Research and academic excellence
UCL is founded on principles of research and academic excellence.
UCL consistently demonstrates research power and impact at the highest level and is fortunate to educate students of impressive talent and ambition from around the world.
We have a progressive and integrated approach to our teaching and research – championing innovation, creativity, and cross-disciplinary working. We teach our students how to think, not what to think, and see them as partners, collaborators, and contributors.
Excellence in education and student experience
Driving excellence in education and student experience at UCL is a priority academic area, as set out in UCL’s Strategic Plan 2022-27. This work, led by the Senior Education Team, is positively impacting those that study, teach and support education at UCL.
The Senior Education Team is chaired by the Office of the Vice-Provost Education and Student Experience which leads UCL's education provision and flagship excellence projects. It is supported by teams across UCL including, Education Services, Student Operations and Higher Education Development & Support Unit (HEDs).
Staff to student ratio
At 1:10.9, UCL has one of the best staff to student ratios of any public UK university
The Complete Guardian University Guide 2025Industry experience
UCL utilises partnerships with industry to provide students with unique opportunities and applicable knowledge. 47% of UCL Undergraduates students are on programmes accredited/endorsed by professional bodies.
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
Study at UCL
Realise your potential as an individual, and gain the skills and tools to thrive in whatever you choose to do.
Make your Master's matter
Gain advantage at a world-leading university and enhance your career.
Excellence in research and innovation
UCL is one of the leading institutions at the heart of the UK’s success globally in research and innovation.
The Vice-Provost Office for Research, Innovation and Global Engagement (RIGE) oversees UCL’s research strategy to provide a supportive environment for world-leading research across UCL’s 11 faculties. Alongside its support teams, RIGE also includes:
- Global Engagement
- Innovation & Enterprise
- UCL Consultants
- UCL Business (our commercialisation company).
Research Power - Subject
No. 1 in medicine, health and life sciences, as well as social sciences
Research Excellence Framework 2021Knowledge Exchange
UCL is performing strongly and maintaining its position as a leading university for knowledge exchange.
Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF)
Research at UCL
Find out how we champion and invest in the power of knowledge and collaboration to change the world.
UCL Innovation & Enterprise
Find out about our work to turn knowledge and ideas into the solutions that benefit us all.
