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City, University of London

country rank  35
world rank  374

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Founded in 1966, the City, University of London is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, City, University of London is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. City, University of London offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 57-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. City, University of London also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

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Control

public
Control Type

Entity

non-profit
Entity Type

Size

large-sized
Total Enrollment

Selectivity

not reported
Acceptance rate

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University Identity

Name
Acronym
Founded 1966 Origins date back to 1894 as Northampton Institute

University Location

Address Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB London
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (20) 7040 5060
Fax +44 (20) 7040 5070

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Study Areas and Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between generalist and specialized universities?

Generalist universities offer a broad range of subjects and courses that allow students to explore different fields of study, or study areas, before choosing a major. They also provide students with a well-rounded education that can be applied to many different careers. On the other hand, specialized universities focus on a specific field of study and offer more in-depth courses and training in that field. This can be beneficial for students who know exactly what they want to do and want to gain specialized knowledge and skills in their chosen field.
Most higher education institutions offer a range of degree levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate degrees. However, some universities may offer more degree levels than others. In particular, larger-sized universities usually offer a wider selection of undergraduate and postgraduate degree types and levels.


Study Areas and Degree Levels Matrix

The following uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main study areas and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This uniRank table aims to help quickly identify the City, University of London's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and courses

Introduction

What are University programs and courses?

University programs and courses are academic programs of study offered by universities, colleges and other higher education institutions. These programs and courses are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a particular field of study or career. In many countries, the terms "university courses" and "university programs" are used interchangeably whereas in the US university programs usually consist of a set of required courses that cover the fundamental concepts and principles of a field of study, as well as a selection of elective courses that allow students to specialize in a particular area of interest.


Programs and courses

uniRank publishes the following list of City, University of London 's programs and courses or, if not available, the main fields of study for each level and type of degree offered; feel free to submit any missing course or program.

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Accounting & Finance BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Accounting & Finance BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Actuarial Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Actuarial Science BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Adult Nursing BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Aeronautical Engineering BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Aerospace Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Banking and International Finance BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Management BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Management BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Management with Marketing BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Management with Social Purpose BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Management, Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business with Finance BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Children's Nursing BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Civil and Infrastructure Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with Games Technology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with Games Technology BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Criminology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Criminology & Psychology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Criminology AND Sociology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Data Analytics and Actuarial Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics with Accounting BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Energy and Sustainability Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Engineering Systems BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Engineering with Business BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Finance BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Finance BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Finance with Actuarial Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Financial Economics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History and Politics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - International Business BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - International Political Economy BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - International Politics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - International Politics and Sociology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Investment and Financial Risk Management BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Journalism BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Journalism, Politics and History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Law LLB Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Linguistics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics and Finance BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with Data Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with Data Science BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with Finance and Economics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with Finance and Economics BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical and Design Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Media, Communications and Sociology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mental Health Nursing BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons) - Midwifery BMid Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Music (Hons) - Music BMus Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Music, Sound and Technology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Nutrition and Food Policy BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Optometry BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Politics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Psychology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Radiography (Radiotherapy and Oncology) BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Sociology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Sociology with Psychology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Speech and Language Therapy BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Aerospace Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Civil and Infrastructure Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Computer Science MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Computer Science MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with Cyber Security MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with Cyber Security MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with Games Technology MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with Games Technology MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Data Science MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Data Science MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Energy and Sustainability Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Engineering Systems MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Engineering with Business MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Mathematics MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with Data Science MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical and Design Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Yearly Tuition

    Introduction

    Yearly tuition refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study...

    However, the cost of yearly tuition can vary widely depending on the City, University of London's program of study, the specific type of degree, the student's residency status and other criteria. Moreover, tuition is just one component of the overall cost of attending university. Other expenses, such as room and board, textbooks and personal expenses can add significantly to the total cost of attendance and depends on the United Kingdom's cost of living.


    Yearly Tuition Range Matrix

    This uniRank Tuition Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students (local and international students) and 2 degree levels (undergraduate and postgraduate degrees) and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at the City, University of London.

    uniRank Tuition Range Matrix
    Undergraduate Postgraduate
    Local
    students
    10,000-12,499 US$
    (9,110-11,390 Euro)
    5,000-7,499 US$
    (4,555-6,830 Euro)
    International
    students
    17,500-19,999 US$
    (15,950-18,225 Euro)
    10,000-12,499 US$
    (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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    Admissions Info

    Introduction

    Admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer...

    Admission policies may change by country, type of higher education institution and the specific programs or majors offered by the institution. Prospective students should carefully review the admission policies and requirements of each institution they are considering to determine their eligibility and, if the institution is selective and does not have an open admission policy, prepare a strong application.


    Admission Info and stats

    uniRank publishes below an overview of the most important information about the City, University of London's admission policy and statistics.


    Admission Info

    uniRank publishes below some basic admission information for the City, University of London.

    Admission Gender

    This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


    Admission Selection

    Has the City, University of London a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


    Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

    City, University of London's acceptance rate range is not reported.


    International Admissions

    International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


    Admission Office Admission Office

    Northampton Square
    London EC1v 0HB
    (20) 7040 5060


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    Size and Profile

    Introduction

    University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why...

    • Resources: a larger university may have more resources available to its students, including research facilities, libraries, and extracurricular activities. However, a smaller university may offer a more personalized experience and smaller class sizes.
    • Diversity: the size and profile of a university can impact the diversity of its student body, faculty and curriculum. Larger universities may attract more international students and offer a wider range of academic programs, while smaller universities may have a more homogenous population.
    • Networking: a larger university may offer more opportunities for networking and building connections with other students and professionals in your field, but smaller universities may offer a tighter-knit community and more personalized networking opportunities.
    • Quality of Education: a university with a lower student-staff ratio typically means that students will receive more personalized attention from their instructors. This can lead to more individualized instruction, more opportunities for feedback and guidance and a better learning experience overall.
    • Location: campus setting can have an impact on students' access to resources, cost of living, transportation, social life and safety.
    • Religious affiliation: while it may not be the most important factor for everyone, understanding the religious affiliation of a university can help students determine if it aligns with their personal beliefs and provide a unique academic and spiritual experience.

    Overall, the importance of university size and profile can vary depending on the student's individual goals, beliefs and priorities. It is important to consider these factors along with other important criteria, such as academic programs, location, cost and university culture.


    Size and Profile

    uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for the City, University of London.

    Student Enrollment

    City, University of London has a student enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 making it a large-sized institution.


    Academic Staff

    This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


    Control Type Control Type

    City, University of London is a public higher education institution.


    Entity Type

    City, University of London is a non-profit higher education institution.


    Academic Calendar

    Not reported


    Campus Setting Campus Setting

    This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


    Religious Affiliation

    The City, University of London does not have any religious affiliation.


    Facilities and Services

    Introduction

    What are University facilities and services and what facilities and services does the City, University of London offer?

    University facilities and services refer to the physical infrastructure and resources provided by a university to support its academic and research activities, as well as the well-being of its students, faculty and staff. Some examples of university facilities and services are classrooms and lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, housing, dining services, health services, sports and fitness facilities, financial aids, career or academic counseling services, technology and computing resources, distance learning and study abroad services.


    Facilities and Services

    uniRank provides below an overview of the facilities and services offered by the City, University of London.


    Library

    This institution has a physical Library for its students. Go to the City, University of London's Library


    Housing

    Not reported


    Sport Facilities

    Not reported


    Financial Aids

    Not reported


    Study Abroad

    This institution provides study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.


    Distance Learning

    Not reported


    Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

    Not reported


    Career Services Career Services

    Not reported



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    Recognition and Accreditation

    Introduction

    There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system...

    • Institutional legal recognition: institutional legal recognition of a University refers to the formal recognition of the university's legal status by the government of a country. Legally recognized higher education institutions are chartered, registered and/or licensed by government bodies to be legal entities authorized to teach at the tertiary level.
    • Institutional accreditation: institutional accreditation is a type of additional quality assessment that evaluates the overall quality of an institution as a whole. Institutional accrediting bodies assess a University's overall mission, governance, leadership, faculty qualifications, student support services, financial stability and academic offering. Institutional accreditation is a concept that mainly exists in the US higher education system and a few other countries. So if you plan to study in the United States make sure that the University you choose is not only registered or licensed but officially accredited by a recognized accrediting body. In the US uniRank only includes accredited institutions.
    • Programmatic or specialized accreditation: programmatic or specialized accreditation, on the other hand, is a type of accreditation that evaluates and accredits specific academic programs within a University. Programmatic accreditation, granted by specialized national or international accrediting bodies, assesses the quality and rigor of a program's curriculum, faculty qualifications, student outcomes and resources and is focused on ensuring that a specific program or course meets industry standards and requirements.

    uniRank provides, for each University, the name of the organization that has officially granted institutional legal recognition or accreditation. For some Universities uniRank also provides a list of programmatic or specialized accreditations that, however, might be not complete or up-to-date.


    Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

    The City, University of London is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Privy Council


    Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

    1966


    Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

    uniRank publishes the following list of the most important City, University of London 's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

    • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
    • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
    • Bar Standards Board (BSB)
    • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
    • British Psychological Society (BPS)
    • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
    • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
    • Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
    • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)
    • General Optical Council (GOC)
    • Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFA)
    • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
    • Joint Audio Media Education Services (JAMES)
    • The Independent Game Developers' Association (TIGA)


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    Memberships and Affiliations

    Introduction

    University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons...

    • Collaboration and networking: they can provide opportunities for collaboration and networking with other universities, academic institutions and industry partners. This can lead to joint research projects, sharing of resources and expertise and collaborations on educational programs and initiatives.
    • Access to resources: they can provide access to a wide range of resources, including research facilities, academic journals and funding opportunities. This can be especially beneficial for smaller or less well-resourced universities, which may not have the same level of access to resources as larger and more established institutions.
    • Quality assurance: membership in professional or industry organizations can provide a level of quality assurance for Universities, ensuring that they meet certain standards and requirements in terms of academic programs, research and student support services. However, membership in an organization does not necessarily imply a formal accreditation or quality assurance process for the University's programs.
    • Recognition and reputation: membership in prestigious or exclusive organizations can enhance the reputation and recognition of a university, both locally and internationally. This can lead to increased visibility and opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.
    • Internationalization: memberships and affiliations can facilitate internationalization efforts, including student and faculty exchange programs, joint research initiatives and collaborations with international partners. This can help to broaden the global perspective of a university and provide opportunities for students and faculty to gain international experience and exposure.

    Overall, university memberships and affiliations can provide a range of benefits for Universities and its stakeholders (students, faculty and staff), including collaboration and networking opportunities, access to resources, quality assurance, recognition, reputation and internationalization.


    Affiliations and Memberships

    Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of City, University of London's official affiliations and memberships to higher education-related organizations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).


    Academic Structure

    Introduction

    Most higher education institutions' first-level academic divisions are, depending on the country, one of the following...

    • Colleges
    • Faculties
    • Schools
    • Institutes
    • Academies
    • Departments
    • Divisions
    • Centers

    Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and study areas a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure.


    Academic Structure

    Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of City, University of London's official first-level academic divisions. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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    Social Media

    Introduction

    Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students?

    Here are some ways in which the official City, University of London's social media channels can help potential students to understand and assess this or any university:

    • Researching universities: social media can be a useful tool for researching universities that prospective students may be interested in attending. By following the City, University of London on social media, potential students can learn more about the university's culture, values, academic programs and campus life. They can also engage with current students and alumni to get a sense of their experiences and valuable perspectives from the inside.
    • Engagement with the University: social media allows the City, University of London to engage with prospective students by answering questions, sharing news and events and showcasing the university's offerings. Potential students can appraise how up-to-date and relevant is the content published through social media and how prompt and efficient the City, University of London is in answering their queries.

    Overall, social media can provide valuable insights to prospective students and other stakeholders into the City, University of London's profile and level of engagement.


    Social Media

    uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some City, University of London's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


    Facebook Facebook

    City, University of London's Facebook page review City, University of London's official Facebook page

    Twitter Twitter

    City, University of London's Twitter page review City, University of London's official Twitter page

    YouTube YouTube

    City, University of London's YouTube channel review City, University of London's official YouTube channel

    Instagram Instagram

    City, University of London's Instagram page review City, University of London's official Instagram channel

    LinkedIn LinkedIn

    City, University of London's main LinkedIn profile

    TikTok TikTok

    City, University of London's official TikTok channel

    Online Courses

    Open Education Global Open Education Global

    This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education.

    Video Presentation

    Not available; please submit an official general video presentation of this higher education institution.


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