The university 's academic programmes focus on business and vocational training. Around 20,000 people from 160 countries receive a prestigious education within its walls.
City University of London first opened its doors in 1894 as the Northampton Institute for the Advancement of the Poor. In 1966, it received university status and became an independent member of the University of London. Today, the university offers over 60 undergraduate programmes and over 150 postgraduate courses in a variety of specialisations.
City University of London was awarded the TEF Silver award. The university is also among the leading universities in the UK and Europe:
- 11th place for graduate starting salaries – The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019;
- The business school was ranked 1st in London, 6th in the United Kingdom and 46th in the world – Financial Times Global MBA Rating 2018;
- 6th in the UK for business and management research – The Research Excellence Framework 2014.
The university provides its students with everything they need for study, life and entertainment. The main library of the university offers a solid collection of publications, including many specialized literature on legal and business topics. The university schools are equipped with the most modern equipment, which allows for advanced research. Students study in engineering labs, media studios, music studios, medical labs and other modern specialized premises.
The university holds many events to support students' business ideas, and also helps them start their own business after graduation or during their studies. Numerous cultural and sports events, medical care, legal advice - students can get everything within the campus.
City University of London was the first university in the UK whose Student Centre received accreditation from the Institute of Customer Service. The university has opened more than a hundred student clubs and societies that students can join, including charities.
Since City University of London is located in the center of a world-class capital, its students can easily find how to spend their free time interestingly and informatively.