We are London's Global University

UCL is London’s Global University: 55% of our students are international, representing more than 150 different countries. UCL is home to 70 students from Kuwait who are currently studying at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

A world class education

We are a world-leading, research-intensive university, currently ranked 9th in the World, in the QS World University Rankings 2025. UCL is University of the Year 2024 (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024) and was rated 2nd in the UK for research power in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. Our students are encouraged to realise their potential and learn from world leading academics in an intellectually challenging and inclusive environment.

Funding your studies

UCL has a number of generous scholarships available for self funding students from Kuwait including the Global Masters Scholarship and the Global Undergraduate Scholarship with awards up to a full tuition fee waiver and maintenance award.

View our Scholarships Finder to learn more.

Find the programme for you

Choose from more than 400 specialist undergraduate courses, and 650 postgraduate courses, from Anthropology to Neuroscience. From day one we will help you focus on your chosen subject area, while supporting you to develop as an independent learner.

The interdisciplinary nature of our programmes means that you will receive a UCL education that extends beyond the boundaries of your subject area. You’ll be taught not what to think but rather how to think, and we will teach you within the context of what is happening in the real world and how to tackle real world problems, from climate change to social mobility.

Find your career with UCL

UCL attained a score of 98.3 in the Employer Reputation in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Our team of experienced careers professionals are dedicated to helping you find the right path to ensure success in your future career.

Join #teamUCL

As a UCL alumnus, you will be part of a wider global alumni community of more than 300,000 former UCL students, including Olympians, Nobel Prize winners, poets, filmmakers, inventors and entrepreneurs, living in more than 190 countries worldwide.

As a UCL student, you will have access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities, ranging from sports to specialist interest clubs and societies and volunteering.

UCL Campuses

UCL’s Bloomsbury campus is located in London’s thriving Knowledge Quarter, where partners organisations include Google, the Alan Turing Institute, the British Museum and the Wellcome Trust. This area of London has a high concentration of museums, libraries and research institutions, making it fertile ground for the development and exchange of academic ideas.

UCL East is the biggest development in UCL's nearly 200-year history. Our East campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, in addition to our central London locations, offers exciting new multi disciplinary degrees focused on tackling the biggest challenges facing people and our planet.

Graduate Entry Requirements

Entry to graduate programmes at UCL usually requires either an upper second-class (2:1) or a lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree. Please note entry to some doctoral programmes (e.g. MPhil/PhD) will also require a Master's degree. The entry requirements for individual programmes can be found on the graduate prospectus. The equivalent qualifications from Kuwait can be found below:

Minimum entry requirements (2024/25 entry)

Upper second-class (2:1)

The award of any of the following from a recognised institution:

• Bachelor degree with a final CGPA of 3.3/4.0 or grade B+

Lower second-class (2:2)

The award of any of the following from a recognised institution:

• Bachelor degree with a final CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or grade B

Other acceptable qualifications

• Medical / Dental degree; Master's

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for undergraduate programmes at UCL can be found below. However, specific entry requirements for some programmes may differ and may also be higher. You should refer to the undergraduate prospectus which allows you to choose the relevant programme and then select your country from the list in the International Qualifications sections.

Minimum equivalent entry requirement for A level grades ABB (2025 entry)

Successful completion of two years of a Bachelor degree at a Kuwaiti university recognised by UCL, with an average of 3.3/4.0 or B+, will also be considered.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary by programme and you can find the exact fee on the specific programme page on the prospectus for both undergraduates and graduates.

• Average undergraduate tuition fees vary between £28,100 (KWD 11,314.189) - £37,500 (KWD 15,099.379)
• Average graduate tuition fees vary between £31,100 (KWD 12,522.418) - £37,500 (KWD 15,099.379)

Exchange rate correct as of September 2024

You can find further information about our fees on our Fees and Funding pages.

Scholarships

UCL has a number of generous scholarships available for students from Kuwait including the Global Masters Scholarship and the Global Undergraduate Scholarship with awards up to a full tuition fee waiver and maintenance award.

View our Scholarships Finder to learn more.

Living Costs

We know that you will want to carefully consider your finances when thinking of studying abroad, so we have created an overview of your potential living costs which we hope will help you plan and draw up a realistic budget.

Many of our students work part-time, and our Careers service and Student Union can help you find work. If you do plan to work, please ensure you’re abiding by the conditions of your visa.

Student Life

UCL is located in the heart of London, in the green and lively area of Bloomsbury. London, and everything it offers, surrounds us and we actively encourage our students to make the most of everything this incredible city has to offer.

We have an active Student Union which offers over 300 clubs and societies. Some we think you might be interested in:Basketball Society (3 Societies)

Lists of Visits

Representatives from UCL visit Kuwait throughout the year to meet prospective students. This includes fairs, visits to schools and universities and independent counselling sessions. They are an ideal opportunity to speak to us and learn more about UCL and our courses.

You can find a list of our upcoming visits and events on our UCL Visits Your Country page.

You can also contact your dedicated country representative Peter Muncey for more information or click here to book a meeting.