University College London

The University College London, is considered part of the best ranking institutions in England & worldwide. The UCL campus is surrounded by a vibrant environment with parties during the nights a common theme.

The institute ranks #4 as part of country-level rankings given by Shiksha, while also forming part of the top 10 colleges & universities in the world as per <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/uk/universities/university-college-london/ranking" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shiksha Rankings</a>.

The Imperial College acceptance rate of 25% places it among the most selective higher educational institutes in the region. IC London is only known to accept about 25 applications of every 100 it receives which makes it very competitive to get into.

University College London in comparison is slightly less picky, with an acceptance rate of 30%, UC London is easier to secure admissions at than Imperial College. 

There is a very high competition for places at UCL Medical School. The university receives around 3,800 applications every year for entry to only 334 places. The UK Govt has capped the international student places at the institute.

Interested students need to main an excellent profile to get a seat here. Our <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/topper-counseling-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Topper Counsellors</a> can guide students to a seat.

University College London Courses include 650+ courses, including 400+ undergraduate degree courses, that are pursued by about 42,000 UG students from 150 different nationalities.

Business Management, Technology & Medical Science are some popular areas of studies, pursued by the institute's graduates.

Students interested in enrolling to one of the UCL courses, can do so by applying via the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/ucas-application-all-you-need-to-know-articlepage-2007" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UCAS portal</a>.

The University College London does not ask for an initial fee deposit from Indian students enrolled in UG courses. Students enrolled in PG courses do have to pay 10% of their tuition fee as an initial deposit to confirm their seat at the university.

For PG-research programmes, no fee deposit is required. Payments can be via Flywire.

Yes, University College London alumni actively guide and mentor Indian students via several university sponsored programs. These networks help students plan their careers, gain the latest industry insights, and seek academic guidance to do well at the university level.

To find a mentor or join a mentoring program, students can explore the official UCL Alumni online community portal.

Rabindranath Tagore, did briefly enroll for studying Law at the University College London, in 1879, but dropped out to explore independent study, including Shakespeare's plays. He returned to India without a degree in the year 1880.

Tagore was known for his masterful pieces of writing, having also wrote the national anthems for India & Bangladesh.

Yes inventor of the telephone pursued a course in Anatomy & Physiology.

However this time at the institute was brief. 

He left his education mid-way to move with his family to Canada in 1870.

Graham Bell emphasized elocution, i.e. the ability to speak clearly & expressively & this came in very useful during his later research in the field of speech therapy & audiology.

The median starting salary for full-time graduates of the UCL taught courses is GBP 35,000 (INR 44.8 Lakhs). For research degree students, the median starting salary is GBP 49,305 (INR 63.13 Lakhs). Mentioned below are the top sectors where University College London graduates found jobs:

• Accountancy and Financial Services
• Academic Research and Higher Education
• Construction
• Health & Social Care
• Teaching and other social activities

Source: University College London Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23 within 15 months of graduation.

Students earn INR 1.2 K-INR 1.8 K per hour on average. The wages depend on age, type of job, and location. Mentioned below are the minimum living wages for international students working part-time.

Source: GOV.uk

Indian students interested in pursuing higher studies from the University College London can do so by applying via the UCAS application portal.

The University College London application process is given below:

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• Select “University College London” from the list of universities
• Pick the course you wish to apply to
• Upload all mandatory documents such as test scores & identity verification documents
• Pay the specified application fee
• After a careful review, submit the application
• Keep track of your application's status via the UCAS portal
• Accept the offer letter, & follow the guidelines & instructions specified by the UCL admissions team

Yes, UCL London does accept late or extra applications for limited courses. To know which UCL London programme is accepting applications, students can go to the specific programme page on UCAS.

The university is still accepting applications for some courses. For 2027 intake, the UCAS deadline would be around Oct 15, 2026 for Medicine courses. 

Yes, Indian students can transfer to UCL London from their present college or university. However, transfers are strictly limited. UCL only considers transfers into the second year for a limited number of courses. Entry into the 3rd year is not permitted for UG courses.

Interested students need to meet the conditions mentioned below:

• Make an application via UCAS by the UCAS Equal Consideration deadline
• Include a reference from current institution in the application
• Meet the first-year entrance requirements of the program

For programs that do not accept entry to the 2nd year, the application will automatically be considered for entry to the 1st year.

 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.Check the entry requirements for UCL mentioned below-

UG

• 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 UG Degree at an Indian university recognised by UCL with an avg grade equivalent to UK Upper Second Class.

PG

• For admission to Master's e.g MA, MSc, MRes, MBA, etc. applicants need to complete 3-5 year UG degree and obtain a First Class degree.

Deadlines for scholarships at UCL London vary by program. Deadline to apply for the UCL India Excellence Scholarship, the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/scholarships/ucl-global-masters-scholarship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UCL Global Master's Scholarship</a>, and the UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship has now passed.

The Master's Funding Awards Deadline has passed. Shortlisted students will be contacted Early July. The decision will be made by August.  

Yes, UCL offers exculsive scholarships to Indian students. This includes the UCL India Excellence Scholarship and the Mukul Madhav Foundation Scholarship.

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• Mukul Madhav Foundation Scholarship- MMF Scholarship assists Indian students enrolled in Master's degree program in fields of Global or Child Health,  by taking care of full course tuition fee.

Yes,  UCL offers about 10 UG scholarships that covers full tuition fees, maintenance as well as fixed allowance for additional costs.

Additional 23 scholarships cover only full tuition fees.

To be eligible students don't need an admission letter, but must have confirmed fee status from UCL admissions team.

Yes, Indian Students are eligible for the scholarships, and the University offers scholarships only on a merit basis for UG and PG courses. University College London offers scholarships to Indian students at UG and PG levels. Indian students must check the eligibility criteria of each scholarship such as International Fees,  GPA, etc.

Yes, students can change their course at the Uni College London. To do that, discuss the transfer with personal tutor before asking the department for the same.

There is no guarantee that the transfer goes through. The transfer depends on theavailability of seats and meeting the entry requirements. To know more, check the official university website.

Yes a degree from University College London is considered valid in India, with UCL holding accreditations from many notable accrediting agencies such as: American Library Association Committee on Accreditation with its current status being: Initial Accreditation.

The institute's next accreditation review is in Spring 2031.

Yes, students can pay their fees in 3 installments at UCL London. For that, students can request the university for a payment plan. All tuition payments can be made via Flywire from the UCL Portico student portal.

Students need to pay at-least 1/3rd of the tuition fees before or at the time of enrollment.

For March/April intake students, installment options may not be available. Consult with one of the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/apply/top-consultants-in-noida" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors</a> to know more.

Students who fail to pay their tuition on time may get their services (library access, computer and IT access) and registration suspended at Uni College London. Continued non-payment of fee allows the institution to call a third party debt collecting agency for action.

Check ucl.ac.uk to know about the exact details.

Yes, UCL students are known to have a “vibrant” social life, with the institute's policy of keeping Wednesday afternoons free of teaching giving students enough time to participate in a number of recreational activities on- & off-campus.

Students can either unwind with friends as part of a UCL Café, enjoy theatre, live music performances, & stand-up comedy as part of the Bloomsbury Theatre or go DJ-ing with the institute's own student radio station: Rare FM.

Yes, the majority of the first-year students are known to live as part of the university maintained residential halls.

The institute maintains separate on-campus accommodation facilities for its UG & PG students, as well as those who choose to live as part of families.

The rooms are available in both private & shared forms with UCL taking care of the accommodation facilities in the halls operated by itself.

Some halls are also available to students willing to take up self-catering, these include: Astor College, John Dodgson House & Ian Baker House among others.

While packing for UK as an international students keep following points in mind mentioned below-

• Weather in UK can vary from cold, hot or rainy so you should pack appropriate clothes.
• Passport and/or ID cards (+copies)
• Proof of health insurance (+copies)
• Point of Entry Letter (in paper & digital)
• Acceptance Letter/Email (in paper)
• Credit card and/or ATM card
• Calculator, notebook, pens and whatever you need for classes
• Your Phone, power bank etc. 
• Laptop
• Adapters and all essential electronics
• Toiletries
• Raincoat 
• Comfortable shoes
• Clothes you can layer for changeable weather

Here is a complete <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/student-guide-to-the-united-kingdom-uk-guidepage-16">student guide on UK</a>.

Yes, the institute is considered among tier 1 higher educational institutions in the UK by many prominent university ranking publications.

A major publication, ranks the institute #1 for its Architecture & Built Environment courses, with UCL also ranking #9 as part of the Global Universities Rankings, rolled out by the same source.

UCL sits alongside the<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/top-universities-in-the-world-articlepage-1707" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> top 10 universities in the world</a> as part of the latest rankings given by QS World. The UCL London QS Ranking 2027 is #8 in the world.

QS also puts it among the top 3 universities in Europe. For the 3rd straight year, UCL finds itself among the top 10 universities in the world.

Here is how it performed in QS Rankings in recent years.

The Imperial College is #1 university in London for Indian students. The University College London is in second place. The London School of Economics makes up the top 3, in the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings.

The University College London consistently ranks among the top universities in the world. As per the QS World Rankings 2027, the Cambridge ranking is #8.  

According to Shiksha Popularity rankings 2026, University College London is ranked #4 in the UK and #7 in the world. 

Look at the rankings by other ranking bodies for the University of Cambridge - 

• US News and World Report 2026: #9
• The Guardian 2026: #10
• The Complete University Guide 2027: #13 in the UK 
• Times Higher Education 2026: #22