University College London

University College London (UCL) is generally cheaper than the University of Oxford for international students:
The average tuition fees at UCL are £33,977 for undergraduate programs and £32,100 for postgraduate programs, while at the University of Oxford, the average tuition fees are £39,010 for undergraduate and £37,894 for postgraduate programs.
The cost of room and board is also lower at UCL, at around £34,205 per year, compared to £15,960 per year at Oxford. 

Money required to study at University College London:

Tuition Fees
Average undergraduate tuition fees vary between £26,200 - £47,000 per year, which is approximately INR 27L - INR 49L.
Average graduate tuition fees vary between £26,200 - £57,700 per year, which is approximately INR 27L - INR 61L.

Living Costs
You should budget around INR 92,000 per month for living costs, which includes accommodation, food, transportation, and leisure activities. 

Deadlines for submitting applications to University College London (UCL) for Indian students:

Oxbridge and most medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry courses: 16 October 2023

Undergraduate programs (September intake): 31 January 2024 

January intake (for undergraduate and postgraduate): 30 September the previous year (e.g. 30 September 2023 for January 2024 intake). 

Additionally:
UCL accepts international applications up to 30 June 2024, even if you miss the 31 January deadline
The UCL India Excellence Scholarships for Master's programs have a deadline of 5 pm UK time, 29 February 2024. 

Yes, an average Indian student can join UCL if they meet the admission requirements:

UCL accepts Indian Standard 12/HSC with a minimum average of 55% depending on the exam board for undergraduate entry.
For postgraduate entry, UCL requires an Indian bachelor's degree (3 or 4 years) with a higher than 55% from a recognised college or university.
The minimum TOEFL score to gain admission to UCL is 92-109, while for IELTS it is 6.5–7.5, and for PTE it is 75.

The ranks of UCL are:

• ranked the 9th best university in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2025.
• ranked in the top 10 universities in the world for the past 12 years.
• ranked 1st in the world for the study of Education and has 10 subjects ranked in the global top 10.
• UCL's overall Best Global Universities rank is 84.4.

Overall, UCL receives very positive reviews from students, with an average rating of 4.32/5 from 588 verified reviews.
Students praise the school atmosphere as quiet and good, with hardworking and friendly tutors and classmates.
The location in central London with great access to public transport is highlighted as a major benefit.
Accommodation options like Portobello Garrow House, Somerset Court, and East Central House are highly rated by students.