City, University of London
City, University of London, is a global university committed to making a positive contribution to the world.
For 125 years, City, University of London has been providing education and research of the highest quality. Central to this has been the university’s global outlook, its location in the heart of London and the university’s globally diverse community.
Educational excellence, renowned academics and professional standing attract students and staff from more than 160 countries around the world. Our world-leading research addresses contemporary issues of global concern and we work in partnership with some of the world’s leading universities.
Fast Facts
Location
- London, United Kingdom
Number of students
- 20,210
International
- 7,100
- 160 nationalities
Schools
- The City Law School, incorporating The Centre for Legal Studies
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Arts and Social Science, including the Department of Journalism
- School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering
- The Business School (formerly Cass)
Notable Alumni
- Mahatma Gandhi, Leader of the Indian Independence Movement
- Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- Sir Stelios Haji-loannou, Founder of EasyGroup
- Jawaharlal Nehru, First Prime Minister of India
- Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Founder of Pakistan
Key strengths in teaching and research
Research
86% of City, University London’s research was rated 4* (world leading) and 3* (internationally excellent) in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).
Teaching *
- Health professions – ranked 1st in London and 2nd in the UK
- Marketing and Public Relations – 1st in London and 3rd in the UK
- Journalism – ranked 1st in London and 4th in the UK
- Aerospace engineering – 2nd in London and 7th in the UK
- Accounting and finance – 3rd in London and 14th in the UK
- Business and management – 4th in London and 24th in the UK
*Guardian University Guide 2025
QS Best Student Cities rankings (2025)
Guardian University Guide, 2024
Location
As one of the world’s most cosmopolitan and fashionable cities, London has attracted international students for decennia. More than 125,000 international students from more than 200 different countries study in this incredibly diverse and welcoming city, more than in any other city in the world.
Let the more than 8,500 iconic red buses in service across London take you to the more than 1,000 museums and galleries, 1,050 live music venues, 570 nightclubs and 17,300 pubs and restaurants. In short, there is no reason to ever get bored whilst studying in London.
It should come as no surprise that London has been named the World’s Top Student City for six years in a row in the QS Best Student Cities rankings.
Scholarships and Funding
City, University of London has various funding and scholarship arrangements in place for international students. Scholarships may be offered by the university itself, some by the British Government, whilst others are country-specific scholarships or study loans, part of an agreement with funding bodies across Latin America. Below is an overview of opportunities available to Latin American students interested in studying at City, University of London.
For further information please do some research directly with these funding bodies, or contact the Inova Education team and we can assist you identifying opportunities available in your country. Note that in most cases you cannot apply for scholarships or study loans until after you have secured a university offer.
