UCL University Admissions 2026: Requirements, Application Deadlines & Fees

Admission to University College London is competitive because of the high acceptance rate. UCL acceptance rate is around 30-38% for international students to get admission to the university. Students can meet the minimum entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate admission at UCL. International students need to provide recent evidence of English language proficiency. It is not guaranteed to get admission to the university after completing the process and meeting the entry requirements. 

Both, UCL and Harvard are among the top 10 universities in the world for 2025 by QS World University Ranking. Students can check below the comparison based on some points and check which is better one:

According to above result both the universities perform well in different sections. It’s your own choice where you want to study.

University College London is one of the world’s leading multi-disciplinary universities in the heart of London. UCL is continuously ranked among the world’s top universities, with many of the faculty members leading their subjects.

• Top 10 in the world
• 400+ degree programs
• International students community from more than 150 countries
• 30 Nobel laureates
• Over 350 student clubs and societies
• In the heart of London, the world’s best student city

 International students require a minimum GPA of 3.3 / 4.0, but some subject areas require at least a 3.7 and may have additional prerequisites. Indian students can check below the entry requirements for UCL:

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 from Indian School Certificate awarded by CISCE or CBSE with minimum scores of 90, 85, and 85 in five major subjects
• Complete one year of a Bachelor’s Degree at an Indian university recognised by UCL, with an average grade equivalent to UK Upper Second Class.

Note: Specific entry requirements for some programs may differ and may be higher.

Graduate Entry Requirements

• For admission to a Master's e.g. MA, MSc, MRes, MBA, etc., applicants need to complete a three to five-year Bachelor's degree and obtain a First Class degree.
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with Upper second-class (2:1) with either:

1. A minimum overall CGPA of 7.75/10, 6.25/8.0, 5.75/7.0, 4.25/6.0, or 3.3/4.0
2. A minimum of 60% aggregate

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with Lower second-class (2:2) with either:

1. A minimum overall CGPA of 6.75/10, 5.75/8.0, 5.25/7.0, 3.75/6.0, or 3.0/4.0
2. A minimum of 55% aggregate

 For 2025 entry, the University College London fee for international students ranges between INR 19L-85L per year for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The vast majority of our undergraduate programs charge a fixed fee not every year for overseas students (Medicine MBBS is an exception) and this will change during the program. Check below the tuition fee for major courses at the university:

UCL exclusively accepts applications from students from India who have completed the A-levels, IB Diploma, and other credentials such as the CISCE and CBSE boards. The application process for an international student from India to University College London (UCL) is comparable to that of a domestic student. You will need to submit an online application, transcripts, and English language requirements.You will also need to show your academic credentials, financial assistance, and a personal statement.