City, University of London
Top-level teaching and facilities in an innovative learning environment. You can benefit from City’s excellent industry connections.
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Why choose City?
Top 40 in the UK
Complete University Guide 2025
Top 25 in the UK for international student ratio
QS World University Rankings 2025
Top 15 in UK for teaching effectiveness
Guardian University Guide 2025
City, University of London offers high-quality degrees across a range of subjects, so you can follow your passion with confidence that it will lead to a great career.
Ready to find a degree at City, University of London?
in the UK for Journalism
in the UK for Aerospace Engineering
in the UK for Communication and Media Studies
in the UK for Accounting and Finance
Business, Management and Marketing
15th in the UK (Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2025)
Civil Engineering
6th in the UK for teaching effectiveness (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Economics and Econometrics
Top 100 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
Law
Top 125 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject (2024)
Psychology
Top 150 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject (2024)
Sociology
Top 175 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject (2024)
Take a closer look at City, University of London
Here’s why our students love City
Inclusive and welcoming campus with supportive staff and outstanding facilities. You’ll feel at home from your first day!
Learn from fellow students from all kinds of backgrounds and cultures.
City is a popular choice for students because of its multicultural community and prime location.
Top 3 reasons to choose City
- Teaching built on research that challenges global issues
- An ethos of collaboration and innovation
- A tight-knit campus community, mixed with the buzz of living in a big city
Study abroad at City, University of London
Your route to City, University of London
If you want to study at City, University of London but don’t yet meet the entry requirements, then you can take a degree preparation course at our International College in London and progress to the University.
OPTION 1
Off campus
Kaplan International College London
- Off-campus degree preparation courses
- Live and study in London and progress to City
- Guaranteed entry to a City, University of London degree*
OPTION 2
Online
Degree preparation online
- Study a degree preparation course online with Kaplan Pathways
- Guaranteed entry to your chosen on-campus City, University of London bachelor’s degree*
- Explore your degree options via digital degree preparation on our Degree Finder
*When you pass your degree preparation course at the required level with good attendance.
- A degree preparation course (also known as a pathway course) helps you improve your English language level, academic skills, and subject knowledge.
- If you pass your degree preparation course at the required level and with good attendance, then you are guaranteed entry to your chosen degree at university.
Life on campus
City’s main campus is located on Northampton Square in Central London, on the trendy north side of the River Thames.
Enjoy City’s great location in beautiful Northampton Square, with spaces to relax and easy access to the rest of London.
160+
countries represented within the student community
#1
— London is the best student city in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2025)
Top 30
in the UK for research output
(Times Higher Education Interpretation of Research Excellence Framework)
Top 30
in the UK for spend per student (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Top 15
In the UK for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024)
Silver award
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
Download useful information
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Includes:
- Kaplan International College London brochure
- Course information
- City, University of London flyer
Any other questions?
Where is City, University of London?
City’s main campus is located in the heart of London between some of London’s most popular districts, including Islington and Shoreditch, as well as Tech City and the Square Mile. There’s lots to do in the surrounding areas of the University, and it’s easy to explore further into the rest of London by public transport.
What can I do at City?
City has lots of societies and clubs for students to get involved in, ranging across five themes including culture, faith and special interests from K-Pop to motorsports. You can begin exploring London as soon as you step outside the campus, thanks to its central location. You’re close to many tourist attractions, as well as some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, with the rest of the capital easily accessible by train or bus.
Is City a good university for international students?
City is proud to be one of the most international universities in the UK, based in one of the world’s most multicultural cities. It’s a great place to make friends with people from around the world and learn about different cultures!
