Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and University College London (UCL) are two public research universities in London, UK. The two universities rank at #83 and #22 in the UK as per the Guardian 2020 League table.
| Queen Mary, University of London | University College London | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.7 Out of 10 | 7.7 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 72 The Guardian 2026 # 110 QS World University 2026 # 134 Times Higher Education 2026 | # 9 QS World University 2026 # 10 The Guardian 2026 # 22 Times Higher Education 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 59 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 | # 33 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 21 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 8 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -154 PG Programs -159 Doctorate Programs -13 | UG Programs -71 PG Programs -194 Doctorate Programs -9 |
| Acceptance Rate | 44.0 % | 25.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 PTE-71 TOEFL-92 | GMAT-600 GRE-318 IELTS-6.5 PTE-75 TOEFL-110 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 41790 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 53350 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 19714 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 33977 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 32100 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20058 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranking 2020: 201-250; Highest paying degrees with average annual salary are: LLM – 89,000 USD, Executive Masters – 80,000 USD, MA – 73,000 USD | Graduate employability rank: #22, |
| application requirements | 75% – 85% in Class 12th for UG admission; CV, Personal Statement, At least 2 references | applications must be made through UCAS. Personal statement and LORs are an important part of both UG and PG applications. |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.2/10 Read 25 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 12 reviews |
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| General Facts | Queen Mary, University of London | University College London |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1785 | 1826 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 14:1:1 | 10:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 0% Female | 57% Male, 43% Female |
| Location Facts | Five campuses located across various parts of London: Mile End, Whitechapel, Charterhouse Square, West Smithfield, Lincoln’s Inn Fields; Mile End campus is only a minute away from Central London; Lincoln’s Inn Field campus is for postgraduate law programs | UCL’s main campus is located in Bloomsbury around Queen Square, the university is considered to be placed perfectly to foster enterprise and business partnerships. It is surrounded by great museums, archives, libraries, and professional bodies. |
| Library | Main library at Mile End campus; two medical libraries at Whitechapel and West Smithfield campus; Mile End library recently included a new active learning and study center, 57 seat training room, 35 seat PC room, and a 69 seat postgraduate taught reading room | 17 libraries and learning spaces. The main library observed a recent addition of 1.5 million books and 30 databases even during COVID-times. Except for the main library, UCL libraries are mostly dedicated to one specific subject area. |
| Campus Life | 300 diverse societies; 60 sports clubs; live music sessions, cultural celebrations, craft workshops, movie nights, etc; Mile End campus has two shops, four cafes, two restaurants, a bar, a gym, a bookshop and a bank | Various shops on-campus offer computer supplies, clothing, art material, stationery, and other essentials. It has a theatre (Bloomsbury), over 300 student union-run clubs and societies, dance and music clubs, opera house, and three museums. There are various fitness activities and sports teams. |
| Hostel | #Twin Room (per person) - $5298 #Single Standard - $6571 #Single En-suite Economy - $7842 | #Rent - $17524 |
| Famous Alumni | Nobel laureates: Sir Ronald Ross (physiology or medicine), Sir Joseph Rotblat (peace), Sir Charles K. Rao (physics), Mario Vargas Llosa (literature); Jane Hill (BBC News presenter); Peter Hain (former Leader of the House of Commons); | Alexander Graham Bell, Christopher Nolan (filmmaker), Chris Martin (singer), Francis Crick (British Biologist), Ricky Gervais (Comedian), Derek Jarman (film director), John Stuart Mill (British Philosopher), Robert Browning (poet), Antony Gormley (sculptor), Mahatma Gandhi |
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