University College London vs University of Warwick

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 University College London is placed among the top 20 global universities and has been retaining the position for a decade.  It is ranked 8 in QS World University Rankings, 2023.The University of Warwick is a research-based university in Coventry, It is ranked 67 out of 1401 in global ranking.

Overview Comparison
University College LondonUniversity of Warwick
Collegedunia Score7.7 Out of 106.1 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 9 QS World University 2026
# 10 The Guardian 2026
# 9 QS World University 2025
# 7 The Guardian 2026
# 74 QS World University 2026
# 69 QS World University 2025
Subject Strength# 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
# 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025
# 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025
# 168 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
ProgramsUG Programs -71
PG Programs -194
Doctorate Programs -9
UG Programs -123
PG Programs -95
Doctorate Programs -3
Acceptance Rate25.0 %14.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-600
GRE-318
IELTS-6.5
PTE-75
TOEFL-110
GMAT-620
IELTS-7
PTE-70
SAT-900
TOEFL-92
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   33977
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  32100
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 20058 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   29830
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  31450
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 1260 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate employability rank: #22, 
LLM: $95,000-99,000;
Masters in Finance: $90,000-96,000


Gradaute Employability rankings: #77.

QS World University ranking: #54

Best Global University in United Kingdom: #21

Warwick University & Business School Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By  Degree:

  • Executive Masters:$107,000
  • MBA:$96,000
  • Master in Finance: $70,000
  • Bachelor Of Science:$66,000
  • Doctrate:$60,000
  • Master in Science:$59,000

application requirements

applications must be made through UCAS. Personal statement and LORs are an important part of both UG and PG applications. 

Interview may be required, UG applications are accepted through UCAS, personal statement and LORs are required for both UG and PG applications

Campuses and B-SchoolsNAWarwick Business School
CollegeDunia Reviews7.5/10 Read 12 reviews7.4/10 Read 58 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity College LondonUniversity of Warwick
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1826
1965
Student:Faculty Ratio10:1
13:1
Male:Female57% Male, 43% Female50% Male, 50% Female
Location Facts

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.


The campus is located in central England lying close to Coventry City center and extending into Warwickshire. It is bordered by countryside view, with Tocil woods, local cycling paths, and nature reserves. Birmingham and Coventry is situated close to the campus. 


Library

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.  


E-books: 1.1 Million, Ejournals: 67,000;
Full-text articles: 3.7 million;
around 19,000 print books are purchased annually


Campus Life

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.


Various bars, cafes, and shops are situated on-campus. It also has new sports and well-being hub, an art center, and private/group learning spaces. There are more than 300 student-run societies and clubs available, alongside two theatres, a studio, and a concert hall. 


Hostel#Rent - $17524
#Residence- Per Month - $460
#Residence- Per Month - $600
Famous Alumni

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


Yakubu Gowon (former Nigerian President), Stephan Merchant (writer), Tundu Lissu (Tanzanian lawyer), Rajiv Bajaj (MD of Bajaj Auto), Luis Arce (Bolivian President), Joseph Ngute (PM of Cameroon), Angus Imrie (Actor), etc


City Life

With some amazing bars, buzzing night clubs, and restaurants at its doorstep, London is among the top cities to live in UK. Even though the city is comparatively expensive locations, you can find student discounts while shopping, eating, as well as traveling in London. It is a global capital of culture with hundreds of museums, festivals, live performances, etc and thousands of open spaces, and green parks. The unemployment rate id around 4.4%. It is one of the highest paying cities in UK


The city offers green spaces, buzzing nightlife, a young student population, and multiculturalism. It is considered one of the top 10 student cities in UK and has some amazing art centers and theatres. It hosts a variety of music festivals. There is an array of businesses in Coventry benefiting from the international student population. The unemployment rate of the city is around 3.7%.


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