The University of London has a long-established reputation for excellence in teaching and research, attracting students from all parts of the UK and from across the globe. By applying to the University of London you will have the chance to study at world-class institutions and in the cosmopolitan atmosphere of one of the world's most exciting and vibrant cities.
The University of London degree is highly regarded world-wide. If you choose London you will be coming to a university with the very best programmes and facilities to help you achieve the highest academic distinction and give you a head start in your chosen career.
The University of London has a student population of over 120,000, with a further 45,000 students studying by distance learning on the University's External System 
.
The Colleges and Institutes of the University of London offer an unparalleled range of qualifications and opportunities for study. The University offers over 3,700 courses each year covering almost every subject found in any university curriculum.
The University of London has one of the most culturally diverse student populations in the country. More than one in four students studying at our Colleges and Institutes are from outside the UK.
The University has a host of high quality educational facilities and provides excellent support for its students covering all aspects of student welfare.
London is renowned for its vibrant social life and multicultural atmosphere, with a wealth of museums, art galleries and entertainment venues to suit all tastes.
As a student of the University, you will be able to benefit from the facilities and events organised by the Colleges' Student Unions and the federal University of London Union (ULU) 
. College Student Unions organise an extensive range of sporting and social events with ULU 
, which is universally recognised as having one of the top entertainment venues in the capital.
The University has high-quality facilities for most sports and currently manages over 4,000 students regularly involved in intercollegiate sports leagues across London.
ULU’s own sports clubs and societies now number over 50, of which around 2,000 students are members and have achieved a high degree of success. For example, ULU Water Polo and Ice Hockey teams were British Universities Sports Association (BUSA) champions, with BUSA medals in Sailing, Karate and Volleyball also awarded to ULU teams.
Several Colleges of the University of London house important museums and galleries which are open to the public, including the Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery 
and the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology 
at UCL. In addition, many cultural institutions collaborate academically with the Colleges of the University, including the Natural History Museum, the V&A, the South Bank Centre, the Science Museum, the National Theatre, the National Film Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe and Tate Modern.
Free public lectures, concerts and events, on a wide range of subjects, are organised by all Colleges, including the UCL Darwin Theatre Lectures 
, Birkbeck’s annual Orwell Lecture 
on London and the Royal Academy of Music 
programme of concerts, master classes and open days.
Colleges located in the Bloomsbury district of London have established strong academic links with the British Museum and the British Library and have established a ‘cultural trail’ – free-of-charge – for visitors and newcomers to London, which takes in sites of cultural interest in the area.
Every College of the University has its own excellent library facilities. In addition, the central libraries of the University of London, including the Senate House Library 
and the specialist Institute libraries, contain around three million items and are a major resource for the arts and the social sciences. They are used by many thousands of students and researchers every year, not only from across the University but also from across the world. Senate House Library 
includes a number of important special collections, with noteworthy strengths in English literature and history, economic and political history, palaeography and manuscript studies, and magic.
Many Colleges provide secure residential accommodation for single occupancy and families in addition to 3,000 places in centrally-provided Intercollegiate Halls 
. Most of the Halls are situated in the centre of London allowing residents to enjoy the huge range of social and cultural activities in the city.
Also, Housing Services at the central University can assist students with their search for private accommodation.
Most internal students of the University that are eligible to hold a National Union of Students (NUS) membership card can obtain discounts on a variety of cultural events, travel and much more. Transport for London offers a 30% discount on travel costs within the London area to all registered internal students of the University and postgraduate students writing PhDs, covering overland trains, buses and tubes.
The Careers Group 
, University of London helps students across the University launch and plan their careers after completing their studies. It offers University-wide events, courses and fairs allowing University of London students to meet a huge range of employers.
Nearly half of University of London graduates stay in the capital after completing their undergraduate degree and are highly sought after by top companies and organisations.