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About University College London
University College London is a large multidisciplinary research university based around Gower Street in Bloomsbury. Founded in 1826 as London University, it was created as a non-sectarian institution and later incorporated by Royal Charter as University College, London in 1836.
UCL offers a broad academic portfolio across arts and humanities, engineering, education, law, life and medical sciences, population health, social sciences and the built environment. Its London setting supports links with hospitals, museums, cultural institutions, professional bodies and research partners across the capital.
Prospective students can apply for undergraduate, postgraduate taught, research and teacher training routes. UCL directs admissions enquiries through official online contact forms, with telephone support for urgent prospective-student questions.
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- Address
- University College London, Gower Street, London, England WC1E 6BT
- Established
- 1826
- Grades / levels
- Undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Courses offered
- Arts and humanities, built environment, brain sciences, engineering, education, law, life sciences, medical sciences, population health and social sciences.
- Languages
- English
- Accreditation
- Royal Charter institution; UK government-recognised university with degree-awarding powers
- Phone
- +44 20 7679 2000
- Admissions phone
- +44 20 8059 0939
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