Founded over 125 years ago, City is located in the heart
of London. It has all the benefits students expect of a London university –
strong links with business and industry for career development, an inclusive
and diverse community from across the world, and unbeatable opportunities for
sport, culture and entertainment.
- #351 Ranking
- 1 PhDs
- 837 Academic Staff
- 14,989 Students
- 7,495 Students (int'l)
- 8,544 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
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- DPsych Counselling Psychology
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- DPsych Counselling Psychology
About
History
City's tradition of providing high quality education relevant to business and the professions dates back over 125 years. For many of City’s graduates, time spent at City laid the groundwork for leadership, innovation and excellence that have changed the world we live in.
City has deep-rooted links with the City of London.
Education
City is divided into five academic Schools:
- School of Arts & Social Sciences
- Bayes Business School (formerly Cass)
- School of Health Sciences
- The City Law School
- School of Mathematics, Computer Science & Engineering
City is the university for business and the professions, attracting some of the best talent from across the world to deliver courses across its academic Schools. City offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, alongside foundation degrees, evening and weekend courses and professional development courses. Many courses involve placement opportunities and guest lectures given by expert professionals.
Research
City’s academic staff are engaged in world-transforming research. Whether developing biomedical sensors to improve survival rates of patients in intensive care or leading unique research into social attitudes across Europe, students at City are educated by academic staff who are at the forefront of their fields.
In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, 52.4% of City’s research was classed as ‘internationally excellent’ and 23.3% was classed as ‘world-leading’. 40% of City’s research staff were rated as ‘excellent’. This performance puts City within the top 50 UK institutions for research.
Career
City is committed to the career prospects of its students. Degrees and facilities have been developed with employers and leading figures in industry and embed employability within the curriculum. City ranked 6th in London for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2022). Most degrees at City are accredited by professional bodies and nearly all courses offer placements.
City’s specialist careers service helps students discuss plans at personal appointments and group workshops, get advice on preparing a CV, job application form or LinkedIn profile, or attend a mock interview. City has strong links with major employers, who give regular presentations, attend career fairs and run student skills sessions.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
351
2022
351
2021
351
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
355 -25
2022
330 20
2021
350
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
889 -8
2022
881 -175
2021
706
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. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
-
2021
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2020
701
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
As well as offering an outstanding academic experience, City provides award-winning support services to help create an enjoyable and enriching student experience. City offers a wide range of services to support students from day one, to help them settle in and cope with the pressures that come with student life. Students at City are part of a welcoming and diverse community, with student counselling, buddy schemes, active student societies, Students' Union and an award-winning student centre.
City’s student services offer free and confidential advice and support on welfare, visas, financial support and accommodation.
Housing services
- City guarantees halls of residence places to all first-year undergraduates who accept a place before the accommodation deadline
- City's halls are self-catered with private, modern study bedrooms and communal living spaces
- Students have access to private housing advisors, legal housing advice, a contract checking service and housing events
- Whether students want to live in halls or privately rented housing, the Student Centre's accommodation team can help.
Library services
Northampton Square library occupies five floors in the University Building, with additional specialist libraries for Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) and The City Law School. There are over 1,500 individual study spaces, many equipped with PC workstations. Libraries offer extensive opening hours with a range of e-books, journals and databases available online.
ICT services
City’s students benefit from excellent IT facilities. Campus-wide wireless network enables students to connect to services from their own devices and City’s computer laboratories. Students receive a Microsoft Office 365 account, an email account for life, alongside access to facilities such as Microsoft Teams, LinkedIn Learning, online storage and the full Microsoft Office suite.
Medical services
- The health service offers medical advice, help registering with a GP and other support
- Nurse advisers are available to advise on issues such as minor illness, accidents or immunisation
- Several clinics, major hospitals and pharmacies are located nearby.
Student Life
Campus life
Based in the UK capital, City students have a wealth of academic and career opportunities on their doorstep. City is in the heart of Islington in Central London. Most of the main buildings are around Northampton Square. From the boutiques, bars and restaurants of Islington to the dynamic cultural scene of Shoreditch, City is in an ideal location for students. It is minutes from Tech City and the Square Mile, London's world-famous financial district and headquarters of professional institutions, major arts complexes and media offices, teaching hospitals and specialist medical research centres. Extensive bus, railway and underground networks ensure students are never far from anywhere in the city, day or night.
Sports facilities
University sports are open to everyone. There are many sports and exercise opportunities for students to get involved in, regardless of their ability, commitment level or past experience.
City’s sports centre, CitySport, is the largest student sports facility in central London. CitySport provides leading-edge sport and wellbeing facilities for students. Located approximately a five-minute walk from the Northampton Square campus, it is fitted with the latest and most sophisticated fitness equipment across 3,000m2 of floor space.
Student clubs
Through its Programme Representatives, City Students’ Union (SU) represents the student voice and ensures that it is heard on key academic issues. The SU also supports students in creating their own campaigns on matters that are close to their hearts and provides independent advice on a range of academic and non-academic issues students might have.
The SU organise events and support City’s many student clubs and societies, Raising and Giving (RAG) activity, student media and student-led environmental projects, so that students can play a full part in the City community and make the most of their time at City.
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