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University College London (UCL)

London, United Kingdom

University College London (UCL) is a university in London, Greater London, United Kingdom, ranked QS #Joint 8th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up one place, and UCL's 15th consecutive year in the global top 10 (UCL News, June 2026). 841 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: September.

University College London (UCL) was founded in 1826 and marks its bicentenary in 2026. It is London's leading multidisciplinary Russell Group university and is joint 8th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. It has about 51,000 students, including around 18,000 international students, and teaches at its main Bloomsbury campus in central London and at UCL East in Stratford. Bangladeshi students cannot enter a UCL undergraduate degree on HSC alone. The usual routes are A-levels, the UCL Undergraduate Preparatory Certificate (a foundation year that needs HSC GPA 4 overall and 4 in relevant subjects), or two completed years of a Bangladeshi bachelor's degree with an 80% average or CGPA 3.6/4.0. For taught Master's courses, UCL's Bangladesh table lists a Master's degree (after a bachelor's of at least 3 years) with CGPA 3.5/4.0 for a 2:1 or 3.0/4.0 for a 2:2; a bachelor's degree on its own is not listed. Fees are among the highest in the UK, at about £39,000–£48,600 a year. English requirements are strict: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component at Level 1, rising to 8.0 at Level 5. A medium-of-instruction letter from a Bangladeshi university is not accepted.

  • Joint 8th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027, its 15th consecutive year in the global top 10
  • 2nd in the UK for research power (REF 2021)
  • TEF 2023: Silver overall, with Gold for Student Outcomes
  • 90% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes)
  • Founded in 1826 as London's first university; central Bloomsbury campus plus the new UCL East campus
  • UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship (up to 33 full-fee awards) and Global Master's Scholarship (£15,000, up to 85 awards) for lower-income international students
  • In-house International Foundation Year (UPC) and International Pre-Master's for students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry

Courses (841)

Frequently asked questions

Where is University College London (UCL) located?

University College London (UCL) is in London, Greater London, United Kingdom.

What courses does University College London (UCL) offer?

University College London (UCL) lists 841 courses on UnifinderAi, such as MA Archives and Records Management, MA Comparative Literature, MA Language, Culture and History: German Studies, MA Language, Culture and History: French and Francophone Studies and MA Language, Culture and History: Italian Studies. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.

What are the tuition fees at University College London (UCL)?

Published fees at University College London (UCL): Computer Science BSc (UG, Sept 2027 entry, per year, overseas) £48,600; Mechanical Engineering MEng (UG engineering, Sept 2027 entry, per year, overseas) £44,400; Computer Science MSc (PG taught, 2026/27, overseas; 2027/28 TBC) £42,700; Management MSc - School of Management (PG business, 2026/27, overseas; 2027/28 TBC) £42,700; Law LLM (PG taught, 2026/27, overseas full-time) £39,200; Undergraduate Preparatory Certificate (UPC foundation, 2026/27) £28,000. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.

What English language score do I need for University College London (UCL)?

The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6.5. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English, LanguageCert Academic and Oxford Test of English.

When are the intakes at University College London (UCL)?

University College London (UCL) runs intakes in September. The intake currently open for applications is September 2027 (UG via UCAS, deadline 13 January 2027; PG taught 2027/28 course pages are live but application dates and fees are still 'to be confirmed', with 2026 cycle windows having opene.

Does University College London (UCL) offer scholarships?

Yes. For example: UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship (Up to 33 awards for 2026/27: 10 covering full tuition plus maintenance, 20 covering full tuition only, and 3 full-tuition awards reserved for India); UCL Global Master's Scholarship (£15,000 for one year (50% a year for 2-year courses); up to 85 awards in 2026/27); UPC Progression Scholarship (£5,000 towards undergraduate fees).

How do I apply to University College London (UCL)?

The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right University College London (UCL) course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment