University of London

Wherever you live, a University of London education is within easy reach. 

We are one of the largest, most diverse universities in the UK with over 250,000 students studying across 190 countries for a University of London degree.

The University of London, dating back to 1836, is the third oldest University in England. In 1858, we became the birthplace of distance learning, allowing students outside of London to study for world-class degrees all around the world. We were the first University in the world to admit students regardless of their gender, race or religion.

Senate House Library 

The University of London boasts one of the UK's largest academic libraries for the arts, humanities and social sciences, offering an unparalleled resource for researchers in the UK and internationally. Our special collections and specialist libraries offer a wealth of unique knowledge and expertise for researchers. 

Each year, we welcome students and researchers, from our Federal Member Institutions, the rest of the UK, and around the world, who want to access these unparalleled resources. Researchers can benefit from special collections of manuscripts, archives and rare books, with particular strengths in literature and the arts, sociology, politics and economics.

Our strengths extend beyond the wealth of our materials. We are committed to offering students and researchers the structure, support and access they need to fully benefit from our collections.

Our Online Library also provides access to online books, e-journals and databases for the University’s 40,000 distance learning students.

Our Virtual Reading Room service offers researchers from around the world the opportunity to consult our Special Collections and Archives remotely using a high-res camera. With support from one of our expert team, this free service is available to both library members and external researchers.

We offer a comprehensive training programme – from written guides and video tutorials to workshops and webinars – helping researchers develop vital skills in using the resources in the library and beyond.

University of London Federation

The University of London is a unique federation of seventeen independent higher education institutions, delivering world-leading education and research across all disciplines. Over the past two centuries, the University of London federation has grown and changed, but the core purpose of collaboration and delivering some of the UK’s best higher education and research has remained the same. Our federation members are all independent institutions in their own right and vary widely in size and subject, but all offer the world-leading education that the University of London federation is known for.

Collectively, the federation’s impact on London is great. Located across the city, our members are embedded in their communities, shaping local areas and contributing to local economies through their focus on civic engagement.

The People’s University

The University of London was established by Royal Charter in 1836 for the public benefit and is recognised globally. Throughout our long history, the University has offered access to a wide range of academic opportunities. As a world leader in higher education, the University has pioneered change in the sector. We were the first university to admit students regardless of their gender, race or religion, the first to admit women to degree programmes and, in 1865, the first to give students the opportunity to study wherever they are, providing access to higher education across the globe. For almost 200 years, we have improved the lives of millions of people around the world through our unique approach to education, prompting Charles Dickens to term us the 'People's University'.

So, no matter where in the world you are, you can get an internationally recognised degree from the University of London.

Careers Service 

The University of London Careers Service offers tailored careers and employability support to all our students and alumni:  whatever degree you are studying, wherever you are in the world, and whether you are starting, developing, or changing your career. The Careers Service is there to help you.

Events

The University of London has a range of postgraduate degrees on offer to study from anywhere in the world. When you choose to study with us, you can fit your learning around your career and life commitments.

Why attend a webinar?

We hold postgraduate degree webinars throughout the year for our prospective students to find out more about studying online with us. When you join the webinar, you will hear directly from Programme Directors and specialist staff who you will be able to ask questions in our live Q&A sessions.

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