University College London (UCL) vs University of East London (UEL)

University College London vs University of East London

University College London is placed #8 in QS World University Rankings, 2023. University Of East London Ranked among the top 1000 universities in the world according QS World University Rankings, 2023. It is ranked #851 out of 1401 globally, #70 out of 89 in UK for the year 2024.

Overview Comparison
University College LondonUniversity of East London
Collegedunia Score7.7 Out of 104.1 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 9 QS World University 2025
# 9 QS World University 2024
# 20 QS World University 2024
# 901 QS World University 2025
# 851 QS World University 2024
# 1001 Times Higher Education 2024
Subject Strength# 35 for Engineering by QS World University 2024
# 18 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024
# 9 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
# 1001 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023
# 1001 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023
ProgramsUG Programs -71
PG Programs -193
Doctorate Programs -10
UG Programs -103
PG Programs -74
Doctorate Programs -1
Acceptance Rate63.0 %56.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-600
GRE-318
IELTS-6.5
PTE-62
TOEFL-92
GMAT-550
GRE-299
IELTS-6
PTE-62
TOEFL-89
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   33977
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  33977
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 34205 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   13740
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  15240
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 25543 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate employability rank: #22, 
LLM: $95,000-99,000;
Masters in Finance: $90,000-96,000


Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows:

MBA : $65,000 

Master (Other)  : $56,000 

LLM  : $49,000 

Masters in Finance  : $48,000 

Other Degree : $45,000 

Masters in Science : $43,000 


application requirements

applications must be made through UCAS. Personal statement and LORs are an important part of both UG and PG applications. 

Academic Transcripts; Proof of English language proficiency; Personal Statement; Work Experience; Interviews (for a few PG programs); Other supplementary documents (Portfolios, Auditions, Research proposal, etc.).

General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity College LondonUniversity of East London
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1826
1898
Student:Faculty Ratio10:1
17:1
Male:Female57% Male, 43% Female37% Male, 63% Female
Location Facts

UCL’s main campus is located in Bloomsbury around Queen Square, the university is considered to be placed perfectly to foster enterprise and business partnerships. It is surrounded by great museums, archives, libraries, and professional bodies.


2 campuses- Stratford (located in one of the best-connected area of London, close to Stratford’s thriving town center, 15 min from London’s West End, close to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park) and London Docklands (near Waterfront campus located in Royal Albert Dock).


Library

17 libraries and learning spaces. The main library observed a recent addition of 1.5 million books and 30 databases even during COVID-times. Except for the main library, UCL libraries are mostly dedicated to one specific subject area.  


2 Physical Libraries; Library, Archives and Learning Services open 24/7 during term time; houses high-quality academic resources, expert advice, inspirational study spaces, books, journals, DVDs, archival collection


Campus Life

Various shops on-campus offer computer supplies, clothing, art material, stationery, and other essentials. It has a theatre (Bloomsbury), over 300 student union-run clubs and societies, dance and music clubs, opera house, and three museums. There are various fitness activities and sports teams.


Docklands Campus: 24/7 Docklands library; 26 million USD SportsDock centre; Campus shop & bookstore; Children’s Garden Nursery; Cafés, eateries, & a late bar; Student Union facilities- student lounge. 
Stratford Campus: new library & learning centre; upgraded labs & computing services; Cass School of Education and Communities; Centre for Clinical Education in Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Sports Science; Campus restaurant; Bookshop; Students’ Union café-bar; Westfield Stratford City (Europe’s largest indoor shopping mall)


Hostel#Single Standard Room - $16224
#Single En-suite Room - $17981
#Rooms (Standard) - $8036
#Rooms (Detached Flat) - $8323
#Rooms (Studio) - $9184
Famous Alumni

Alexander Graham Bell, Christopher Nolan (filmmaker), Chris Martin (singer), Francis Crick (British Biologist), Ricky Gervais (Comedian), Derek Jarman (film director), John Stuart Mill (British Philosopher), Robert Browning (poet), Antony Gormley (sculptor), Mahatma Gandhi


Sonam Kapoor (Bollywood Actress); Kemi Adeosun (Minister of Finance of Nigeria); Tazeen Ahmad (British journalist & broadcaster); Roger Ashton-Griffiths (British actor, writer & director); Garry Bushell (British journalist & broadcaster); Simon Carter (Artist); Gemma Gibbons (Judo Olympian); Jeffrey Lawal-Balogun (track athlete)


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