About University of East London (UEL)

University of East London (UEL) Highlights 

• The University has been ranked in the world’s top 200 in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2018 and second in the UK for the quality of teaching
• UEL is ranked 2nd in London for Architecture and 3rd for Civil Engineering (Guardian University Guide 2018)
• UEL is ranked as a 2nd modern university in London for 'teaching on my course' and 'overall satisfaction' by NSS 2017
• According to National Student Survey 2017, UEL shows 84% of overall satisfaction among students 
• The University of East London (UEL) has been voted as one of the top universities in the UK for sport by the 'Which? University Student Survey 2017'
• International scholarship at UEL covers part of the cost of course fees
• The University also offers 6 Masters with work placement as well as academic and English preparation courses (English pre-sessional and International foundation programmes)

College Info

University of East London is one of the top academic institutions providing its students with quality education and excellent career opportunities. It has established in the year 1892 and gained university status in 1992.

UEL offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and part-time degree courses in the fields of business, law, social sciences, journalism, architecture, engineering, health, sports, science, psychology and the arts. The university also provides programs for apprenticeships, research and study abroad.

It has more than 600 teachers and 17,000 students from 134 countries.

University of East London (UEL) Campuses

University of East London has three campuses in Stratford and Docklands,

Stratford Campus : Located in one of London's best-connected areas: close to the thriving city center of Stratford, Olympic Park 2012, and just 15 minutes from London's West End.

Facilities available in Strarford Campus : a new library and learning centre, upgraded laboratories and computer services. The Cass School of Education and Communities, and Centre for Clinical Education in Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Sports Science. There's also a campus restaurant and bookshop, and a Students 'Union café-bar.

USS Stratford Campus: It is one of the most modern and well- campuses in London. It's serving 3,400 students. There are courses in law and criminology, dance and performing arts, as well as the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Facilities available in USS Stratford Campus : performing arts spaces, three performance studios, the Harvard lecture theatre, with live lecture capture technology; the multimedia Weston Learning Centre; a dedicated MBA suite and teaching space; a 300-seat specialised tiered lecture; and a simulated courtroom for mooting experience.

Docklands Campus: located in the historic Royal Docks. 

Facilities available in Docklands Campus: modern lecture theatres and seminar rooms,  24/7 library and learning centre, and a multimedia production centre - complete with audio and visual labs and studios. 24/7 Docklands library, £21m Sports Dock centre, a campus shop and bookstore, the Children’s Garden Nursery, cafés, eateries, a late bar, plus Student Union facilities, including a student lounge

University of East London (UEL) Facilities in Campus

• 24-hour libraries with over 300,000 books and journals, as well as study space, computers and open spaces.
• The £ 21 million Sports Dock is based on the Docklands campus, and this is where sports scientists are taught.
•  Exercise Physiology labs and Bio mechanics labs as well as a wide range of fitness facilities available to all students.
• 10 teaching laboratories, 
• 6 dedicated research laboratories 
• variety of specialist equipment.
• working podiatry clinic,
•  biomechanics laboratory,
•  orthotics manufacturing room.
• nail surgery suite .

University of East London (UEL) Location Specialities 

Studying in East London is really convenient also it provides easy access to Central London for work and graduate careers fairs, while locally there are good part-time jobs for students who want to work while studying.

Docklands Campus has its own train station, while Stratford Campus is near  to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Westfield Shopping Centre .

Central London is less than half an hour away by tube. All campuses are  easily assessable by pulbic transport or by car.

Accommodation 

The University of East London is one of the few universities in London to offer campus accommodation. The stunning waterfront Residence Halls is convenient, secure and comfortable.

University of East London (UEL) Ranking

• 801 – 1000th in World University Rankings 2020 by Times Higher Education
• 101 – 200th in Impact Rankings 2020 by Times Higher Education
• 201 – 250th in Young University Rankings 2020 by Times Higher Education
• 801 – 1000th in 2021 QS Global World Ranking
• 101 – 150th in Top 50 under 50 in 2021 ranking by QS World University Ranking
• 78th in 2020 Country ranking by Unirank
• 959th in 2020 World ranking by Unirank

Teaching Quality

National Student Survey conducted in 2018 universally appreciated the quality of  teaching by UEL. 

University of East London (UEL) Academic Divisions

• Architecture, Computing and Engineering
• Arts and Digital Industries
• Cass School of Education and Communities
• Health, Sport and Bioscience
• Psychology
• Royal Docks School of Business and Law
• Social Sciences

Study Options Available 

• Business
• Law
• Social Science
•  Journalism
• Architecture
• Engineering
• Health, Sports
• Sciences
• Psychology
• Arts.

Why  University of East London?

• The University is located in London which is UK’s most exciting and cosmopolitan city that offers excellent cultural and social opportunities.
• A comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes have been designed to meet the academic interests and career expectations of students.
• UEL has been awarded the highest possible rating for ‘Quality of study programmes and academic standards of the degrees’ by UK government’s Quality Assurance Agency.
• UEL offering a variety of scholarships to international students that range up to £4,000.
• Ranked No. 1 in the UK for inclusivity –  diverse student population coming from different cultural, social, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• The International Office offers a free programme to welcome new international students to London and UEL.

How to Reach University of East London (UEL)?

• By public transport, the Docklands campus is served by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), with trains running every 5-10 minutes from the Cyprus station. Campus is also easily assessable via road. Docklands campus is near to City Airport.
• Campus Stratford is a short walk from the Stratford and Stratford International railway station. It is also served by the Jubilee and Central Underground lines, the DLR and a bus station.
• University Square Stratford is in the centre of Stratford - five minutes’ walk from Stratford station.
• A free, regular bus operates between the Docklands and Stratford campuses, with a bus stop directly outside the Student Village.

University of East London (UEL) Financial Aid for International Students

• The University of East London provides 2 million GBP in bursaries and scholarships for international students
• The University of East London International scholarships range from 1,000 GBP to 5,000 GBP discount of the first-year tuition fee. Only offer holders for undergraduate and postgraduate programs are eligible for this scholarship. Exceptions to these are students of one of the following programs:
  • Pre-sessional English programs
  • International foundation programs
  • Franchised programs
  • Short courses or exchange/study abroad programs
  • Pre-Masters programs
  • Two year Masters programs
• External scholarships acceptable by the University of East London are:

• Chevening Scholarship: Chevening Scholarship is funded by the UK Government and its partners to award international postgraduate students of developing countries to develop global leaders. The amount covers full Scholarship which includes flights, accommodation, course fees, and a monthly allowance
• The Commonwealth Scholarships Commission is open for postgraduate students from the commonwealth nations. The award covers the entire cost of study

University of East London (UEL) Famous Aluminis

• Firoz Patel is the founder of the renowned charity organization Childreach International.
• Tony Rochford is the director of programming at MTV UK and has worked in some popular TV channels like CBeebies.
• Adam Gemili is a star athlete and the first Briton ever to run 100 meters in under 10 seconds and 200 meters in under 20 seconds. 
• Roger Taylor is a popular musician, songwriter, and singer and is the drummer in the famous British rock band, 
• Queen. Rupa Asha Huq is a columnist, DJ, and British Labor Party politician. 
• Kemi Adeosun was the Nigerian finance minister in 2015. 

University of East London (UEL) English Language Requirements:

Undergraduate standard requirements (Requirement changes as per program)

• IELTS 5.5 (5.5 in all components)
• IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Listening and Reading)

Postgraduate standard requirements (Requirement changes as per program)

• IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Listening and Reading)
• IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6 in each component)
• IELTS 7.0 (at least 6.5 in each component)

Test	Minimum required score(UG)	Minimum required score(PG)
IELTS	5.5 (All Components, Listening and Reading), 6.0 (Writing and Speaking)	6.0 (Writing and Speaking) 5.5 (Listening and Reading) 7.0 (all components)
PTE	51 (All Components, Reading and Listening), 56 (Writing and Speaking)	56 (Writing and Reading) 62 or 67 (all components)

Visa Process for International Students

• Apply for a Tier 4 General Student Visa.
• Complete online Visa application.
• Pay the Application fee (£348)
• Acquire CAS certificate from the university.
• Submit proof of all funding and finances( Maintenance Requirement)
• Additional Documents: Valid Photographs, Passport, TB test Certificate(optional), ATAS certificate(optional)
• Submit Biometric details at a Visa Application center
• Attend the Visa interview

University of East London (UEL) Highlights

Application Portal	Direct from the international page of the school website or via UCAS
Application Fee	UCAS applicants pay 20 GBP to 26 GBP while the direct application is free
Mode of Payment	Bank transfer or banker's draft, online payment, credit or debit card
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Intake Seasons	September and March
Work Experience	Work experience not required but optional for some courses
Financial aid	Discounts and scholarships

University of East London (UEL)  The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The following are the categories of the tuition fee payable by the students

Study Level and Course	Tuition fees Per Annum (GBP)
Undergraduate courses	12,700
Postgraduate courses	12,700 (M Arch Architecture only)
2 Year Master's with industrial placement	13,920 + (placement fee of 3,500 GBP)
2 Year Master's with industrial placement (Professional services)	13,680 + (placement fee of 2,000 GBP)
MBA	15,000
MBA with Placement	15,000 + (placement fee of 3,-000 GBP)

The total estimated annual cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is as presented on the table below:

Fees	Undergraduate (GBP)	Postgraduate (GBP)
Tuition	12,700	12,700 – 18,000
Living Cost (Accommodation, Medical Insurance, Meal, Books, etc)	15,180 (1,265 per month)	15,180 (1,265 per month)
Total	27,880	27,880 – 33,180

Note: The cost stated above is just an estimate as the actual cost of living depends on the lifestyle of the students.

International students offered admission are required to pay tuition fee deposit. The deposits are:

• Undergraduate – 4,000 GBP
• Postgraduate – 3,000 GBP
• MBA – 5,000 GBP