Previously known as the Northampton Institute, The City became a university in 1966. Overall, its roots stretch back to 1894. The university is widely known for its aeronautical laboratory, which opened more than 100 years ago and was the first of its kind in the UK. Today, City, University of London boasts the largest Master’s air transport industry course in the world. It is also the only London’s university that focuses on academic excellence and business fields. The university is comprised of five schools featuring forty academic departments and centres.
The City has strong ties with businesses and industries that open great opportunities for career development. It also has links with the City of London - the Lord Mayor of London is the university’s rector.
Due to its beneficial location, high student satisfaction rates (it is placed the 3rd among London’s universities according to Complete University Guide), and one of the best graduate starting salaries, City, University of London attracts students from all over the world. Approximately the third of its 18,000 students comes from abroad – it is one of the highest proportions in the UK. The university established a number of scholarships for overseas students including £600-worth bursaries, £2,000 music performance scholarship, British Council Scholarship for women in STEM available to South Asian female students, and others.
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Northampton Square, London
Overview
The university’s main campus is located in the London Borough of Islington, which is within easy reach of a few Underground stations, and a stone’s throw from the Square Mile, London’s financial district. Along with the main campus, it has additional ones in Islington, the City, the West End and East End. All halls of residence are located just a few minutes’ walk from the university’s main building. City, University of London guarantees accommodation for every first-year undergraduate student. The area around the University and the centre of London are bristling with private rent accommodation options. The Student Centre’s accommodation team helps students find residence options suiting their needs.
Subject Areas
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Aviation Management
Business and Management
Charity and Philanthropy
Computing and Computer Science
Criminology
Culture and the Creative Industries
Economics
Engineering
English
Finance
Food Policy
Health and Social Care
Health Management, Research and Policy
Health Psychology
Journalism and Media
Language and Communication Science
Law
Library and Information Science
Mathematics
Midwifery
Music
Nursing
Optometry
Politics and International Politics
Psychology
Radiography
Real Estate
Shipping, Supply Chain and Energy
Sociology
