Rankings
How every major ranking places the University College London. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 58 | $47,674 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 54 | $57,505 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 50 | $47,674 | See → |
| Social sciences | 50 | $47,674 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 44 | $57,505 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 36 | $50,973 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 34 | $57,505 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 30 | $57,505 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 28 | $52,791 | See → |
| Business & management | 21 | $55,148 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 21 | $52,791 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 20 | $47,674 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 19 | $52,791 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 19 | $57,505 | See → |
| Psychology | 17 | $52,791 | See → |
Costs and entry
320 courses mention scholarships. 497 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University College London
The job market for the University College London's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University College London cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $52,791 a year; half of the University College London's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $47,674 and $57,505. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $57,505, humanities & languages $47,674.
How is the University College London ranked?
The University College London is ranked #9 by QS (2026), #22 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #14 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #13 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #10 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Architecture / Built Environment (#1) and Education (#1).
What IELTS score does the University College London need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (5 of the 5 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall with no band below 6.5.
How many postgraduate courses does the University College London offer?
501 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (58), engineering & technology (54) and education & teaching (50).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University College London's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.