City, University of London

City, University of London, London

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  • #352 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 16,891Total Students
  • 858Faculty
  • 7,402Int'l Students

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City, University of London offers a wide range of taught and research postgraduate degrees, with every member of City’s postgraduate community benefiting from outstanding academic staff, comprehensive student support and tailored career guidance. 

City is divided into six different academic Schools: 

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City believes that to deliver world-leading education, students need world-class equipment and facilities. City has invested £150 million in responsive learning environments, new technologies,...
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City’s student life is vibrant and dynamic. City is located at the heart of one of the most exciting and cosmopolitan cities in the world. The UK capital is a truly global city, boasting a...
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Applications for the majority of postgraduate courses are made directly to City through the online application system accessible from the relevant course webpage.  

Most courses do not have a...
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City is committed to preparing students for the world of work and support them in building brilliant and fulfilling careers. One of City’s greatest strengths lies in its links to business and...
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About

City, University of London offers a wide range of taught and research postgraduate degrees, with every member of City’s postgraduate community benefiting from outstanding academic staff, comprehensive student support and tailored career guidance. 

City is divided into six different academic Schools: 

Postgraduate study offers...
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City believes that to deliver world-leading education, students need world-class equipment and facilities. City has invested £150 million in responsive learning environments, new technologies, library and study spaces and its staff over the past ten years. 

City’s academic Schools boast state-of-the-art equipment where cutting-edge research is undertaken to industry standards and where students can gain knowledge and develop their skills. Specialist facilities include: 

  • Airbus cockpit simulator, microturbines and formula car simulator in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics. 
  • State-of-the-art 3D OCT camera used by City’s own opticians, City Sight, which is open to the public. 
  • A fully equipped recording studio, composition studio, performance space and rehearsal rooms in the Department of Performing Arts. 
  • A brand new building for The
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City’s student life is vibrant and dynamic. City is located at the heart of one of the most exciting and cosmopolitan cities in the world. The UK capital is a truly global city, boasting a wealth of jobs across a range of industries and some of the world’s top cultural attractions.  

  • Angel, in Islington, is a lively part of town known for its restaurants, independent boutiques and theatres. There's always fun to be had at both day and night.  
  • Trendy Shoreditch is full of creative spaces and vintage shops, not to mention iconic street art and the famous Columbia Road flower market.  
  • Clerkenwell is home to history museums and a hub for creative start-ups. This trendy area where Charles Dickens once lived also has some of the city's oldest pubs.  
  • Football fans will appreciate City's location, a stone's throw from both the Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal stadiums.
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Applications for the majority of postgraduate courses are made directly to City through the online application system accessible from the relevant course webpage.  

Most courses do not have a fixed application deadline and operate on a rolling admission basis. Early applications are recommended, as competition for places is strong and applications close when the course is full, as offers are made upon receipt and assessment of the application. 

Read more about the application process to study at City, University of London. 

Entry requirements 

Students will be considered for most postgraduate taught courses with a good Chinese bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. For some degrees, professional qualifications and employment experience may be required, but also may be considered alongside or instead of an undergraduate degree.  

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City is committed to preparing students for the world of work and support them in building brilliant and fulfilling careers. One of City’s greatest strengths lies in its links to business and industry and expanding these links is central to its future strategy. City offers skills-focused degrees that embed employability within the curriculum and was recently ranked 6th in London for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2024). Alongside employability, City is focused on setting up new interdisciplinary research centres that will produce solutions to some of the biggest challenges that society faces.   

City’s specialist careers service helps students discuss plans at one-to-one appointments and group workshops, get advice on preparing a CV, job application form or LinkedIn profile, or attend a mock interview. City has strong links with major employers, who...
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University highlights

QS World University Ranking

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Ranking criteria

32.4
Overall
20.8
Academic Reputation
31.2
Citations per Faculty
54.8
Employment Outcomes
21.3
Employer Reputation
5.6
Faculty Student Ratio
95.8
International Faculty Ratio
66.4
International Research Network
98.9
International Students Ratio
23.2
Sustainability

Student & Staff

Total students
16,891

27%
73%

International students
7,402

38%
62%

Total faculty staff
858

347
511

Total students
16,891

27%
73%

International students
7,402

38%
62%

Total faculty staff
858

511
347
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Northampton Square,

City, University of London , London , United Kingdom , EC1V 0HB

Gray's Inn,

4 Gray's Inn Place , London , United Kingdom , WC1R 5DX

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