OpenFieldUniversity of London
The University of London is an iconic federal research university established by royal charter in 1836. Comprising 17 world-renowned member institutions (including UCL, King's College London, LSE, and Queen Mary) alongside its central University of London Worldwide distance education system, it is one of the oldest, largest, and most prestigious federal collegiate universities globally.
Institutional Overview
The University of London Worldwide delivers internationally accredited degrees across law (LL.B, LL.M), computer science, economics, finance, humanities, and public health in collaboration with academic direction from member colleges. Its historic central headquarters at Senate House in Bloomsbury houses one of Europe's greatest humanistic and social science research libraries.
- Students
- 48,000+
- International
- 78%
- Faculty
- 1,200+
- Established
- 1836
Academic Strengths & Distinctive Focus
The University of London Worldwide delivers internationally accredited degrees across law (LL.B, LL.M), computer science, economics, finance, humanities, and public health in collaboration with academic direction from member colleges. Its historic central headquarters at Senate House in Bloomsbury houses one of Europe's greatest humanistic and social science research libraries.
Research Profile, Admissions & Scholarships
Admissions requirements vary by qualification. Undergraduate applicants typically require GCE A-Levels (e.g., AAB-BBB) or international equivalents (IB 32-34 points). Postgraduate programs require a UK second-class upper honours degree (2:1) or international equivalent, with IELTS Academic 6.5-7.0. Global scholarships and Commonwealth distance learning awards are offered.
Current Verified Opportunities & Fellowships (7)
University of London Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Worldwide Enrolment
Globally celebrated qualifying law degree directed academically by UCL, King's, LSE, and Queen Mary, preparing students for legal practice and the bar.
MSc in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence International Scholarship
Rigorous master's program developed under academic direction of Goldsmiths, University of London, teaching machine learning, neural networks, and big data systems.
Senate House Library Rare Books & Archives Research Fellowship
Three-month residential fellowship at Senate House Library granting privileged access to historic manuscript collections and rare print archives.
BSc in Computer Science with Academic Direction from Goldsmiths
Three-year international bachelor's degree covering full-stack web architectures, virtual reality, machine learning, and secure software development.
Global MBA with Academic Direction from Queen Mary University of London
AMBA and CMI-accredited MBA curriculum analyzing global financial strategy, entrepreneurship, organizational design, and digital market disruption.
Doctoral Research Fellowship at the School of Advanced Study (SAS)
Fully funded doctoral research fellowship at the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) or Institute of Commonwealth Studies investigating imperial and post-colonial histories.
Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health Policy Enrolment
Academic direction from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) examining epidemiology, health economics, and pandemic crisis governance.
Sourced Faculty & Research Advisors (3)
Prof. Wendy Thomson CBE
Vice-Chancellor of the University of London · Vice-Chancellor's Directorate
Prof. Wendy Thomson CBE is Vice-Chancellor of the University of London, having held senior public administrative roles including Managing Director of Norfolk County Council and Director of the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit.
Prof. Jo Fox
Dean of the School of Advanced Study & Professor of Modern History · School of Advanced Study (SAS)
Prof. Jo Fox is Dean of the School of Advanced Study and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, globally known for pioneering historical research into political propaganda and psychological manipulation during wartime.
Prof. Claire Ozanne
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Ecology · Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Claire Ozanne is Deputy Vice-Chancellor and renowned forest ecologist, conducting seminal canopy ecology expeditions investigating insect biodiversity and habitat conservation across temperate and tropical forests.
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