Established in 1836 as a degree awarding examination body and as a secular alternative to Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
The University of London (UoL) has almost two centuries of experience in delivering university education of excellent standards and quality. The University’s commitment to quality education is exceptional and has been focused and relentless in doing so. Not compromising on quality.
As a federal University, consisting of 17 independent member institutions, students belong to a particular member institution as well as the University of London. This allows students to have access to a wide range of facilities and services.
The member institutions which provide Academic Direction for the degrees supported at CLB
Birkbeck
Founded in 1823, Birkbeck is unique in its special mission to enable mature students to gain higher education qualifications via part-time study.
King's College London
Established in 1829, King’s College London has been responsible for some of the discoveries that have shaped the modern world.
School of Economics & Political Science - LSE
Since 1895, LSE has been regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences.
Queen Mary
With a rich and diverse heritage, Queen Mary is one of the largest Colleges of the University.
SOAS
The world’s largest centre for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 1916, it has built an enviable reputation around the globe for its regional expertise.
UCL
Founded in 1826, UCL was the first university in England to admit students of any race, class or religion, and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. A pioneer of the university-based teaching of law, architecture and medicine.
Royal Holloway
Founded in 1879 was originally a women-only college and currently comprises Bedford College founded in 1849 as a higher education college for the education of women following a merger of both institutions in 1985.
About University of London
Degree
University of London awards only one degree “The University of London Degree” is delivered with the same syllabus, curriculum and assessed to the same standards by faculty of the University and awarded to every student who studies the prescribed course of study and passes the set examination and assessment irrespective of mode of study.
UoL degrees are delivered on – campus in London or off -campus in various jurisdictions. Irrespective of mode of study, whether on – campus or off – campus the University awards the same degree to all its successful students and does not discriminate in its degree or award due to mode of study.
Study Anywhere
The study “Anywhere in the World” study mode was originally designed to offer opportunities to individuals who for various reasons and commitments such as work/business, family or even financial or visa considerations unable to relocate to London and study in the conventional manner to study for and obtain its highly reputed and internationally recognised degrees studying from wherever they may be located in the world.
Students who wish to study from their own country have access to phenomenal academic resources through the University of London Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Online Library, LexisNexis law reports, law websites for law degrees amongst others.
Degree is Reliable
With consistent standard, the University of London award is internationally recognised.
All UoL programmes are developed by a member institution of the University of London, or a consortium with representation by more than one institution.
The standards and quality of assessment and study materials are annually reviewed by the University of London as well as the member institution(s) of the University of London.
There are independent External Examiners for every programme. Their role is to ensure students have been assessed to the appropriate standard and that the UK’s overall national academic standards have been met.
The University of London is regularly audited by an independent body entrusted with monitoring and advising on standards and quality in UK higher education. Currently the University recorded the highest judgement.
Alumni Network
Upon graduation, students automatically become an alumnus of the University of London and a member of the prestigious alumni community, joining members in over 190 countries. Being part of the UoL alumni community provides a wide range of benefits.
Each year, the University of London holds a variety of alumni events around the world. These events reunite old friends, help alumni make new ones, and provide opportunities for personal and professional development.
