University College London
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University College London is in London, United Kingdom. Tuition for international students: £33,300–£48,600 (≈ US$44,100–64,400) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels; A-levels A*A*A; A-levels A*AA. Language: IELTS 6.5, IELTS 7, IELTS 7.5, TOEFL iBT 92. Applying: intake: September. Scholarships: 2 from the university.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition £48,600 per year (≈ US$64,400) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels. IB Diploma. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Oct 15 (UCAS early deadline) Last round: Late applications, Jun 30. |
| Where and how students live | London · 23 km from LHR airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed |
| Working while studying | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. |
| After graduation | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). · 90% of graduates employed or studying · 12.4% go on to further study |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarships (reference)Sources (2)“This scholarship is awarded to applicants who are international students (Overseas from DAC-listed countries), accepted into the BSc/MSci Business and Health undergraduate programmes at UCL.”ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Selection criteria: Based on academic merit”ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption appliesSources (2)“Any student who is not a national of a UK Home Office majority English-speaking country is required to provide recent evidence of English language proficiency.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You do not need to prove your level of English language proficiency if you are a national of one of the following countries:”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered (reference)Sources (3)“The Pre-sessional English Course for Undergraduates prepares you for academic study at UCL by developing the academic skills, language and knowledge you will need for your degree.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The course is suitable if you hold a conditional offer for a UCL undergraduate degree and plan to make UCL your firm choice.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“As a conditional undergraduate offer holder, you must achieve the UCL English language level stated in your degree offer letter to progress to your chosen UCL degree.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Yes |
Scholarships for first-year students
UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship
Full tuition
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: Full tuition (2026-27 figure)
- Number of awards: 33
- Financial need: Required
- Renewal: Renewable
Sources (4)
“Up to 33 scholarships will be offered in 2026/27, including: 10 scholarships covering full tuition fees, a maintenance allowance and a fixed allowance for additional costs (e.g. Immigration Health Surcharge and visa fees). 20 scholarships covering full tuition fees only.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship aims to enable and encourage international students from low income backgrounds to pursue full-time Undergraduate degree studies at UCL. The scholarship is awarded based on financial need.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Candidates can be from any country outside the UK but must fulfill all of the following criteria: - be eligible to pay the overseas tuition fee rate; - come from a low income background*; AND have submitted an admission application for a full-time Undergraduate degree at UCL in 2026/27.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The scholarship is valid for the standard duration of the undergraduate programme. If the scholarship is renewed, it will be subject to maintaining a certain level of academic progress.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Undergraduate Health Impact scholarship
£10,000 (≈ US$13,300) / year
- Amount: £10,000 (≈ US$13,300) / year
- Deadline: Feb 28
Sources (4)
“This scholarship is awarded to applicants who are international students (Overseas from DAC-listed countries), accepted into the BSc/MSci Business and Health undergraduate programmes at UCL.”ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Value: £10,000 per year of study”ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Selection criteria: Based on academic merit”ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Application deadline: 28 February 2026”ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science BSc · 3 years Economics and Statistics BSc (Econ) · 3 years Source (2)“Economics and Statistics BSc (Econ)”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“3 academic years”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11European Social and Political Studies (Dual Degree) BA · 4 years Source (2)“European Social and Political Studies (Dual Degree) BA”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“4 academic years”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Statistics BSc · 3 years Source (2)“Statistics BSc”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“3 academic years”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (2)“Course starts: September 2027”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“This guide is for September 2027 entry (and deferred 2028 entry) applications”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Application requirement | Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (2)“The personal statement is an important part our assessment of your application.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You are responsible for paying the correct application fee, for providing details of an academic referee and for submitting the completed application online to UCAS. This includes listing all your achieved and pending qualifications, and completing a personal statement.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Deadlines (September 2027 entry)
| UCAS equal-consideration deadline — Application — September intake | Jan 13Source (2)“13 January 2027: Deadline for receipt of applications to guarantee full and equal consideration”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“All applications submitted by 18:00 (UK time) on 13 January 2027 are given equal consideration.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Late applications — Application — September intake | Jun 30Source (1)“30 June 2027: Deadline for receipt of UCAS Late and Extra applications to courses that are still open (18:00 UK time).”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| UCAS early deadline — Application — September intake (Medicine (A100)) | Oct 15 (reference)Source (2)“15 October 2026: Deadline for receipt of applications to Medicine (A100)”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“For Medicine, you must apply by 18:00 (UK time) on 15 October 2026 to be considered.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Computer Science BSc: £48,600 per year (≈ US$64,400) (2027–28 figure) Economics and Statistics BSc (Econ): £44,400 per year (≈ US$58,900) (2027–28 figure) European Social and Political Studies (Dual Degree) BA: £33,300 per year (≈ US$44,100) (2027–28 figure) Statistics BSc: £44,400 per year (≈ US$58,900) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Student visa applicants must pay the immigration healthcare surcharge as part of the visa application; the amount depends on visa length. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | £1,171–£1,529 per month (≈ US$1,600–2,000) (reference) |
Sources (11)
“International: £48,600 per year”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“International fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2027/28 entrants.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“International: £44,400 per year”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“International fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2027/28 entrants.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“International: £33,300 per year”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“International fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2027/28 entrants.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“During the third and fourth years for the dual degree course, which you will spend studying at UCL, you will pay fees to UCL.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“International: £44,400 per year”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“International fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2027/28 entrants.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“£1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed (2026–27 figure) Source (2)“For 2026-27, UCL will guarantee one offer of accommodation to all full-time, first-year undergraduate students who are studying at UCL for the first time, if you apply before the deadline and meet the following eligibility criteria:”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The guarantee is for a place in halls, not for a specific location, room type, contract length, or budget.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 (2026–27 figure) Source (1)“For 2026-27, UCL will guarantee one offer of accommodation to all full-time, first-year undergraduate students who are studying at UCL for the first time, if you apply before the deadline and meet the following eligibility criteria:”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Housing available during breaks | Yes Source (1)“Yes, accommodation is offered for the full academic session, including Christmas and Easter. You are liable for rent over the Christmas and Easter holidays, even if you do not occupy your room.”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. government rule Source (1)“Full-time course at degree level or above Then the following work is permitted: - part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week) - full-time during vacations, including the period before the course starts”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (1)“- part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). government rule Source (1)“2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Graduates employed or in further study (college survey) | 90% Source (1)“90% of our graduates are in work or study 15 months after finishing their degrees, with 65.1% employed in highly skilled work, and 12.4% furthering their studies at a higher level (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2022)”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Graduates going on to further study (college survey) | 12.4% Source (1)“90% of our graduates are in work or study 15 months after finishing their degrees, with 65.1% employed in highly skilled work, and 12.4% furthering their studies at a higher level (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2022)”www.ucl.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Location
| City / state | London |
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| Nearest major airport | London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 23 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q193196 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).