University College London
URN: 133902 • London WC1E 6BT
Overview
- Name
- University College London
- URN
- 133902
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Arthur (since 2025) , President and Provost
- Telephone
- 02076792000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT
Summary
University College London (UCL) is a prestigious higher education institution located in Camden, London. It offers a diverse range of academic programmes, with over 400 undergraduate and 700 graduate courses available, catering to a mixed-gender student body. UCL is consistently ranked among the top 10 universities globally, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and research innovation.
The university prioritises student support, providing resources to assist both new and current students in their academic journey. UCL is dedicated to widening participation and ensuring that all students have access to the necessary tools for success, including various short courses and degree apprenticeships. The institution also fosters a vibrant community, encouraging collaboration and entrepreneurship through initiatives like BaseKX, its entrepreneurship hub.
UCL is at the forefront of research, with recent studies addressing significant health challenges, such as Huntington’s disease and Alzheimer’s. The university engages in impactful research that not only advances academic knowledge but also contributes to societal well-being, making it a vital part of the local and global community.
The university prioritises student support, providing resources to assist both new and current students in their academic journey. UCL is dedicated to widening participation and ensuring that all students have access to the necessary tools for success, including various short courses and degree apprenticeships. The institution also fosters a vibrant community, encouraging collaboration and entrepreneurship through initiatives like BaseKX, its entrepreneurship hub.
UCL is at the forefront of research, with recent studies addressing significant health challenges, such as Huntington’s disease and Alzheimer’s. The university engages in impactful research that not only advances academic knowledge but also contributes to societal well-being, making it a vital part of the local and global community.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- UCL Academy appoints new Chair of Governors (governance)
- Lunch Hour Lecture | How do our brains learn languages? (calendar)
- Lunch Hour Lecture | Life underneath an ice shelf (calendar)
- World of Wasps (calendar)
- More-than-human emerging infectious infrastructures (calendar)
- Space Tangle (calendar)
- Skip to main content (other)
- Public Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Camden
- Age range
- -
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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