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University College London Rankings 2026
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- University College London Ranking
- University College London Course Ranking
- UCL University US News & World Report Ranking 2025
- UCL University The Guardian Ranking 2026
- UCL University The Complete University Guide Ranking 2026
- UCL University QS Ranking 2026
- UCL University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
- UCL University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
- UCL University Student Reviews
UCL UniversityUniversity College London Ranking
University College London is one of the top-ranked and most sought-after universities among international students. With prime focus on offering high-quality education to a diverse student community, University College London holds global and national ranks provided by some of the top ranking bodies globally.
As per Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025, the university is ranked globally at #7 and #4, among universities in UK. Shiksha Popularity Ranking is a unique ranking system that collects different rankings the university holds from leading publishers globally and aggregates it to allows Indian students to evaluate a university and make a guided decision. According to QS 2026, University College London has been globally ranked at #9 in 2026 and #9 in 2025, which shows a remained unchanged trend. Additionally, the university is also ranked by THE (Times Higher Education) globally in 2025. Its position has 22 to #22 from #22 in 2024. Below are the rankings of University College London by different leading ranking bodies-
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| THE | 22 | 22 | 22 | Not Ranked |
| US News | 12 | 7 | 7 | Not Ranked |
| The Guardian | 9 | 8 | 9 | Not Ranked |
| The complete Guide | Not Ranked | 9 | 9 | 13 |
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World rank by different ranking providers
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#7US News Ranking
#7QS Ranking
#9ARWU Ranking
#14THE Ranking
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UCL UniversityUniversity College London Course Ranking
In University College London subject ranking 2025, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. These courses, available in streams such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Law, Medicine & Health Sciences and Science, are also highly popular among international students. The Shiksha Popularity World Ranking has ranked University College London Engineering courses at #43 in 2025. This course was ranked at #36 in 2024.
University’s Business & Management Studies courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #112. Interestingly, these courses have also been recognized by THE from past few years. In 2025, these courses have been ranked by THE at #22, showing improved trend from its 2024 rank of #23.
Here are some of the top University College London courses as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | #30 | #36 | #43 |
| Business & Management Studies | #104 | #113 | #112 |
| Law | #17 | #10 | #10 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | #5 | #6 | #5 |
| Science | #20 | #21 | #19 |
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Biology
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#6
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#20
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Computer Science Engineering
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#34
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#4
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Electronics Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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UCL UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 12 | 7 | 7 |
UCL UniversityThe Guardian Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Accounting and Finance | 9 | 3 | 20 |
| Architecture | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Business and Management | 8 | 14 | 7 |
| Chemical Engineering | 19 | 14 | 13 |
| Civil Engineering | 10 | 14 | 7 |
| Economics | 16 | 16 | 11 |
| Electronic and Electrical Engineering | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Law | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 | 13 | 7 |
| Medicine | 12 | 11 | 17 |
| Physics | 13 | 25 | 19 |
| Politics | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Sociology and Social Policy | 6 | 6 | 10 |
UCL UniversityThe Complete University Guide Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK University | 9 | 9 | 13 |
| Architecture | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Art and Design | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Biological Sciences | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Business and Management Studies UK | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| Chemical Engineering | 9 | 8 | 5 |
| Civil Engineering | 7 | 10 | 15 |
| Computer Science | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Law | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6 | 6 | 18 |
| Medicine | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 12 | 13 | 17 |
| Psychology | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Sociology | 10 | 10 | 18 |
UCL UniversityQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 5 | 5 | – / – |
| World University | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Accounting and Finance | 45 | – / – | – / – |
| Architecture and Built Environment | 1 | 1 | – / – |
| Art and Design | 43 | 44 | – / – |
| Biological Sciences | 6 | – / – | – / – |
| Communication and Media Studies | 42 | 37 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 35 | – / – | – / – |
| Law and Legal Studies | 14 | 14 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 42 | – / – | – / – |
| Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 103 | – / – | – / – |
| Medicine | 6 | – / – | – / – |
| Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 4 | – / – | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 27 | – / – | – / – |
| Politics | 22 | – / – | – / – |
| Sociology | 20 | – / – | – / – |
UCL UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Arts and Humanities | 6 | 7 | – / – |
| Clinical and Health | 7 | 8 | – / – |
| Engineering | 45 | 48 | – / – |
| Law | 12 | 10 | – / – |
| Life Sciences | 20 | 20 | – / – |
| PG Business and Economics | 23 | 22 | – / – |
| PG Computer Science | 28 | 34 | – / – |
| Psychology | 6 | 6 | – / – |
UCL UniversityARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| Law | 42 | 15 | 11 |
| Mathematics | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Nursing | 51 | 76 | 76 |
| Physics | 38 | 36 | 44 |
| Political Sciences | 19 | 29 | 35 |
| Sociology | 33 | 21 | 25 |
UCL UniversityStudents Ratings & Reviews
4.1/5
14 Verified ReviewsStudent Views (Based on Reviews)
- 63% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Liberal
Internships3.6
Part time work3.8
Post study jobs3.6
Quality of faculty4.8
Student Life4.6
Value for money4.3
Public transportation4.6
Safety3.9
Indian Food4.3
Permanent Immigration3.3
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Siddhi Sharma
LLM (Master of Laws) - Batch of 2025
4.4
UCL is amazing, in terms of staff, faculty, and crowd.
Tips: Just be open to making memories, don't stress a lot about employment, and keep putting in regular efforts.
Enjoy time at UCL because usually classes are only 3-4 days a week, go out with your friends. UCL has a lot of good and student friendly bars, and a lot of food joints as well.
No cultural difference, UCL is very acceptable, and students from all over the world come to UCL.
Likes (Student Life): UCL is amazing in terms of staff faculty and crowd. It is located in the heart of London which is the main campus. They have various societies and different events happening almost every day. I was a part of the UCL pro bono project and it was really nice. I participated in 2 to 3 dance events as well and everything was beyond good. UCL is good in terms of getting the right exposure a good crowd and making memorable memories.
Dislikes (Internships): The university provides guidance and support to students however current UK market is challenging. Internships are available applications need to be submitted 5-6 months before and the process requires rigorous and continuous effort. Universities provide websites but an independent application is more important.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 3025
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 35850
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Meghna Banerjee
International Public Policy MSc - Batch of 2025
5
Privileged to be a UCL alumnus.
Tips: I have transitioned. Scholarships are less so you need to work hard. I didn't really experience a cultural shift because I was quite exposed to Western culture and countries since I was a child. I love London and my university; I graduated last month with a Merit overall and a distinction in my dissertation which is also being published, and I work in London now.
Likes (Internships): Whilst I was in college I used to visit libraries, student cafes, we were in Bloomsbury which was the heart of London, so everything was within walking distance. I was the Vice President of the International Public Affairs Society. UCL has 1000s of societies.
Dislikes (Safety): The department is very accessible and accommodating. The word I'd like to use is student friendly. UCL teaching doesn't just give you facts, it makes you learn how to think critically. The teaching faculty is very diverse. It's a global university. There are people from all nationalities.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 2075
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 28000
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Anonymous
Pharmaceutics MSc - Batch of 2025
4.5
Diverse college campus and lots of learning opportunities.
Tips: Coming to UCL has been a transformative experience both academically and personally. The transition helped me grow significantly as an individual. Being surrounded by so many bright and passionate people naturally pushes you to think more deeply about your subject and to constantly improve yourself. I didn't feel a major culture shift as everyone at UCL was incredible pathetic welcoming and respectuful which makes adapting much easier. I feel extremely satisfied with my university course and country as a whole. At UCL I had the opportunity to learn from and work with some of the best professors, all of whom were exceptionally supportive and helpful throughout my academic journey making the experience even more rewarding.
Dislikes (Part time work): Although there are good opportunities both on and off campus, balancing them with the intensity of a one-year masters course is a bit challenging. UCL provides plenty of on-campus roles, especially for Bachelor's students, such as student ambassador positions and paid roles within the UCL Students' Union. UCL's career website is also very helpful, through which students can apply for part-time jobs and paid internships. Off-campus jobs are usually in retail, hospitality, customer service, and administrative work. Part-time work becomes more manageable during vacation when there is more time to catch up on studies. The average payout for part-time work in London typically ranges from 12-15 pounds per hour, and on-campus roles often pay slightly higher, around 14-17 pounds per hour.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1600
Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 28000
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Akshatha Prasad
Biomedical Sciences MSc - Batch of 2026
5
UCL pushes you to be the best version of yourself.
Tips: The transition has been challenging. The workload I have is a lot here but then it's a part of the process. It's a prestigious university and hence it's academically rigorous. The best part is that all I have to do is ask for help whenever I'm struggling and there will be people around me who can guide me and help me with anything. I'm very happy and grateful for the opportunity to be a student at UCL and live in London.
Likes (Quality of faculty): I love the campus and the facilities that are provided. There are many amount of clubs and activities being conducted although I don't get to attend them frequently as I am busy. There are clubs for dance, music, debate, educational, academic, research, cultural linguistic societies and many more. I mostly spend my day attending lectures and catching up on them by studying in the library on campus. I also get to spend time with some of my amazing friends I met here.
Dislikes (Student Life): The faculty is really approachable, especially for my field. The kind of research exposure I'm getting here is phenomenal! The lectures involve the professor talking about their lab's research and its findings. The faculty is very diverse and friendly. They're really approachable for any sort of doubts or queries.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1500
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
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Anonymous
Economics BSc (Econ) - Batch of 2027
4.1
Vibrant and diverse campus life.
Tips: It is an amazing college to do an undergraduate degree at. It is friendly and welcoming. The academics are very strong. Student life is beaming thanks to the many student societies, frequent student events and joyful environment on campus. Here, you study hard and party harder.
Likes (Indian Food): There are an innumerable number of Indian restaurants in London, and food from any part of India you want. I was very pleasantly surprised by the taste too. On average, a good meal will cost you about 15-20 pounds pp. I prefer cooking at home than going outside.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): It is a little difficult to obtain a work visa here after the visa requirements have changed. The volatile institutional environment around it discourages employers from hiring Indians, as it would require their support. There is still racism in the wider community.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1900
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
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Anonymous
Management MSc - Batch of 2026
3.9
There are many opportunities to engage and explore.
Tips: Students should know that transitioning into UCL especially the School of Management largely depends on their prior academic environment. For me it was a significant shift because the focus here is much more practical group work, interaction, teamwork and real-world application rather than only lectures or written assignments. From day one classes are highly engaging and you’re encouraged to participate instead of just listening passively. In terms of culture, London is a friendly yet professional place. People here balance warmth and formality very well whether it’s classmates, professors, or even the management team, communication feels open and respectful. Anyone coming from a different cultural or academic background might notice the shift, but it’s easy to adapt. Regarding scholarships, UCL offers limited options directly through the university. Once you receive your offer, they email you the scholarship details. I applied but did not receive one. Still, the process is straightforward. I’m extremely satisfied with my course and the university overall. The only minor drawback is that UCL has three campuses, and most events and societies are centered around Bloomsbury. Since SOM is in Canary Wharf, travel can feel expensive and sometimes makes us feel slightly distant from the main campus vibe. However, the SOM campus itself is stunning being on one of the top floors with panoramic views of London, sunsets, the skyline, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye is something truly special. The course content is well balanced and prepares you for the actual management world. As for the country, the UK, especially London, is welcoming, diverse, and full of opportunities. Living here genuinely feels like fulfilling a dream and gives a strong main character energy.
Likes (Student Life): Even with a busy academic schedule, there are many opportunities to engage and explore. As a management student I have compulsory 3 hour lectures every day and at least once a week I attend seminars or workshops that are optional but very enriching. UCL has three campuses- UCL School of Management where all management lectures happen, Bloomsbury and UCL East. Most social events take place at Bloomsbury. Our SOM campus mainly hosts academic sessions. Student clubs and communities aren’t campus-specific; they are open to all UCL students. There are clubs for arts, sports, music, reading, dance, hiking, cooking, cultural and religious groups, pride communities, and even niche ones like the Cat Club. The vibrancy of the UCL student community and the wide range of opportunities make student life active and enjoyable.
Dislikes (Indian Food): I prefer cooking for myself than eating out. it is affordable and allows me to choose exactly what I want. In Canary Wharf there are a few good Indian restaurants such as Dishoom Kricket IndiGo Rasoi Manjal and Mala by the riverside.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1450
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Management and IT graduates are of very high demand to employers in London. Mentioned below are some of the best paying job roles in London for Indian students to consider.
| Job Title | Average Salary in GBP | Average Salary in INR |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | GBP 50,834 | INR 61.6 Lakhs |
| Data Analyst | GBP 34,707 | INR 42.05 Lakhs |
| Project Manager | GBP 49,300 | INR 59.73 Lakhs |
| Marketing Manager | GBP 45,244 | INR 54.8 Lakhs |
| Operations Manager | GBP 47,541 | INR 57.6 Lakhs |
Source: Payscale
1 GBP = INR 121.17
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Akash Gaur
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Mentioned below are some popular financial aid options for Indian students in the UK.
| Type of Scholarship | Scholarship Name | Financial Award | Eligibile Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merit-based | Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Scholarship |
| PG or Research |
| Merit-based | Commonwealth Scholarship |
| PG or Research |
| Merit-based | GREAT Scholarships | GBP 10,000 or INR 12.11 L | PG |
1 GBP = INR 121,18
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Akash Gaur
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes it is harder to get into University College London than King's College London. The acceptance rate of UCL is between 22-30%, where it is around 43% for Kings. There is a slight difference in the acceptance rates of both universities but the toughness increases even with few rate change. Both the
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Nishtha Gupta
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 weeks ago
According to the ranking body QS, the University College London ranked #9, where the Kings's college London ranked #40 in the World ranking category. This shows UCL is way better than Kings's College as these rankings are based on various factors. Students can check the comparison table below:
Ranking Body | Kings College | UCL |
|---|---|---|
QS World Rankings (2025) | #40 | #9 |
Shiksha World Rank | #24 | #7 |
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Esha Tiwari
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Similar to the Ivy League in the US, 24 of the best universities are part of the Russell Group in the UK. The main difference between RG universities and others comes in research, teaching, and overall standing. RG university faculty members are usually Nobel Prize winners or world-class researchers
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Akash Gaur
Contributor-Level 10
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