City University, London

Join a truly global university

One of the most international universities in the UK with around 17,000 students from more than 150 countries. City's unique focus on both academic excellence and business professions contributes to making City a leading global university.

In the top 5% of world universities (THE World University Rankings 2012)
9th in the UK for graduate-level jobs (The Sunday Times University Guide 2013)

Academic excellence

City University London is committed to delivering education of the highest quality. For more than 100 years, City University London has provided excellence in teaching underpinned by the highest quality research and links with business and industry. Graduates routinely go on to successful careers, and the University is ranked in the top 10 for both graduate employability and highest graduate starting salaries.

    Ranked 4th out of London universities and 21st in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2013)
    Ranked 12th overall for graduate employment (The Sunday Times University Guide 2013)

The academic staff are engaged in research that is transforming the world in which we live. Whether they are developing biomedical sensors to improve mortality rates of patients in intensive care, or leading unique research into social attitudes across Europe, you will be educated by academic staff who are at the forefront of  their fields. These academics will play a major role in your educational experience and are dedicated to making sure your learning is relevant and rewarding.

Capital advantage

As a world city, London is home to industries such as financial services and the media. It is also home to the headquarters of many organisations, as well as being the seat of government. City University London’s central London location puts it at the heart of all these professional networks and students benefit from the close ties between academia, business and the professions.

Pioneering research

City University London has been involved in pioneering research for more than 100 years and continues to break new ground in academic thought and study. The University has more than 60 research centres, groups and units, bringing together expertise from its different schools and departments.

Staff and students are actively involved in pioneering research. In the Government’s most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), The University's research in 15 subject areas was rated by expert panels as amongst the best in the world.

World-class facilities

You will benefit from excellent facilities, including state-of-the-art equipment, high-tech lecture rooms and laboratories, as well as wireless internet access throughout the University.

Wide choice of subjects

City University London was awarded university status in 1966 and many of its schools have a longer heritage, dating back to the mid-Victorian period. Today, the University has five Schools covering a wide range of subjects, including: business, law, health sciences, engineering, mathematical sciences, informatics, social sciences and the arts, including journalism and music.

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