Exchange: University College, London (UCL)

UCL is one of the world’s leading universities, founded in London to open up education to all on equal terms, and to bring the benefits of learning to society. Ranked 9th by QS worldwide Universities in 2024, UCL’s research and teaching drive entrepreneurial solutions to the world’s major problems. Students have taken courses here in areas such as History, Anthropology, Political Science and Commerce.  

To watch the UCL Study Abroad introduction video, click here. 

Credit Equivalency: 120 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE 

Available courses: Read the UCL study option information here.  

Not all departments are available, and only the following departments are open to exchange students.   

Every program within the following Faculties:

Faculty of Engineering Sciences 
Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences 
Faculty of Life Sciences 
Faculty of Brain Sciences (under programs of BA Linguistics and BSc Psychology)
Within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the following departments are available (other departments are not open)
              Department of European Social and Political Studies 
  Department of Arts and Sciences (BASc)
Within the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences, the following departments are available (other departments are not open) 
  Department of Anthropology
  Department of History
  Department of Economics
  Department of Geography
  Department of Political Science
  Institute of the Americas

*Students are expected to take at least 50% of their courses within their admitting department, but may choose up to 50% as electives from other departments (subject to availability, course tutor approval, and meeting any prerequisites). 

**The School of Management and Department of Mathematics courses are only available for full-year and winter term. Students nominated to Fall term only cannot take Management modules nor Mathematics modules.  

*** If you are interested in applying for Computer Science, 

  • You must have a background in CS and have more than 65% of courses on your transcript related to CS.
  • You must choose the CS department at UCL as the only host department (you cannot choose any other department)
  • You should aim to take all courses (modules) offered by the CS department at UCL.
  • CS students applying for Term 1 only will have limits on course selections; students will not be able to take any courses that have final exam.

**** If you would like to be admitted to the Department of Economics, you must meet the Entry Requirements outlined on this page.

Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. Please find more information here

Location

Country(ies): UK (England)
City: London
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: No
Timeline: Fall (Sep-Dec), Winter (Jan-Jun), Year-long (Sep-Jun)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Fall/Full Year Deadline: January 15, 2025
Winter Deadline: April 2, 2025

Details

Language of Study: English
Level of Study: Undergrad
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: No fee
Funding: IE Award

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: All
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 3.3 (Undergraduates) or B (Graduates), exchange only available after 2 years of study