Question 1

Is it hard to get into City University of London?

Accepted Answer

City University of London has an acceptance rate of 12%. The process of admissions for international students is somewhat selective. The admissions for students are done on the basis of the documents submitted and the GPA scores as well as the English Language scores for proficiency.

Question 2

Is City, University of London expensive?

Accepted Answer

City, University of London provides funding options at most levels of study. 50% of the academic scholarships are up to 50% off the fees for the first year. Apart from this, the tuition fee for international students will depend on the course chosen by them. Students can check the detailed list of City's courses and their corresponding fee on our website.

Question 3

When will I Hear from the CITY, University of London after I Submit my Application?

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Applicants can sign in to the UCAS track system to check the progression of the application and see if they have received any decisions from the universities or not. In case of postgraduate applicants, they can expect to receive a reply within 2-6 weeks from the date of application.

Question 4

Did Mahatama Gandhi attend the CITY University of London?

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Yes,  Mahatama Gandhi attended The City Law School, which is part City, University of London. He studied there to become a barrister.Gandhi trained as a barrister and passed his bar exams at the Inner Temple, which is now affiliated with The City Law School.

Question 5

Does CITY University of London offer employment opportunities to international students?

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A wide variety of opportunities is available for students to enhance their careers throughout the year.Internships and employment opportunities include different programmes such as temporary employment opportunities within City, and the short-term micro-placement modules.Many of the city courses provide the opportunity to undertake a placement or internship as a part of your studies. The opportunities vary by school and course.The career services are offered to the students with the help of the Careers and Employability team at the university.

Question 6

How was the graduate outcomes survey accepted from graduates of City University?

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The placement highlights for graduate students at CITY University of London are given as follows:City University graduates accepted the results of the graduate outcomes survey within 15 months of the students&rsquo; graduation. The survey is collected online only.Moreover, the Graduate Outcomes Survey gathered data is reflected in Key Information Set (KIS) publication and national University League Tables.The data can help the student take informed decisions about the course they wish to pursue. It will also help them decide whether a particular university is apt for that course or not. Along with the average salary, students must also look at Graduate Level Employment.

Question 7

What are the admission requirements for MSc in Data Science at CITY University of London?

Accepted Answer

The admission requirementS are mentioned below:60%Minimum Requirements:Applicants should have a UK first or an upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject area such as computing, mathematics, physics, engineering, information science, economics, or a related discipline with mathematical and computational contentApplicants with degrees in business, economics, psychology and health, if they demonstrate some statistical, mathematical and computer scripting aptitude, e.g. by referring to qualifications, courses and experience will also be acceptedLower class degree with relevant work experience may also be consideredDepending on the awarding institution Indian 3 year Bachelor (Honours) or Bachelor (Special) degrees are typically accepted with 60 to 70% (7/10 to 8/10) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree

Question 8

How to Apply Admission at City, University of London?

Accepted Answer

In order to apply for undergraduate courses at City, University of London, students need to apply through the UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). The given below points will provide you with a broad overview of applying through UCAS:Head over to the official website of UCAS and register yourselfOnce you are done with the registration, you need to fill in the details that include personal details, education details, employment details, etc.You are also required to provide a referenceYou need to provide your UCAS personal statement as wellStudents need to find the course of their choice from the official website of the UniversityCourse page provides all the details such as course overview, structure, entry requirements, fees and funding, etc.Visit the apply section on the course pageAll the required documents can then be uploaded on the portal itselfYou need to select the courses to which you wish to apply. UCAS fee for single choice and for multiple choices is £27

Question 9

Does City University of London offer scholarships for international students?

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Yes. City, University of London does offer nearly 100 scholarships, bursaries and loans to its students for easing their financial burden.Undergraduate Students: Following scholarships are meant for undergraduate students:BMus Music performance scholarship: Scholarships of up to &pound;2,000 are offered by the Department of Performing Arts at City, University of LondonICAEW Foundation &ndash; 2021 Changing Futures Bursary programme: The ICAEW Foundation offers bursaries to students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to study accountancy degreeInstitution of Mechanical Engineers grantsINTO Academic Achievement International Foundation Progression Scholarship: &pound;3,000 scholarship is awarded to the best-performing INTO City International Foundation Programme studentsPresident's International Scholarship: A 50% tuition fee scholarship is offered to outstanding studentsPostgraduate Students: Following scholarships are meant for postgraduate students:Alex McVitty Memorial Award: &pound;2,000 towards living expenses for those who have an interest in law librarianship, legal information or knowledge managementBritish Council Scholarship for Women in STEMChevening ScholarshipComputer/Library and Information Science scholarship (international applicants): This scholarship scheme worth &pound;2,000 is provided by School of Science & TechnologyPostgrad Solutions Study Bursary: Postgrad Solutions offer &pound;500 bursaries

Question 10

How useful is the MSc in Actuarial Science offered at the City University of London?

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CITY, University of London offers the full-time, 12 months MSc course in Actuarial Sciences for international students. Some of the features of the course are given as follows:The course focuses on the fundamentals of actuarial sciences in areas such as insurance, finance and investment, and business analytics methods.The students will able to summarise and assess concepts such as statistics, economics, finance, investment and business. The students can focus on demonstrating proficiency in the use of actuarial and statistical methods to solve problems in insurance, investment and analytics.

Question 11

What are the living costs in London compared to other UK cities?

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London is bit expensive than other UK cities. Mentioned below is comparison-London- GBP 1,200 - GBP 1,500 per month (required by UKVI-  GBP 1,334 per month for visa purposes).Outside London- GBP 800 - GBP 1,000 per month (required by UKVI-  GBP 1,023 per month for visa purposes).If budget is concern, cities like Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield or Coventry offer good universities at much lower cost of living. Many students save INR 3-5L per year by choosing outside London.

Question 12

What is the global rank of the City, University of London?

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The CITY University of London ranks among the top 400 universities in the world  (THE 2026). CITY London World Ranking 2026 is #301. Mentioned below are the year-on-year trends in the CITY University London World Rankings in recent years:Year202620252024CITY University London#301#351#351

Question 13

Is Imperial College better than City, University of London?

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City University of London ranks #361. Imperial College London has a rank of #2 (QS World Rankings 2027). Year-on Year world rankings for both are given as follows:Year CITY, University of LondonImperial College London202233072023355620243286202512922026352220273612

Question 14

How many campuses does City University of London have?

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City, University of London campuses provide great opportunities to the students for academic and professional development. City, University of London campuses occupy 2 central London locations. In addition, there is study centre situated in Dubai.

CITY, University of London Course Name	Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2026 (World)	Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2026 (UK)
BA	-	#81
MBA or PGDM	#97	#9
MS	#474	#52
BSN	-	#39
BE or BTech	-	#40
LLM	-	#43
BJMC	-	#5
MSN	#129	#15

Platform	CITY University of London Ranking
CITY University of London QS Ranking 2026 (Global MBA)	#96
The Guardian UK University Ranking 2025	#38
CITY University of London World Ranking 2026 (THE)	#301
Financial Times Ranking 2025 (MBA)	#67

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