UCL Students

Information for undergraduates and postgraduates about funding, examinations, your student record, maintaining your wellbeing and more. This information is provided to help you complete important administrative tasks and to look after your wellbeing so you can focus on your studies and making the most of your time at UCL.

Welcome to a new year at UCL

The 2020/21 academic year is here, and might look a little different from usual. But don't worry, we're still committed to providing you with the same level of support, the same great opportunities, and the same high-quality education, just with a few changes to keep you and our community safe and secure.

Important information for studying in 2020/21:

Changes to teaching in Term 2

A message from the Provost Professor Michael Arthur and incoming Provost Dr Michael Spence with information for new and returning students for Term 2 in view of Government guidance.

Get tested for coronavirus in Term 2

As part of the national testing programme, UCL students with no symptoms can get tested when they return to or arrive on campus, from 4 January 2021. Find out more.

Keeping in Touch phone call campaign

Lockdown may be a tough time for some students, so we're launching our new Keeping in Touch phone call campaign to help you look after your wellbeing.

Inform us about your study intentions

If you wish to change from in-person to remote learning you can let us know via Portico.

Self-isolation Programme

It is important for you to look after your mental health and wellbeing while in self-isolation. We've got a great range of events to support you.

askUCL

Our student enquiry system and self-help centre is designed to streamline the way we handle your enquiries. If you have a question, just askUCL.

Your education in 2020/21

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Find out more about how your teaching and learning, and other aspects of UCL student life, will look during the 2020/21 academic year.

Keeping safe on campus

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The safety of the UCL community is our top priority and we're putting in place a number of measures to keep you safe if you're on campus.

Coronavirus FAQs

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Essential information about how we’ve been responding to the outbreak and its impact on life at UCL.

International students

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Everything you need to know about coming to the UK, whether for the first time or as a returning student.

Quarantine information

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If you're coming to the UK from overseas you may need to quarantine on arrival. Here’s what you need to know.

Useful resources

Fees and funding

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Module catalogue

Support & wellbeing

Teaching timetable

Library catalogue

Examinations

Portico

Email

Your details

Maps

Doctoral school

Term dates for 2020-2021

First term
Start date: Monday 28 September 2020
End date: Friday 18 December 2020

Second term
Start date: Monday 11 January 2021
End date: Friday 26 March 2021

Third term
Start date: Monday 26 April 2021
End date: Friday 11 June 2021