University of East London
Employability Rate
91%
Upcoming Intake
Sep 2024
Tution Fees
Starts from 15,240 GBP
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Rated TEF Silver
Courses
Highlights
The University of East London is based at three campuses across the east of the capital, in Stratford and Docklands. It originally opened in 1898 as the West Ham Technical Institute, gaining university status and its current name in 1992. It has around 25,000 students a year including international students from 135 different countries.
The university has been ranked among the world's top young 200 universities. It's also been ranked highly in the UK for its psychology research, architecture and civil engineering and is top for international support and visa advice.
The University of East London offers campus living to international students on the UEL Docklands campus. UEL offers accommodation in both East and West Halls, featuring amenities such as en-suite rooms and shared kitchen living as standard. The rooms and kitchens have been recently refurbished in the premium accommodation available.
All shared housing offers beds with under-bed storage, Wi-Fi (with 100mbps speed), study desks and chairs, built-in shelving and cupboard space. There is also 24-hour security.
Amongst the world-class facilities at the University of East London is Sports Dock, a £21 million sports facility. LeBron James has trained here, as has Team USA, which used SportsDock as their training base for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
There is a 24/7 Docklands library close to a campus shop and bookstore.
There are 26 sports clubs as part of the 90 student societies run at the University of East London. The freshers' fair is an excellent opportunity to make new friends and find exciting hobbies. The University of East London Students' Union (UELSU) runs a packed social calendar of events throughout the year, including quiz nights, comedy evenings, karaoke, and games.
Campuses
Being based in a vibrant and thriving part of London means getting to enjoy a lively nightlife as well as having plenty of opportunities in a business scene on the up and up. There's also plenty of green spaces nearby and easy connections to the centre of London.
East London is the most cost-effective part of the capital city compared to other boroughs. Students on the Stratford campus are near the Olympic park and Westfields shopping centre. Those located on the Docklands campus can enjoy a stroll along the docks or take the Uber boat to see the city's tourist sights.
Being based in a vibrant and thriving part of London means enjoying a lively nightlife and having plenty of opportunities in a business scene that offers easy connections to the centre of London.
Ranking
by QS
901-950
by THE
1001–1200
by GUARDIAN
96
FAQs
UEL partners with prestigious Chevening and supports Chevening scholars worldwide to offer Chevening scholarships. The Commonwealth Scholarships Commission in the UK offers a number of scholarships schemes to enable Commonwealth students to study in the UK for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
East London is more affordable than the other areas of London, with cheaper rent and house prices in areas such as Plaistow and East Ham.
