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University College London(UCL): Acceptance Rate, Ranking, Deadline & Fees for Indian Students

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Dark Clock Icon Last updated on 3 Oct '24, by Kanishk Aggarwal (Study Abroad Expert)

About University College London

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Year of establishment
1826
Also known as
UCL
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Total foreign students
23261
No. of campus
1
Scholarships available
9
Endowment value
Pound 111 million
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Q:   Is it hard to get into University College London?

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The University College London, does not explicitly release data about acceptance rate, but according to various unofficial sources available online, the University College London acceptance rate is 28% which means out of every 100 applications only 28 are selected. Additionally, for some courses the university has an acceptance rate as low as 8%, which makes it highly competitive to get into the university

The university gives preference to students having higher grades or have exceptional academic or research experience. Hence, having higher grades increases your chance of getting selected at University College London.

Here is the list of eligibility requirements to get into UK Universities

Q:   How expensive is it to live at University College London?

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Tuition fees for undergraduate programs at UCL range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year.
Tuition fees for postgraduate programs at UCL range from £15,000 to £24,000 per year.
Accommodation costs in UCL's college-run housing range from around £930 to £1,054 per month. Private sector accommodation near UCL can be even more expensive, around £1,054 to £1,264 per month.
Other monthly living costs like food, travel, and personal expenses are estimated to be around £710 to £710 per month. 

Q:   What are the requirements for UCL for Indian students?

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 International students require a minimum GPA of 3.3 / 4.0, but some subject areas require at least a 3.7 and may have additional prerequisites. Indian students can check below the entry requirements for UCL:

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

  • Grade 12 from Indian School Certificate awarded by CISCE or CBSE with minimum scores of 90, 85, and 85 in five major subjects
  • Complete one year of a Bachelor’s Degree at an Indian university recognised by UCL, with an average grade equivalent to UK Upper Second Class.

Note: Specific entry requirements for some programs may differ and may be higher.

Graduate Entry Requirements

  • For admission to a Master's e.g. MA, MSc, MRes, MBA, etc., applicants need to complete a three to five-year Bachelor's degree and obtain a First Class degree.
  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with Upper second-class (2:1) with either:
  1. A minimum overall CGPA of 7.75/10, 6.25/8.0, 5.75/7.0, 4.25/6.0, or 3.3/4.0
  2. A minimum of 60% aggregate
  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with Lower second-class (2:2) with either:
  1. A minimum overall CGPA of 6.75/10, 5.75/8.0, 5.25/7.0, 3.75/6.0, or 3.0/4.0
  2. A minimum of 55% aggregate

Q:   What is University College London famous for?

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University College London is a public university was established in 1826, in the city of London, the university is known for its state of the art research facility and high quality education to the its students.

  • The university enrolls students from all the states of UK and more than 150 countries in the world.
  • Highly distinguished and learned faculties: the faculty at University College London is highly learned and distinguished which enables students to be the best in their field of study.
  • High Placements: According to Graduates Outcome Report released by the University College London, more than 91% of its graduates were found to be employed or pursuing Higher Education. 
  • Low Student to Faculty Ratio: According to Times Higher Education 2024 the student to faculty ratio at University College London is 11:1, which provides a quality and interactive classroom experience to its students.

Q:   What is the most preferred course by Indian students at University College London?

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The most popular courses at University College London (UCL) are:
Master of Arts (Education)
Ranked #22 out of 1,502 by THE Global Ranking 2023

Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
Ranked #5 out of 300 by QS Global Ranking 2020

Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology and Anthropology)
Ranked #22 out of 1,502 by THE Global Ranking 2023.

University College London Admission Dates 2024

  • Application fees :Pound 20 - 160
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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University CityLondon, London, UK
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Population of City88,25,000

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Gower Street - London - WC1E 6BT

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