About UCL

UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 13,000 staff and 38,000 students from 150 different countries. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men.

Where is UCL?

Our London and global locations, plus a 360 degree look around campus.

• UCL locations
• Campus tours
• London overview
• Case studies: London and global

How UCL works

UCL's strategic work, priorities and governance.

• Future plans and strategies
• Faculties
• Financial information
• Case studies: institutional and community

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Source: UCL REF 2014

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UCL 2019 annual review

UCL 2019 is an annual publication reporting on progress towards our UCL 2034 Strategy.

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Image credits (top banner, desktop view)

Left: Bartlett PhD Research Projects 2016, conference and exhibition © Stonehouse Photographic | Centre: UCL Portico © UCL | Right: Researcher studying a Papyrus whilst seated in the pots room