University College London is placed #8 in QS World University Rankings, 2023. University Of East London Ranked among the top 1000 universities in the world according QS World University Rankings, 2023. It is ranked #851 out of 1401 globally, #70 out of 89 in UK for the year 2024.
| University College London | University of East London | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 7.7 Out of 10 | 4.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 9 QS World University 2026 # 10 The Guardian 2026 # 22 Times Higher Education 2026 | # 33 The Guardian 2026 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2026 # 1001 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 | # 1001 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 68 for Law by The Guardian 2026 |
| Programs | UG Programs -71 PG Programs -194 Doctorate Programs -9 | UG Programs -101 PG Programs -76 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 25.0 % | 45.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 GRE-318 IELTS-6.5 PTE-75 TOEFL-110 | GMAT-550 GRE-299 IELTS-6 PTE-62 TOEFL-89 |
| 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 13740 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 16740 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25543 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability rank: #22, | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: MBA : $65,000 Master (Other) : $56,000 LLM : $49,000 Masters in Finance : $48,000 Other Degree : $45,000 Masters in Science : $43,000 |
| application requirements | applications must be made through UCAS. Personal statement and LORs are an important part of both UG and PG applications. | Academic Transcripts; Proof of English language proficiency; Personal Statement; Work Experience; Interviews (for a few PG programs); Other supplementary documents (Portfolios, Auditions, Research proposal, etc.). |
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| General Facts | University College London | University of East London |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1826 | 1898 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 29:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 57% Male, 43% Female | 43% Male, 0% 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. | 2 campuses- Stratford (located in one of the best-connected area of London, close to Stratford’s thriving town center, 15 min from London’s West End, close to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park) and London Docklands (near Waterfront campus located in Royal Albert Dock). |
| 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. | 2 Physical Libraries; Library, Archives and Learning Services open 24/7 during term time; houses high-quality academic resources, expert advice, inspirational study spaces, books, journals, DVDs, archival collection |
| 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. | Docklands Campus: 24/7 Docklands library; 26 million USD SportsDock centre; Campus shop & bookstore; Children’s Garden Nursery; Cafés, eateries, & a late bar; Student Union facilities- student lounge. |
| Hostel | #Rent - $17524 | #Rooms (Standard) - $8036 #Rooms (Detached Flat) - $8323 #Rooms (Studio) - $9184 |
| 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 | Sonam Kapoor (Bollywood Actress); Kemi Adeosun (Minister of Finance of Nigeria); Tazeen Ahmad (British journalist & broadcaster); Roger Ashton-Griffiths (British actor, writer & director); Garry Bushell (British journalist & broadcaster); Simon Carter (Artist); Gemma Gibbons (Judo Olympian); Jeffrey Lawal-Balogun (track athlete) |
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