Universities & Colleges in London, UK – Rankings, Courses, Fees

London ranks 3rd in “QS Best Student Cities in 2026”, which can be attributed to the presence of some of the best universities in the world such as the Imperial College, King's College, UCL and the London School of Economics, along with the job opportunities the city offers with the likes of Google, Amazon, Apple and JPMorgan Chase, all having their offices in the city. 
The overall duration of courses offered in London range between 12 months to 36 months along with a tuition fee ranging from INR 1 Lakhs to INR 95 Lakhs per year. 

Study in London Highlights

There are around 120 top universities in London, UK, which offer undergraduate and graduate programs to international students. The cost of studying in London for Indian students is between INR 48K to over INR 50 L. We have mentioned the highlights of studying in London for students:

Particular	Statistics
Total number of Universities in London	120+
Study in London 1st Year tuition fees	INR 1 L to INR 95 L +
Study in London popular locations	London, Middlesex, Newport, etc.
English language exams required	IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE/ Duolingo
Additional test required	GRE/ GMAT

Why Study in London?

London has world-recognized universities that attract international students with their quality education and innovative teaching approach. We have mentioned below the popular reasons that make London a better choice to study in the UK for Indian students:

• Get better employment after graduation
• Innovative teaching methods with supporting lecturers
• Stay and work in the UK after graduation (read about post-study work in the UK)
• Students get the best career service in the UK
• Short and Flexible courses in the UK for international students

Top Universities in London

The below table includes the top 10 universities in London with their world ranking:

Top Universities in London	QS World Ranking 2026	THE Ranking 2025	Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025
Imperial College London	2	9	#3
UCL (University College London)	9	22	#4
King's College London	31	36	#8
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)	56	50	#6
Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL)	110	141	#30
Brunel University	385	351	#51
Birkbeck College, University of London	388	301	#62
Royal Holloway, University of London	461	401	#46
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London	511	401	#71

Also check the list of top universities in the UK

Top Courses in London

Popular universities in London offer many programs in popular specializations like Accounting, Computer Science, Big Data & Analytics, Engineering, Medicine, Law, etc. The below table includes the list of top courses in London with a number of universities that offered them:

Top Courses in London	Count of Universities
MIM	35
BBA	33
MS	27
MBA/PGDM	24

Check the Options to Study in the UK for Indian Students after 12th

Admission Requirements in London

International applicants who are planning to study in London must meet the entry requirements to get admission to the best universities in London. Students can find below the general entry requirements of London Universities for undergraduate and graduate admissions:

Undergraduate admission requirements in London

• Complete a high school diploma from a recognized board with a minimum score of 60% or above (vary by program)
• Meet the English language proficiency requirements
• Submit additional test scores for ACT/SAT
• A personal statement is required

Graduate admission requirements in London

• Must have a valid bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or college with a qualifying GPA (vary by program)
• Meet the English language proficiency requirements
• Submit additional test scores of the GMAT/GRE
• Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• At least two years experience in a relevant field (vary by program)

Entrance Exams Accepted by Universities in London

Universities in London accept admission applications if and only if applicants have valid entrance exam scores as per the program requirements. The below table has the list of entrance exams accepted by the Universities in London:

Entrance Exam Name	Count of Universities
GMAT	6
GRE	5

Here we have the List of Entrance Exams to Study Abroad for Indian Students

English Language Exams Accepted by Universities in London

Below is the list of English language proficiency tests accepted by the major universities in London:

English Language Exam Name	Count of Universities
IELTS	48
PTE	35
TOEFL	6
Duolingo	6

Check How to Study in the UK without IELTS in 2024

Cost of studying in London

The cost of studying in London varies from one university to another for international students. The tuition fees of London Universities vary between INR 48k to INR 50 L + as per the program. In the below table we have mentioned the Universities in London fees for 1st-year study:

1st Year Tuition Fee	Count of Universities
INR max 10 L	12
INR max 20 L	43
INR max 30 L	46
INR max 40 L	48
INR 40 L +	11

Cost of Living in London

The cost of living is high. It is advisable to look for shared apartments closer to the university, and avail student discounts wherever applicable.

Top Job Sectors & Economy in London

As the cost of living in London is high, many international students are used to working part-time alongside their studies. Students are also allowed to work full-time during the semester. The top job sectors in London to work are:

• Tourism
• Retail
• Environment
• Housing
• Health
• Science and Technology

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Tasneem Hoda10-03-2025 11:08