University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom

Tuition fee

£9,250

QS ranking

University ranking

University College London (UCL) is a public research university in London, United Kingdom, founded in 1826. It has approximately 46,000 students (27,000 undergraduate and 8,000 postgraduate, including many international students).

Academic programs

Tuition Fees (2025–26)

UK/Home students

£9,250 per year (undergraduate)

International students

Undergraduate: £26,000–£39,000 per year (varies by program); Postgraduate taught: £18,000–£45,000 per year; PhD: £21,000–£45,000 per year depending on discipline

Scholarships

UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship

for international undergraduates

UCL Graduate Research Scholarships

Faculty-specific scholarships and bursaries

External scholarships

e.g., Chevening, Commonwealth

Rankings

QS World University Rankings 2026

#8 worldwide

Times Higher Education (THE) 2025

#10 worldwide

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2024

Top 20 globally

Student Life & Campus

Located in central London with easy access to cultural, social, and professional opportunities

Over 300 student societies and sports clubs

Modern libraries, labs, and student facilities

Dedicated support for international students including orientation, visa advice, and academic support

London ranks as one of the top student cities worldwide (QS #1 in 2024)

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