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University College London (UCL)

University College London (UCL)

The world needs big thinkers, disruptors and innovators. Study a graduate degree at UCL and master the skills you need to go further. As a UCL graduate you’ll work alongside our world-leading experts and gain a globally respected degree from a top-ranked university. Master your field and make real-world impact.

Top reasons to study here

  • UCL is 9th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
  • UCL was rated second in the UK for research power in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).
  • There have been 30 Nobel laureates among UCL’s former staff and students; a winner in every decade since the prize started.

PhD Programmes

Social Sciences (54)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
Law (1)

About

History

UCL was founded in 1826 to open up higher education in England to those who had been excluded from it. It was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion or social background, and the first in England to welcome women to university education. This challenge to the norm and commitment to a fairer society was considered deeply unconventional by contemporary commentators.

Education

  • UCL is widely regarded as an academic powerhouse, appearing in the top 20 in a range of worldwide rankings. UCL is 8th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023. 
  •   UCL offers more than 675 postgraduate programmes and encourages our community to work across traditional subject boundaries.
  •   UCL's vision is to transform the way that the world is understood, how knowledge is created and how problems are solved.

Research

At the very heart of UCL's mission is our research. The university was rated second in the UK for research power in the last “Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).”

UCL’s researchers are continually making an impact on the world we live in; creating headlines across subject areas, locally in the UK and across the globe. UCL's research-based teaching methodology means that research is integrated into many of our degrees and students have the opportunity to make an original contribution to their field of study.  

Career

UCL has been ranked among the top 20 universities worldwide for graduate employability in the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.

UCL understands that students choose to enter graduate study for a myriad of reasons, and they are committed to supporting our student’s aspirations and enhancing their skills and employability. 

UCL Careers helps students to find their perfect career, develop their professional skills or start their own business through one-to-one guidance and events, as well as a variety of career information.

For students interested in starting a business, UCL Innovation and Enterprise gives expert advice and practical support, as well as networking opportunities. 

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
9 -1
2023
8
2022
8
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
17 1
2022
18 -1
2021
17
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
-
2023
22 -4
2022
18
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
12 4
2022
16
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

University College London (UCL) Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships for University College London (UCL). Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
12 Jan 2024
Research Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Mar 2024
Sasakawa Studentship
Merit-based Need-based

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University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
EGA IfWH BAME PhD Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
19668 GBP
Deadline
12 May 2024
The Bartlett Promise PhD Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
CONACYT Graduate Fellowship
Merit-based

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University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Egypt Missions Scheme Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Turkish Embassy Fee Partnership
Merit-based Need-based

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University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
GUATEFUTURO Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Oman Embassy Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Full Support for Tuition and Costs of Living- PhD Scholarship at the University of Essex
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available

London, England, United Kingdom

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