Established by royal charter in 1836, The University of London is the third-oldest university in England. It has around 48,000 distance learning and campus-based students, making it the largest university by number of students in the UK. The 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. Charles Dickens even termed it the 'People's University'!
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Established by royal charter in 1836, The University of London is the third-oldest university in England. It has around 48,000 distance learning and campus-based students, making it the largest university by number of students in the UK. The 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. Charles Dickens even termed it the 'People's University'!
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London is one of the world's great cities, boasting broad career opportunities, a thriving social life, many artistic ventures and a melting pot of cultures. Students have the experience of a lifetime studying there, and The UoL is a centre for excellent education, with libraries, local businesses and support networks which could all aid you in your studies. Students love the campus too, and the fact that it is one of the largest, most diverse universities in the UK. The flexible and distance learning programmes are also a hit with students too, fitting study around all circumstances.
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Established by royal charter in 1836, The University of London is the third-oldest university in England. It has around 48,000 distance learning and campus-based students, making it the largest university by number of students in the UK. The 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. Charles Dickens even termed it the 'People's University'!
What students think
London is one of the world's great cities, boasting broad career opportunities, a thriving social life, many artistic ventures and a melting pot of cultures. Students have the experience of a lifetime studying there, and The UoL is a centre for excellent education, with libraries, local businesses and support networks which could all aid you in your studies. Students love the campus too, and the fact that it is one of the largest, most diverse universities in the UK. The flexible and distance learning programmes are also a hit with students too, fitting study around all circumstances.
London is one of the world's great cities, boasting broad career opportunities, a thriving social life, many artistic ventures and a melting pot of cultures. Students have the experience of a lifetime studying there, and The UoL is a centre for excellent education, with libraries, local businesses and support networks which could all aid you in your studies. Students love the campus too, and the fact that it is one of the largest, most diverse universities in the UK. The flexible and distance learning programmes are also a hit with students too, fitting study around all circumstances.