About University of London

Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, Chancellor, University of London, at the Graduation Ceremony held in March 2019 at the Barbican Centre, attended by the graduates of LGS International Degree Programme invited to receive their degrees.


10th from the left - Rector Dr. Neelam Hussain at the Graduation Ceremony.


University of London is one of the largest, most diverse universities in the UK with over 120,000 students in London, and a further 50,000 studying across 180 countries for a University of London degree.

The People's University

The University of London was established by Royal Charter in 1836 for the public benefit and is recognised globally. Throughout our long history, the University has offered access to a wide range of academic opportunities. As a world leader in higher education, the University has pioneered change in the sector. We were the first university to admit students regardless of their gender, race or religion, the first to admit women to degree programmes and, in 1865, the first to give students the opportunity to study wherever they are, providing access to higher education across the globe. For almost 200 years, we have improved the lives of millions of people around the world through our unique approach to education, prompting Charles Dickens to term us the 'People's University'.

World class; Worldwide

Whether you wish to join University of London's vibrant academic community in the heart of London or Paris, study independently or with the support of a Recognised Teaching Centre, you will become a University of London student and join the world class.

Study at the University of London

University of London is a federation of 17 independent member institutions of outstanding global reputation, ranging from larger universities such as UCL or King’s College London to smaller specialised institutions such as the Royal Academy of Music or the Courtauld Institute of Art.

Students of the member institutions are also University of London students, giving them access to our wide range of services in central London. The academic quality of your qualification is of the very highest standard, wherever you study.