INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

UCL is a multidisciplinary university with strength in depth across the academic spectrum. As an affiliate student at UCL, you have access to an extensive and flexible range of subject options. Whether you are looking to focus solely on your major area of academic study, explore a more interdisciplinary route or explore something completely new, UCL can support you.

You can see a full list of courses and departments available in our Study Abroad Guide.

When you apply to UCL you will normally apply to one department (a full list is given on page 1 of the Study Abroad Guide), where you will be expected to take at least 50% of your courses. Thereafter you can select the remainder of your courses from other departments as electives without the need for direct admission.

•    Further information about Study at UCL
•    Full List of Departments in Study Abroad Guide

You should normally have completed or expect to complete two years of study at university level prior to entry to UCL.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3/4.0 (or equivalent) is expected, but some subject areas expect at least 3.5 and a very good background (A grades) in the relevant academic areas.  Admission Tutors need to be confident that you have sufficient academic background in their subject (and enthusiasm for it) to enable you to take classes alongside regular degree students.

For details of admission requirements (including any pre-requisites) specific to individual subject areas and courses, you should contact the relevant Affiliate Tutor/Contact directly. Their contact details can be found in the relevant departmental entry in the study abroad guide.

•    Frequently Asked Questions

Please note that due to quota restrictions, only students eligible to pay the overseas tuition fee rate may attend UCL as a full-time Undergraduate Affiliate student outside of any reciprocal exchange agreement.

UK/EU students may only attend UCL within the framework of a reciprocal exchange agreement between UCL and their home institution, and are not eligible to apply on an independent basis for full-time study.  UK/EU students can apply on an independent basis for part-time study.

If your first language is not English, you must provide recent evidence that your spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the programme you have applied for.

The required evidence may take the form of one of the following:

o    Substantial education (minimum one year) conducted entirely in English
o    Substantial work experience (minimum 18 months) conducted entirely in English
o    An English language qualification (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS) recognised by UCL to the required level.

•    Full details of the English language qualifications accepted by UCL

To apply to UCL as an affiliate student you need to send the following documentation to the UCL Admissions Office:

o    A completed Affiliate Application Form
o    A personal statement explaining why you wish to study at UCL and why you are interested in the department you are applying to
o    Two letters of recommendation from members of academic staff at your home institution who are familiar with your work
o    Your most recent official transcript from your home institution
o    Proof of English Language proficiency where required (details above).

UCL Admissions Office
University College London
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
UK

•    Guidelines on ‘How to Complete the Affiliate Application Form’
•    Affiliate Application Form
•    Frequently Asked Questions

For admission in September: 31 March

For admission in January: 30 September

There is some degree of flexibility with these deadlines, and we would still accept applications up to one month after these stated deadlines, however, we strongly advise you meet these deadlines to avoid disappointment with admission and housing.

For 2013/14 overseas undergraduate affiliate students will pay the following:

The tuition fee charged is based on the first-named department of admission.

NB All students admitted to Fine Art (Slade) are charged Band 2 fees.

Students admitted for the Fall term only are charged 45% of the appropriate year fee, and students admitted for the Spring term only are charged 55% of the appropriate year fee.

Please note that due to quota restrictions, only students eligible to pay the overseas pay rate may attend UCL as a full-time Undergraduate Affiliate student outside of any reciprocal exchange agreement.

For 2012/13 the official Term dates will be:

Fall Term only: 24 September to 14 December 2012
Spring Term only: 07 January to 07 June 2013
Full year: 24 September 2012 to 07 June 2013

•    Complete Term Dates including holidays

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)