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| University College London | London School of Economics and Political Science | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 7.7 Out of 10 | 6.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 9 QS World University 2026 # 10 The Guardian 2026 # 22 Times Higher Education 2026 | # 4 The Guardian 2026 # 52 Times Higher Education 2026 # 56 QS World University 2026 |
| 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 | # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 1 for Law by The Guardian 2026 |
| Programs | UG Programs -71 PG Programs -194 Doctorate Programs -9 | UG Programs -33 PG Programs -60 |
| Acceptance Rate | 25.0 % | 9.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 GRE-318 IELTS-6.5 PTE-75 TOEFL-110 | GMAT-681 GRE-319 IELTS-7 PTE-65 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 33977 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 32100 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20058 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 27489 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 32457 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 43577 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability rank: #22, | Graduate Employability Ranking 2020: 45; Top paying degrees with annual salary are MBA: 159,000 USD, Executive MBA: 151,000 USD, PhD: 144,000 USD, LLM: 120,000 USD |
| application requirements | applications must be made through UCAS. Personal statement and LORs are an important part of both UG and PG applications. | 87% in previous degree for most programs; Personal Statement; at least 2 recommendation letters; CV |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 Read 12 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | University College London | London School of Economics and Political Science |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | School |
| Established | 1826 | 1895 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
| Male:Female | 57% Male, 43% Female | 48% Male, 52% 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. | Has one campus in central London close to River Thames, Covent Garden and Theatreland and the Royal Court of Justice; Houses of Parliament is are also easily accessible from 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. | 3 libraries: British Library of Political and Economic Science (main), Shaw Library, Women’s Library; Main library has 4 million print volumes, 60,000 online journals, 29,000 electronic books |
| 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. | Over 200 societies including Student Union’s clubs, societies, media and representation; volunteering and charity; public lectures; arts and music; faith and reflection; Saw Swee Hock Student Centre has main office of Student’s Union, cafes, pubs, nighclub, study spaces, gym and Residential Service Office. |
| Hostel | #Rent - $17524 | #Single Studio Room - $13416 #Single Room - $14833 #Single En-suite Room - $15328 |
| 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 | Susan Rasky (journalist); Ursula von der Leyen (first female President of European Commission); Vanessa Kerry (physician); Daniel Akerson (former CEO of General Motors); Amartya Sen (Nobel laureate, economist); Leonid Hurwicz (Nober laureate, economist) |
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