University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
- Location(s): London, The United Kingdom
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
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UCL has been described by the Sunday Times newspaper as ‘an intellectual powerhouse with a world-class reputation’ and is consistently ranked amongst the world’s finest universities. Academic reputation One of the highest ranked universities in th... read more
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I have made many international friends that I still speak to daily. I feel much more self-reliant and confident. I think that I would like to live abroad permanently. It was definitely worthwhile. Miranda B - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Definitely! London's an amazing city and it's helping me out with some questions about my future. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned to be a lot more independent. It was very worthwhile. A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Great courses. Great independence. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I think it was definitely worthwhile. Although I was not that satisfied with the education I received at University College London, I loved the city, loved the people, and overall I had an amazing time. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained a greater perspective on how a truly international city operates. It was definitely worth it. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I loved being in a city and having all of the cultural/culinary/other experiences that provided. It was worthwhile to explore a new place and to come back to Middlebury with a greater appreciation for the things I had missed while abroad. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I loved being abroad in London: it felt like the beginning of my ascent into adulthood. The independence I had and the accessibility of a social life and travel made me feel empowered and helped me solidify my wants and my personality. I am very fond of the friends I made and the classes I took. If I could change it, though, I w... Lucia A P - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to live on my own in a foreign place, without knowing a single person beforehand. I learned the skills I need to interact with people outside my own home and comfort zone. I realized the similarities as well as vast differences between the different peoples of the world. It was worthwhile, in that I have made inter... A student - Fordham University View Entire Review
It was worthwhile in that I gained a lot of life experience and independence, but I wish I had had a little more connection to the community. Perhaps it's because UCL is such a large institution, but I never really developed a sense of community with the students in my class or the department I was a part of, so I was less inves... anniepology - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Definitely worth the expense. A great way to learn while living in a city and experiencing another culture. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Experienced a very different education system and school that was big and had no traditional campus. The city enhanced my time there, and I took advantage of museums. Was worthwhile. londonpsyc - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot living about navigating foreign places. I would do it again in a heartbeat A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I fell in love with London. The experience helped me to really solidify my future plan. tip.laochinda - Wellesley College View Entire Review
1. Greater self-awareness: there's not even a language barrier for London programs, but it's still study abroad, and being away from my friends and my college for a year resulted in a certain sense of loneliness that forced me to get in touch with myself more than I had before coming to London. This experience is different for e... C2014 - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned that translocating yourself to a different place for a year can be a bit intimidating--especially when you have an established routine/set of friends at Wellesley. It was worthwhile to me to try something different, and although it wasn't always easy or fun, I think it was extremely worthwhile. I learned not to be too ... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
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I learned what it is like to live by yourself for 9 months and how to figure out a city you've never lived in before. I learned about photography and different photographic processes. I learned about the histories of different art forms and about the contemporary fine art world. I learned about myself and pushed myself in ways t... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was absolutely worthwhile. I became much more independent and learned a huge amount about myself and my subject of choice. A student - Barnard College View Entire Review
I gained independence and resilience, which were important and worthwhile lessons to learn, although I did not like the way I had to learn them. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned about the British education system at the university level. I also learned about European culture and history. Yes, study abroad was a worthwhile experience. Qiongqiong Y - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
That I should have gone somewhere that spoke a different language. I also learned a lot about traveling and myself. madeline.furlong - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I didn't really care for the school academic policies in certain departments in UCL; but life in London was worth it. Also I learned and read a lot. Academics were great, just the policies were uptight and strange for me, as an american keira k - Wellesley College View Entire Review
My abroad experience was worthwhile; I gained cultural knowledge and was able to travel Europe extensively, a once in a lifetime opportunity. kayleigh.butler - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Broadened sense of the world Diana S - Wellesley College View Entire Review
About
UCL has been described by the Sunday Times newspaper as ‘an intellectual powerhouse with a world-class reputation’ and is consistently ranked amongst the world’s finest universities. Academic reputation
- One of the highest ranked universities in the UK and in the top ten universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings)
- Ranked third in the UK for world leading research
- 21 Nobel Prize winners from our former students and academic staff
- High quality education which includes the latest research and innovative approaches to learning
- Emphasis on small-group teaching, with an overall staff-student ratio of 1:9
International perspective
- A dynamic and cosmopolitan atmosphere with around 30% students from outside the UK, from almost 140 different countries
- Internationally relevant curricula, ensuring that UCL students are educated for global citizenship and leadership
- Active exchange and research links with over 260 universities around the world
- Study abroad opportunities in many degree programmes
Outstanding location
- Located on a compact site in the heart of London with extensive academic facilities on campus
- Proximity to unparalleled resources such as the British Library, museums, archives, cultural institutions and professtional bodies
- Situated at the centre of one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting cities
Future prospects
- UCL degrees are recognized and respected around the world
- UCL graduates are highly sought after by employers
- Support and advice on career choices open to all students at all stages of their degree programme
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Pre-Engineering
- Celtic Languages, Literature
- Pre-Law Studies
- English Language and Literature
- Writing, General
- British Literature
- Liberal Arts, General Studies
- Mathematics, Statistics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Historic Preservation
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Business Administration and Management
- History
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