City, University of London, founded 130 years ago, is located in the heart of London. It has all the benefits students expect of a London uni – strong links with business and industry for career development, an inclusive and diverse community from across the world, and unbeatable opportunities for sport, culture and entertainment.
City is divided into six different academic Schools:
- Bayes Business School (formerly Cass)
- School of Communication & Creativity
- School of Health & Psychological Sciences
- The City Law School
- School of Science and Technology
- School of Policy and Global Affairs
City attracts close to 20,000 students from over 160 countries and academic staff from over 75 countries. City is ranked 42nd University in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024) and 86% of City's research submissions are rated of world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) quality (REF 2021).
Our commitment to academic excellence, focus on business and the professions and central London location are just some of the reasons for studying at City, University of London.
Find out more, visit www.city.ac.uk/visit.
Undergraduate students
City is within the top 400 in the world for commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Global Goals, and within the top 200 for reduced inequalities, climate action and responsible consumption and production goals (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021).
City’s undergraduate degrees and facilities have been developed with employers and leading figures in industry and embed employability within the curriculum. City was recently ranked 6th in London for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 20224). Most degrees at City are accredited by professional bodies and nearly all courses offer placements.
City’s academic staff are engaged in world-transforming research. Whether developing biomedical sensors to improve survival rates of patients in intensive care or leading unique research into social attitudes across Europe, students at City are educated by academic staff who are at the forefront of their fields.
It’s not just students’ academic development that’s important to City. City offers a wide range of services to support students from day one, to help them settle in and cope with the pressures that come with student life. Students at City are part of a welcoming and diverse community, with student counselling, buddy schemes, active student societies, Students' Union and an award-winning student centre.
For more details and to arrange to visit a City University Undergraduate Open Day, visit www.city.ac.uk/study/visit-us
Postgraduate students
City, University of London offers a wide range of taught and research postgraduate degrees, with every member of City’s postgraduate community benefiting from outstanding academic staff, comprehensive student support and tailored careers career guidance.
Postgraduate study and master's degrees have tangible benefits and real long-term value. It allows you to gain specialist knowledge of a specific subject and grow your professional network to open any number of doors.
City's postgraduate taught degree programmes include Master’s degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates. City understands that you might be considering a postgraduate degree for many reasons. It could be a passion for learning, or the drive to launch or accelerate your career, or the desire to refocus your knowledge and skills with a view to changing your career.
Whatever your motivations, after completing postgraduate study at City you can go forward with greater confidence.
To find our more, visit www.city.ac.uk/study
