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Who we are

Since 1826, we have championed independent thought by attracting and nurturing the world's best minds.

UCL is a diverse global community of world-class academics, students, industry links, external partners, and alumni. Our powerful collective of individuals and institutions work together to explore new possibilities.

Academic excellence

  • 30 Nobel laureates
  • 11 academic faculties
  • 51,000 students (in 2023)
  • 16,000 staff (in 2023)
  • 2nd in UK for research power (REF 2021)
  • 430 undergraduate programmes
  • 150+ nationalities represented by student body
  • 720 postgraduate programmes

Across the globe

Our network of connections span across the globe:

  • 350,000 alumni in 190 countries
  • 55% international students
  • 34% international staff
  • Partnerships with institutions worldwide

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UCL presentation slide - global network