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UCL Summer School

Every year, UCL welcomes students from universities around the world to study for three or six weeks in July and August.

In 2025, our students came from 66 countries, representing over 300 universities from six continents, making the UCL Summer School a truly international experience in the heart of the best student city in Europe (QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2026).

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Why choose the UCL Summer School?

World-leading university: Taught at UCL, which is consistently ranked among the world's top universities (ranked ninth in the world overall, QS 2026) and many of the module tutors on the UCL Summer School are leading academics in their fields.

Wide range of modules: Undergraduate modules, from many of our renowned academic departments, choose the subject best suited to your interests. 

Credit bearing: All modules are developed by UCL academics for credit based on cutting edge research and taught face-to-face in interactive, participatory classes.

Central London: Best student city in Europe (QS 2026), London is an unforgettable place to spend your summer. Modules are taught on our central London campus (in Bloomsbury) and many make use of London as a learning environment with excursions in and around the city.

Accommodation: As a UCL Summer School student you can apply to stay in UCL accommodation in the heart of London at a discounted rate. 

Social and cultural events: To help you make the most of your time in the capital, and make friends with other UCL Summer School students, we offer a diverse programme of optional social and cultural events in the evenings and at the weekends.

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Entry requirements

Check our academic and English language requirements.

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Your study

Learn more about our modules and the structure of the programme. 

Your application

Find out how to apply and the documents you need.

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Social and cultural opportunities

Meet fellow students and make the most of your time outside of the classroom with our Social and Cultural Programme.

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Accommodation

As a UCL Summer School student you will be guaranteed a place in UCL accommodation in the heart of London.

Meet our previous students

Hear from previous UCL Summer School students about their academic, cultural and social experiences.