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University College London
(UCL)
Part of University of London
About
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest university in the United Kingdom by total enrolment and the largest by postgraduate enrolment.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 10 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 129 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 47,520
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 63%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
- Staff
- 12,830
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
50 subjectsUS News
48 subjectsARWU
53 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 6 | 87.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 8 | 88.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 8 | 87.3 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 10 | 83.0 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 11 | 80.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | =16 | 82.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 21 | 87.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 22 | 78.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 38 | 82.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 38 | 76.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 41 | 75.4 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University College London?
University College London's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =8, THE Rank 22, ARWU Rank 14, US News Rank 7.
When was University College London founded?
University College London was founded in 1826.
What are the top subjects at University College London?
Top subjects at University College London include: Architecture, Education & Training, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Geography, Arts and Humanities.
Where is University College London located?
University College London is located in London, United Kingdom.