A Guide To University College London

So maybe you are thinking, what is University College London (UCL) like? What courses does it offer? What is the University College London’s acceptance rate?

This public research university is ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world, and it is widely known for its ground-breaking history, distinguished present, and exciting future. UCL is located in Bloomsbury, an area described as an intellectual playground and offers a variety of courses, including undergraduate, graduate taught, graduate research, study abroad opportunities, short courses, and much more.

University Facilities

Did you know London was ranked as the best in the world for students, so it comes as no surprise when you have academic and leisure facilities like those at UCL. Here is a taster of what they have to offer-

Academic Facilities:

• 18 specialist libraries, with more than two million books and subscriptions to more than 35,000 journals, and historic material in Special Collections.
• Home to 3 museums ( also open to the general public) The UCL Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, the UCL Grant Museum of Zoology, and the UCL Art Museum.
• Student productions take place in the Bloomsbury Theatre and Bloomsbury Theatre Studio.

Leisure/Sports Facilities: (in Somers Town Sports Centre and Bloomsbury Fitness)

• Sports include full-size football, rugby, lacrosse pitches, basketball, badminton, and volleyball
• Students’ Union UCL boasts a range of facilities available for students. These include study space, cafés, bars, shops, an events venue, a gym, and a hair salon. The Students’ Union UCL is a registered charity that all students automatically become members of when joining University College London. Also, it coordinates opportunities for volunteering in the local community.