London's leading multidisciplinary university, UCL was the first in England to admit students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms. Its breadth spans the arts to the sciences.
More selective than ~47% and ranked better than ~97% of the 237 schools in our directory.
Student Pop.
43,000
Faculty Ratio
10:1
Avg. Class Size
20
Financial Aid
35%
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Request Info sendCompare SchoolsUniversity College London admits approximately 30% of applicants, making it "Selective" in our directory.
Tuition is approximately 35,000 USD per year before aid. See the Tuition tab for a full cost-of-attendance breakdown.
Yes — University College London offers UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship, and about 35% of students receive some form of financial aid.
The application deadline is Jan 15. We recommend submitting all materials at least two weeks ahead of that date.
University College London offers 5 broad fields of study: Arts & Design, Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Law.
The average class size is 20 students, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1, across a large campus of about 43,000 students.
🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom · Europe
#9
Global Ranking
Detailed admissions profile compiled by UniPath on June 25, 2026. Figures are directory estimates intended for planning purposes — always confirm exact requirements and costs with the official admissions office at https://www.ucl.ac.uk.
| Established | 1826 |
| Student Population | 43,000 |
| Faculty Ratio | 10:1 |
| Average Class Size | 20 |
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
| Annual Tuition | $35,000 |
| Financial Aid Recipients | 35% |
| Application Deadline | Jan 15 |
| Website | https://www.ucl.ac.uk |
London's leading multidisciplinary university, UCL was the first in England to admit students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms. Its breadth spans the arts to the sciences.
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At a 30% acceptance rate, a solid, well-rounded application has a realistic shot here.
This school is more selective than approximately 47% of schools in our directory, ranks better than 97% of them, and is more affordable than 25% (out of 237 schools compared).
Typical requirements:
Submitting scores in or above the published middle-50% range will strengthen most applications.
| Tuition | $35,000 |
| Housing & Living | $12,250 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,400 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,800 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $51,450 |
| Est. Average Grant / Aid | - $7,350 |
| Est. Net Price | $27,650 |
| 4-Year Total (before aid) | $205,800 |
Estimates for international students; actual aid varies by applicant profile.
Arts & Design — $52,000 avg. starting salary
Common careers: Art Director, UX Designer, Illustrator, Creative Director
Social Sciences — $54,000 avg. starting salary
Common careers: Policy Analyst, Economist, Counselor, HR Specialist
Engineering — $72,000 avg. starting salary
Common careers: Design Engineer, Project Manager, R&D Specialist, Systems Engineer
Medicine — $80,000 avg. starting salary
Common careers: Physician, Surgeon, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist
Law — $75,000 avg. starting salary
Common careers: Attorney, Corporate Counsel, Judge, Policy Advisor
A diverse, cosmopolitan campus embedded in central London's Bloomsbury district.
| School | Rank | Tuition | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College London | #6 | $38,000 | 14% |
| ETH Zurich | #7 | $1,500 | 27% |
| University of Oxford | #4 | $41,000 | 17% |
What is the acceptance rate at University College London?
University College London admits approximately 30% of applicants, making it "Selective" in our directory.
How much does University College London cost per year?
Tuition is approximately 35,000 USD per year before aid. See the Tuition tab for a full cost-of-attendance breakdown.
Does University College London offer scholarships or financial aid?
Yes — University College London offers UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship, and about 35% of students receive some form of financial aid.
When is the application deadline for University College London?
The application deadline is Jan 15. We recommend submitting all materials at least two weeks ahead of that date.
What can I study at University College London?
University College London offers 5 broad fields of study: Arts & Design, Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Law.
How big are classes at University College London?
The average class size is 20 students, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1, across a large campus of about 43,000 students.