{"id":233566,"date":"2021-05-25T10:29:14","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T10:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/uk\/gsi_study_guides\/international-student-guide-ucl-faculties\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T11:00:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T11:00:53","slug":"international-student-guide-ucl-faculties","status":"publish","type":"gsi_study_guides","link":"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/uk\/study-in-uk\/study-guides\/international-student-guide-ucl-faculties\/","title":{"rendered":"UCL Faculty Guide for International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

University College London<\/a> comprises 11 different faculties, all world\u2011leading in teaching and research. As one of the top\u2011ranked universities globally, UCL provides a dynamic and challenging environment for international students across a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Learn more about each of these faculties below. StudyIn is an officially contracted UCL partner for postgraduate applications<\/strong>, and you can begin yours \u2014 or have any questions answered \u2014 by arranging a free consultation<\/a> today.<\/p>\n

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Student Guide to UCL Faculties<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Faculty of Arts & Humanities<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Faculty of Arts & Humanities offers programmes in English, Classical Studies, Fine Art, Philosophy and more. International students benefit from a global academic community, interdisciplinary study options, and close connections to London\u2019s cultural institutions, supporting creative development and critical inquiry.<\/p>\n

The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Bartlett is UCL\u2019s world\u2011leading hub for architecture, planning, and built\u2011environment disciplines. Students gain access to cutting\u2011edge research, industry partnerships, and collaborative opportunities across 13 specialist schools and institutes, preparing them to address global urban and environmental challenges.<\/p>\n

Faculty of Brain Sciences<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This faculty leads pioneering work in neuroscience, psychology, language sciences, and sensory systems. International students study alongside researchers whose discoveries shape global understanding of cognition, behaviour, and neurological health.<\/p>\n

Faculty of Engineering Sciences<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Engineering at UCL spans ten departments, offering flexible pathways across undergraduate and postgraduate study. Students benefit from innovation\u2011driven teaching, interdisciplinary research, industry engagement, and access to world\u2011class laboratories and facilities.<\/p>\n

UCL Institute of Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The UCL Institute of Education (IOE) is the world\u2019s top\u2011ranked centre for Education, leading global research and teaching in learning, policy, leadership and social sciences. Students join a diverse community preparing for impactful careers in education, government, NGOs and academia.<\/p>\n

Faculty of Laws<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Faculty of Laws offers internationally recognised LLB, LLM and interdisciplinary programmes. Students benefit from proximity to London\u2019s legal institutions and access to specialist centres such as the Centre for Ethics and Law and the Centre for Access to Justice.<\/p>\n

Faculty of Life Sciences<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This faculty covers pharmacy, biomedical sciences, biosciences and neuroscience. Students learn in cutting\u2011edge research environments with strong links to London hospitals, research institutes and industry partners, preparing them for careers in health innovation and scientific research.<\/p>\n

Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The MAPS faculty includes Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Space & Climate Physics, Mathematics and more. Students benefit from UCL\u2019s strong research culture, high\u2011performance computing facilities, and excellent graduate outcomes in academia and industry.<\/p>\n

Faculty of Medical Sciences<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Faculty of Medical Sciences delivers medical and biomedical education through six departments and partnerships with leading teaching hospitals. Students access clinical placements, advanced laboratories and a world\u2011class biomedical research ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Faculty of Population Health Sciences<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This faculty unites seven institutes focused on global and public health. Students engage with epidemiology, health policy, data\u2011driven healthcare and international health challenges, supported by interdisciplinary research and practical learning opportunities.<\/p>\n

Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Offering programmes in Economics, History, Geography, Political Science and more, this faculty provides students with access to leading researchers, global policy engagement opportunities, and the intellectual diversity of London.<\/p>\n

Study at University College London<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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