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UCL (University College London)
UCL (University College London) is a university in London, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
13th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 72.6 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | UCL (University College London) | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 83.7% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 3,558 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 92.8% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 75.1% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £50,100 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 23% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | UCL (University College London) | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 87.6% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 83.4% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 76.9% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 88.4% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 80.5% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 90.6% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 78.2% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
UCL (University College London) appears in 22 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 1st of 100 | 88.1% | £41,00037% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 4th of 122 | 87.9% | £57,50060% above the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 3rd of 87 | 83.9% | £62,60077% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 4th of 74 | 84.2% | £37,00023% above the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 5th of 63 | 80.3% | £55,30025% above the UK average for this subject |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 4th of 40 | 87.6% | £42,80020% above the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 6th of 41 | 88.3% | £37,30022% above the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 6th of 40 | 85.6% | £40,60022% above the UK average for this subject |
| Combined and general studies | 1st of 6 | 81.0% | Not published |
| Mathematical sciences | 5th of 27 | 87.0% | £64,80041% above the UK average for this subject |
| Chemistry | 1st of 5 | 88.5% | £55,60041% above the UK average for this subject |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 4th of 18 | 80.8% | £51,20051% above the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 13th of 57 | 90.4% | £28,7004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 14th of 49 | 80.5% | £69,50032% above the UK average for this subject |
| Physics and astronomy | 1st of 3 | 80.5% | £55,60026% above the UK average for this subject |
| Politics | 17th of 43 | 80.0% | Not published |
| Architecture, building and planning | 14th of 35 | 81.1% | £40,3001% above the UK average for this subject |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 3rd of 7 | 82.2% | £30,6003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 22nd of 51 | 81.4% | £39,90020% above the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 26th of 59 | 83.0% | £52,30028% above the UK average for this subject |
| Languages and area studies | 9th of 20 | 80.6% | £43,90022% above the UK average for this subject |
| Medicine and dentistry | 2nd of 4 | 85.9% | £57,100In line with the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Allied health, Computing, Creative arts and design, Media, journalism and communications, Performing arts, Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 160 to 175 band, and the most common band was 144 to 159 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 452 full-time degree courses; 7 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 278 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Silver overall (student experience Silver, student outcomes Gold). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
UCL (University College London) website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in London
Average private rent in the London area was £2,332 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in London.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- UCL (University College London): official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is UCL (University College London) in the Be Wise ranking?
13th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 72.6 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about UCL (University College London)?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 83.7% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 3,558 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was learning resources (90.6%, against 88.5%), and its lowest was assessment and feedback (76.9%, against 82.7%).
How many students continue their course at UCL (University College London)?
On Discover Uni data, 92.8% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do UCL (University College London) graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 75.1% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do UCL (University College London) graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £50,100 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 23% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for UCL (University College London)?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 144 to 159 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is UCL (University College London)'s TEF rating?
Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Silver for student experience and Gold for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near UCL (University College London)?
The ONS average private rent in the London area was £2,332 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.