MSc Structural Engineering with Industrial Placement 

at UEL University, London

According to Shiksha reviews on the University of East London, this university receives a total rating of 3.6 out of 5.0 scale. The highest rated parameters by international students are public transportation, Indian food, and student life, with over 3.5 in all of these.

Also, 32% of all students say that they never faced discrimination at this university. One of the users writes the given review take a look -

• The student life is absolutely amazing, but it is subjective. If you are an outgoing person who is friendly with everyone, you will enjoy it here. 
• The campus organizes events that keep students engaged, and they also have a common house where we can play games, do arts and crafts, and use the PS.
• There are many communities, such as the Indian, Bangladesh, and other regional communities, that organize events on special occasions.

The key intake periods at the University of East London are the September intake, the January intake and the May one.

Please note that the September one is when the most courses are open for application and it is also considered the main intake. 

The January intake is good for those who are finishing their studies in December and May intake is the most suited to the working professionals. 

To apply for the University of East London admissions, international students need to show their English language proficiency by taking tests like -

• IELTS
• TOEFL
• PTE etc.

Not only IELTS but the University of East London accepts other exams as well. In any case, the minimum band/score requirements should be met.

For example, in IELTS, international students should have a minimum band score of 5.5 or 6.0.

When reviewing applications, the University of East London uses a hybrid approach where the university conducts the initial screening of the academic documents submitted via tools. 

And when the application passes that first check, then the admission teams review the whole application before issuing a CAS or conducting an interview. 

For this later stage the human intervention is important. 

Yes, the journalism programme at UEL London is considered very good. Students get to learn about how to create content for different media, like radio, video, print, and digital platforms. The programme gives a strong emphasis to hands-on experience to make students industry-ready.

Sports and Data Journalism are the two more popular specialisations in which students can pursue the program. Many graduates have gone on to work for local media in the UK, like BBC, ITV, and Sky Sports.

The University of East London fees for international students is ranges from INR 9 L to INR 17 L. The below table includes the first-year tuition fees for UEL courses:

University of East London placement is 83%, and the graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation. The University of East London average graduate salary is around GBP 31,000 (INR 37.32 L) annually. The university graduates work for top companies such as Accenture, NHS, NHS England, etc.

As per the THE Complete Guide rankings 2026,  the University of East London ranked #126 which shows a slight decline compared to the previous year's ranking (#125). Some of the other UK level rankings of the university are given as follows:

University of East London is one of the top research universities in the UK and students across the world desire to study here. Some of benefits of studying at the UEL University London are listed below:

• World class programs taught by experienced faculties;
• Affordable tuition fees;
• Vibrant campus and social life;
• Welcoming community; and
• High return on investment through placements.

In the 2026 QS World University Rankings, the University of East London is ranked #1001. The University of East London's global university ranking has somewhat dropped this year when compared to previous QS rankings.

The university ranking dropped by 100 spots to #901 earlier in 2025 and 2024.

In 2025 and 2024, the University of East London was ranked #409 and #406 in Europe. The University of East London's overall rankings saw a sharp drop.