The curricula focus on business and professional training. About 20,000 people from 160 countries receive prestigious education within its walls.
City University of London first opened its doors in 1894 as the Northampton Institute for the training of the poor. In 1966, it was granted university status and became an independent member of the University of London. Today, the university offers more than 60 undergraduate programs and more than 150 postgraduate courses in various specialties.
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 in terms of starting salary for graduates - 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 Ranking 2018;
- 6th place in the UK for research in business and management - 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 a lot of specialized literature on legal and business topics. The university's schools are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that allow for advanced research. Students study in engineering laboratories, media studios, music studios, medical laboratories and other modern specialized facilities.
The university holds many events to support students' business ideas and helps them start their own business after graduation or during their studies. Numerous cultural and sporting 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 Center was accredited by the Institute of Customer Service. The university has more than a hundred student clubs and communities that students can join, including charitable organizations.
Since City University of London is located in the center of a world-class capital, its students have no trouble finding interesting and informative ways to spend their free time.