London University is one of the top-rated universities in the United Kingdom for Philosophy, as well as being internationally recognized for the quality of its philosophical teaching and research. London University is one of the oldest, largest and most diverse universities in the UK. Established in 1836, the University is recognised globally as a world leader in Higher Education.
The University of London is a federation of 19 self-governing Colleges of outstanding reputation, and a number of acclaimed central academic Institutes and activities.

Through its member institutions, the University of London offers almost every subject covered in any university curriculum, delivering huge flexibility and choice to its students.

The University has a very diverse student population of over 90,000 students, with a further 41,000 students studying by distance learning on the University's

History of UCL
UCL at the turn of the 20th Century


Just 180 years ago, the benefits of a university education in England were restricted to men who were members of the Church of England; UCL was founded to challenge that discrimination. UCL was the first university to be established in England after Oxford and Cambridge, providing a progressive alternative to those institutions’ social exclusivity, religious restrictions and academic constraints.

Based in the heart of London, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any class, race or religion, and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. This same radical spirit thrives today.

London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University is one of the foremost providers of undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and vocational education and training in Britain. Our courses are planned in consultation with employers and examining bodies in commerce, industry, the world of art and design, the financial services industries and other professions. The end result is high quality courses that are of direct relevance to their field.

London Metropolitan University is one of the foremost providers of undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and vocational education and training in Britain. Our ten departments offer 485 courses covering a wide range of subjects.

With over 34,000 students London Met is the capital's largest unitary university. Our diverse student body includes nearly 8,000 international students from 155 countries. They are supported throughout their studies by 2,400 academic and non-academic staff.

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