City, University of London

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. 

The Northampton Square library, situated within the University Building, encompasses five floors, providing a comprehensive resource hub for students and researchers alike. Additionally, there are specialist libraries for Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) and The City Law School. 

The libraries offer specialist support, extensive opening hours and access to a vast array of e-books, online journals, and databases, ensuring a wealth of academic material is readily available. With over 1,500 individual workspaces and around 200 group study areas, the libraries present an innovative learning environment that cater for both collaborative and individual study needs. 

Additionally, as part of the University of London, City students get access to a wide network of library, social and sports facilities. 

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. 

From shops, cafés and restaurants to museums, galleries and arts venues; from leading Premier League football teams to nightclubs; and from cityscapes to green spaces, London is a city for everyone. 

Applications for undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS): www.ucas.com. 

Students can apply between early September and 31 January to start studying the following September. Late applications (after 31 January) will be considered until 30 June, subject to availability of places on City courses. After this deadline, applications will be automatically entered into Clearing – the process that allows students to apply for any remaining places at City for its September intake – which will open in early July. 

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

Entry requirements

Qualifications from China's high school system are not accepted for direct entry and students are required to undertake a foundation programme first. City has several successful partnership arrangements with pathway providers that offer preparatory courses for international students looking for a route into its undergraduate degrees. Successful completion of these courses guarantees entry into many City degrees, subject to students meeting grade requirements.  

Students studying A-level or International Baccalaureate (IB) qualify for direct entry and can find grade requirements on City’s course webpages. 

City is committed to preparing its students for the world of work and support them in building brilliant and fulfilling careers. For this reason, City is among the first universities to ensure that the foundations for students’ future careers are laid before they graduate. Degrees and facilities have been developed with employers and leading figures in industry and embed employability within the curriculum. 

Most City undergraduate degrees offer the option to take a placement year and all City undergraduate students complete a Career Activation Project (CAP) as part of their curriculum. This could take the form of a Micro-Placement, an industry-led consultancy project, a summer internship, volunteering or mentoring and coaching. Each project has been designed to provide essential relevant professional experience. 

Undergraduate students also take a Career Activation Module (CAM) to help prepare for the application process when seeking graduate employment. Each CAM has been designed to be unique to each subject and career option and form a core part of the study programme. 

A focus on employability  

• City's sector-leading Careers Activation Programme ensures employability in every undergraduate programme, with core career-focused education and professional experiences.  

Specialist careers service  

• Students can discuss plans at one-to-one career appointments and group workshops, get advice on preparing a CV, job application form or LinkedIn profile, or attend a mock interview.  

Network with employers  

• Strong links with major employers, who give regular presentations, mentor students, attend career fairs and run skills sessions. The Careers Service hosts events for students to explore industries and network.  

Help finding opportunities  

• Via City CareersHub online platform, students can find internships and graduate opportunities. All City students and graduates are registered on the site, along with 5,000+ employers such as the BBC, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Macfarlanes LLP, PwC, Santander and The Times. 

 
Mentoring programme

City's award-winning professional mentoring scheme matches students with experienced professionals to develop their skills, confidence and future employability. 
   
Extracurricular and co-curricular activities 

• CityVentures organises extracurricular events, cash prize competitions and business support for student entrepreneurs 
   The City Launch Lab provides an incubation space for student start-ups 

Read more visiting career development at City.