Universities in London
London has 19 universities in our index, offering 2,845 study programmes — 2,845 taught in English. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.
City Life Index
Affordability2/10
Safety6/10
Student vibe10/10
English-friendly10/10
Weather5/10
Transport9/10
London offers an unparalleled student experience with a vibrant culture and excellent transport, though its high cost of living requires careful budgeting.
Universities in London
| University | Research rank (EU) | Programmes | English-taught |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College London | #2 | 81 | 81 |
| UCL (University College London) | #3 | 452 | 452 |
| Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) | #21 | 296 | 296 |
| King's College London (KCL) | #24 | 133 | 133 |
| Institute of Cancer Research | #33 | 3 | 3 |
| London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine | #47 | 8 | 8 |
| St George's, University of London | #147 | 97 | 97 |
| City, University of London | #165 | 8 | 8 |
| London School of Economics (LSE) | #189 | 8 | 8 |
| Middlesex University | #302 | 133 | 133 |
| Birkbeck College, University of London | #305 | 296 | 296 |
| Royal Veterinary College | #376 | 24 | 24 |
| University of East London | #380 | 204 | 204 |
| London Metropolitan University | #435 | 188 | 188 |
| University of Greenwich | #437 | 240 | 240 |
| London South Bank University | #438 | 127 | 127 |
| University of Westminster | #450 | 200 | 200 |
| Goldsmiths, University of London | #481 | 112 | 112 |
| SOAS University of London | #577 | 235 | 235 |
How it compares in United Kingdom
| City | Life score | Universities | Programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 8.5/10 | 2 | 331 |
| Liverpool | 8.0/10 | 2 | 394 |
| Nottingham | 8.0/10 | 2 | 626 |
| Aberdeen | 7.8/10 | 2 | 494 |
| Leicester | 7.7/10 | 2 | 349 |
| Birmingham | 7.5/10 | 3 | 570 |
| Canterbury | 7.5/10 | 2 | 316 |
| Manchester | 7.5/10 | 2 | 596 |
Student cities in United Kingdom
What you can study in London
- Linguistics and Languages (379)
- Arts and Design (205)
- Management (196)
- Computer Science (126)
- Biomedical Sciences (100)
- History (99)
- Economics (94)
- Law (87)
- Political Science (82)
- Psychology (82)
- International Relations (78)
- Media and Communication (69)
- Civil Engineering (52)
- Sociology (51)
- Data Science (50)
- Finance and Accounting (49)
- Mathematics (45)
- Education (37)
- Nursing (37)
- Music (35)
- Marketing (35)
- Finance (34)
- Engineering (33)
- Pharmacy (33)
- Biology (32)
- Architecture (32)
- Business Administration (32)
- Mechanical Engineering (30)
- Security Studies (29)
- Physics (28)
- Cultural Studies (28)
- Electrical Engineering (25)
- Chemistry (23)
- Artificial Intelligence (23)
- Chemical Engineering (22)
- Philosophy (22)
- Public Health (22)
- Physiotherapy (20)
- Cybersecurity (20)
- Environmental Engineering (18)
- Medicine (17)
- Geography and GIS (17)
- Sports Science (17)
- Earth Sciences (16)
- Anthropology (16)
- Development Studies (16)
Frequently asked questions
- How many universities does London have?
- Our index lists 19 universities in London with 2,845 study programmes between them, 2,845 taught in English.
- Is London affordable for students?
- London scores 2/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in United Kingdom spend roughly €1,091 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in United Kingdom.
Last updated 2026-09-15.