London is home to many world class universities, and international students from all over the world choose to study in the UK capital for the quality of education provided and its many historical and cultural hotspots.
If you are considering studying in London, learn more below about its top five universities, four of which are also in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings top 40. Do you want to apply? Arrange a free consultation with SI-UK and we can help answer all your questions about UK study and make sure you are prepared for the forthcoming entry period.
Top Five Universities in London
1. Imperial College London
- UK ranking: 4th
- Global ranking: 10th
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Imperial College London forms part of the 'Golden Triangle' of six elite UK universities, which also includes Oxford and Cambridge, and is located in South Kensington in central London. Imperial is the only UK university which focuses solely on science, engineering, business and medicine.
2. London School of Economics and Political Science
- UK ranking: 6th
- Global ranking: 27th
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The London School of Economics and Political Science is a world class centre for research who welcome international students from over 140 countries every year. Entry is highly competitive, but students are rewarded with excellent facilities, teaching methods and high graduate employment rates.
3. University College London
- UK ranking: 9th
- Global ranking: 15th
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University College London is considered a world-leader in research, and around 90% of UCL graduates enter work or further study within six months of graduating. There has been at least one Nobel Laureate from the UCL community every decade since the establishment of the prize in 1901.
4. Royal Holloway, University of London
- UK ranking: 19th
- Global ranking: 291st
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Royal Holloway, University of London was shortlisted for the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide’s University of the Year 2020 and their state-of-the-art campus, built within 135 acres of beautiful parkland, has everything you need for a quality education. 91% of our undergraduate students are employed or in full-time study within six months of graduating.
5. King’s College London
- UK ranking: 30th
- Global ranking: 36th
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King’s College London is London’s most central university, with five campuses in the capital and each faculty, institute and school delivers world-leading research, enabling groundbreaking new discoveries. Kings has 12 Nobel Prize laureates among its alumni and current and former faculty.
Study at a London University
If you wish to begin your application and study at a London university, arrange a free consultation with SI-UK today. Our friendly team can help answer all of your questions on studying in London and the UK.
*UK rankings taken from Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide .
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