Science BSc

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Geology BSc

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Geology MSci

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Geophysics BSc

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Geophysics MSci

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Mathematics BSc

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Mathematics MSci

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Physics BSc

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UCL has cultivated an impressive portfolio of more than 700 graduate taught, research and teacher training programmes, spanning a wide variety of subject areas. UCL’s world-leading research has been recognised in the Research Excellence Framework 2021, and students are encouraged to work across traditional subject boundaries to allow for cross-pollination of ideas and a greater connectivity between fields. At the very heart of UCL’s mission is its research, with a research element integrated into many of its formal degree programmes. Students benefit from the opportunity to participate in significant projects with real-world impact, making an original contribution to their field of work.

To view our range of programmes, or to find information about applying for graduate study, visit here.


There are a number of scholarships available to postgraduate students including our UCL Masters Bursary for UK students and our UCL Global Masters Scholarship for international students. This year UCL has launched 2 new scholarships for postgraduate study. The UCL East London Scholarship supports the ambitions of east Londoners by funding the fees and living costs of all UCL East Master's programmes and select School of Management programmes. The new UCL India Excellence Scholarship aims to enable and encourage Indian students with an outstanding academic record to pursue full-time Master's degree studies at UCL. Explore other UCL Scholarships with our Scholarships Finder

Education MA

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Classics MA

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Film Studies MA

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Fine Art MFA

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Jewish Studies MA

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Philosophy MA

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Publishing MA

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Linguistics MA

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Linguistics MPhil

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Neurosurgery MRes

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Crime Science MSc

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Finance MSc

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Management MSc

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Policing MSc

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Astrophysics MSc

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Data Science MSc

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Geoscience MSc

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Physics MSc

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Statistics MSc

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Cancer MSc

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Dietetics MSc

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Drug Design MRes

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Drug Design MSc

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Endodontics MSc

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Oral Medicine MSc

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Child Health MRes

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Anthropology MRes

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Archaeology MA

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Conservation MSc

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Economics MSc

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History MA

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History of Art MA

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Human Rights MA

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Museum Studies MA

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Public History MA

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Public Policy MSc

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Urban Studies MSc

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University information

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General

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Master

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Academic resources

A number of resources to help you with your studies including libraries, museums and UCL's Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE).

Entertainment

Relax on campus in your free time by visiting the Bloomsbury Theatre, going to a gig at the Students' Union, or learning something new at one of UCL's museums.

Contemplation facilities

UCL is a secular institution and has a contemplation room on-site for private meditation and prayer.

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Student life

Teaching and Learning

Research-based learning: A UCL education

At UCL, our students get the chance to carry out research of their own, and have a say in decisions affecting their education.

Life skills

Learn how UCL's teaching can help you develop your academic and life skills.

Global citizenship

A two-week summer programme aimed at broadening students' experiences for life after graduation.

Study abroad

Get an international perspective by studying abroad as part of your undergraduate degree programme.

Work and department placements

Broaden your experience through a work placement or take part in a summer research programme.


Clubs, societies and volunteering

Students' Union

Students' Union UCL runs over 200 clubs and societies giving students the opportunity to participate in sports activities, attend events or volunteer through the Volunteering Service.

Student Ambassadors

UCL students can help at UCL events, giving tours and presentations, by becoming a Student Ambassador.

School and college partnerships

Further opportunities to volunteer.


Support and Welfare

Support and wellbeing

    UCL offers a number of support and health services to all students including a day nursery, health centre and facilities for those with disabilities.

    International students

    Support is available to international students before and after arriving at UCL through immigration advice and the International Students' Orientation Programme.

    Whatever you want to do in the future – whether your career path is clear or not – UCL Careers is here to assist you. Our team of experienced career professionals is dedicated to supporting all current UCL students, researchers, (staff and students), and recent graduates to help you find the right path to ensure success in your future career. We’re here to help you Find your Future.

    UCL Careers is connected to more than 1,000 employers in the UK and around the world. Recruiters and employers visit our campus throughout the year to participate in a range of careers events and activities.

    Online, we have extensive resources. You can search for jobs, sign up for Career updates and be the first to know about new opportunities or events. Or you can visit us at our office and talk to a careers consultant about your options. Get tailored advice in a one-to-one advice guidance session from our range of appointment types. We can help you with the application process and guide you on how to build a portfolio of experience so that you’re in a better position to access opportunities in your chosen field. 

    If you’re using UCL Careers for the first time, the relevant section(s) of this website and our Annual Guide are useful tools to work out which of our services will be beneficial to you both now and in the future. We also provide a wide range of recruitment solutions for employers or other organisations who are targeting UCL students, recent graduates and researchers.

    For more precise details of what you can expect as a user of UCL Careers, please read our Statement of Service. (See eligibility information for further details on access to services).

    UCL Careers is a UCL department and is part of The Careers Group, University of London.  

    If you would like more information about what we do, please do contact us - we'll be happy to answer any queries you have.


    Tuition fee and scholarships

    Domestic Students

    9,250 GBP
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    International Students

    24,000 GBP
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    One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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    Rankings & ratings

    UCL is one of the top public universities in London, United Kingdom. It is ranked #9 in QS World University Rankings 2024.

    QS World University Rankings

    • 2012
      #4
    • 2014
      #4
    • 2015
      #=5
    • 2016
      #7
    • 2017
      #7
    • 2018
      #7
    • 2019
      #10
    • 2020
      #8
    • 2021
      #10
    • 2022
      #=8
    • 2023
      #8
    • 2024
      #9

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