The UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment is ranked global #1 for Architecture and Built Environment studies for the fourth year in a row, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. We remain #1 in the UK for the 12th year.
The Bartlett is home to over 5,000 staff and students across thirteen schools and institutes, forming the UK’s largest and most multidisciplinary hub for built environment education and research.
Leading students and academics from around the world come together at the Bartlett to tackle the world’s most pressing issues – from climate action, sustainable resources and infrastructure, to health and social justice for communities. Our diverse community is united by our mission to build a better future for everyone.
Professor Jacqui Glass, Dean of The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, said:
It's wonderful to see this recognition of our staff and students, and the work they do in their studies and careers at the Bartlett. I’m incredibly proud to see the collective impact that our community continues to have globally, and I would like to thank everybody at the Bartlett for their dedication, commitment and support for one another. I'm inspired by the diversity and strength of our community in shaping the built environment field.
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