London Metropolitan University Rankings of London Metropolitan University

Founded in 1848, London Metropolitan University is located in the urban setting of North London. LMU is just a 40-minute walk to Camden Town or a 20-minute tube ride from central London. Some of the benefits that students can expect when choosing LMU include a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, reputable career guidance services, and orientation services for recently-arrived international students. This institution has a selective admissions standard, so it’s recommended to prepare for your interview well in advance.

About London Metropolitan University

PROS

  • Located just 20 minutes away from Camden Town, students have the option to spend their free time there when they need some away from the campus.
  • London Metropolitan University offers a culturally diverse campus experience, helping international students to quickly feel welcome and at home after moving.
  • Ranked the best millennial university in the country by Times Higher Education, in their Young University Rankings category. It’s likely that this university will continue its upward trend of success.

CONS

  • Students express that the university accommodation is expensive in relation to the quality that they receive.
  • Many students mention that the social scene is not very active at London Met University, and for this reason students tend to visit Camden Town with their university friends.
Latest ranking updates for London Metropolitan University
  • 01 Jan, 2023: London Metropolitan University ranks 1807 in the latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics.
  • 28 Nov, 2022: Urap announced latest results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance with London Metropolitan University in position 2734.
  • 24 Sep, 2022: London Metropolitan University ranks 104 in the latest The Guardian League Table from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
  • 24 Sep, 2022: Publication of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management). Ranking position #90.
Admission advice for international students

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Highest subject rankings for London Metropolitan University

Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#3 
Design
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#25 
Law
Architecture CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#31 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Food Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#34 
Agriculture
Social Policy CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#36 
Social Studies & Humanities
Pharmacology & Pharmacy CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#45 
Medicine & Health
Art & Design CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#55 
Arts Visual & Performing
Chemistry CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#57 
Natural Sciences
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#60 
Sports Science
Communication & Media Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#79 
Journalism & Media Studies

University rankings

    • #104 
    • #128 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #81 
    • #104 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #101 
    • #123 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #61 
    • #801 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 08 June, 2022]
    • #87 
    • #2734 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #53 
    • #777 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 04 March, 2022]
    • #43 
    • #579 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 16 September, 2021]
    • #41 
    • #572 
    RUR Research Performance Ranking
    [Published 16 September, 2020]
    • #28 
    • #145 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #82 
    • #1807 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 01 January, 2023]

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #27 
    • #34 
    Food Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #24 
    • #31 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #32 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #44 
    • #55 
    Art & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #59 
    • #69 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Business

    • #74 
    • #90 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #72 
    • #91 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #84 
    • #105 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #75 
    • #88 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Computer Science

    • #82 
    • #105 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Design

    • #31 
    • #39 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Education

    • #69 
    • #85 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #70 
    • #88 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #67 
    • #79 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Law

    • #20 
    • #25 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #36 
    • #48 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Medicine & Health

    • #35 
    • #45 
    Pharmacology & Pharmacy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Natural Sciences

    • #70 
    • #90 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #47 
    • #57 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #67 
    • #77 
    Criminology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #45 
    • #58 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #64 
    • #77 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #41 
    • #55 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #57 
    • #74 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #28 
    • #36 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #52 
    • #64 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #60 
    • #71 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #41 
    • #52 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Sports Science

    • #46 
    • #60 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #67 
    • #81 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

Student Reviews for London Metropolitan University

Student satisfaction:
4.0 (based on 95 student reviews)

“The support from lecturers has been more than enough for me, as we have a preparation session before each assessment and we receive feedback immediately after them. This helps the students to improve for future assignments.”

“The university is ethnically diverse with many international students, which allows you to meet more different kinds of people from different walks of life. However, I wish the accommodation were slightly more affordable, as although there are various options, I wouldn’t consider any of them especially cheap.”

“I love the fact that the university lets you do things your own way without interfering with your ideas, as long as it’s done correctly. I could ask for more group assignments though, which would allow us students to get to know each other a little better while we study.”

About London Metropolitan University

  • London Metropolitan University
  • Being an international student in London
  • Summer graduation 2019 - How does it feel to graduate?
  • Why I love London Met

TEF Award For Teaching and Student Outcomes

London Metropolitan University not available
What does it measure?
TEF stands for "Teaching Excellence and Student Outcome Framework". The award is based on an assessment of undergraduate studies only.
It is primarily based on following criteria:
  • Student satisfaction
    This is based on data of the National Student Survey (NSS). In our section on student reviews you find detailed uptodate NSS survey results of London Metropolitan University.
  • Continuation / Dropout rates
    The percentage of students that continue their studies from year to year is based on data of the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
  • Employment outcomes
    The percentage of students who after graduation either proceeded to further studies or are in highly skilled employment.
How does this compare to other universities?
Among all UK universities and colleges:
  • 0 received TEF Gold
  • 0 received TEF Silver
  • 0 received TEF Bronze
  • 0 received a provisional award.
Source: Office for students (last updated May 26, 2021)

StuDocu Student Reviews

StuDocu has published the StuDocu World University Ranking, which is entirely based on student reviews. Over 100.000 students have reviewed over 1500 universities worldwide. London Metropolitan University is ranked in position 20 for Europe. Below you can find the 16 sub-ratings of London Metropolitan University in comparison to the averages among all universities in England UK. For illustrative purposes we have transferred the original 10 point scale into a 5 star scale.

Studies
Overall score
4.6
Quality of Courses/Teaching
4.5
Employer Recruiting & Career Services
4.3
Financial Aid
4.1
Studying Remotely
4.3
Feeling of Inclusivity
4.6
Leisure
Quality of Life
4.5
Student Clubs/Associations
3.9
Sports Culture
3.8
Dating Scene
3.1
Campus
Common Areas & Sports Facilities
4.5
Safety on Campus
4.7
Location
4.7
Accessibility for Disabled Students
4.2
Food on Campus
4.1
Housing
3.8
Source: StuDocu World University Ranking 2020

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of London Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction: 82 (392 respondents)

Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 52 students of London Metropolitan University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for London Metropolitan University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 69.8

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of London Metropolitan University

  Course
1 Economics, Finance and International Business - BSc 100/100 (10 student reviews)
2 Data Science - BSc 100/100 (15 student reviews)
3 Airline, Airport and Aviation Management - BSc 97/100 (31 student reviews)
4 Theatre and Film - BA 95/100 (12 student reviews)
5 Theatre and Performance - BA 95/100 (12 student reviews)
6 Primary Education (two-year accelerated degree) - BA 94/100 (17 student reviews)
7 Business Management and Human Resource Management - BA 93/100 (57 student reviews)
8 Business Management and Marketing - BA 91/100 (10 student reviews)
9 Economics and Finance - BSc 88/100 (33 student reviews)
10 Social Work - BSc 88/100 (40 student reviews)
Source: STUDENT REVIEWS - NSS student review 2020 data

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of London Metropolitan University

  Course Median Salary (15 months after graduation)
1 Social Work - BSc £30,000.00
2 Biomedical Science - BSc £25,000.00
3 Graphic Design (with preparatory semester) - BA £24,000.00
4 Film and Television Production - BA £24,000.00
5 Interior Architecture and Design (with preparatory semester) - BA £24,000.00
6 International Relations with Languages - BA £24,000.00
7 International Relations and Politics - BA £24,000.00
8 Interior Design (with preparatory semester) - BA £24,000.00
9 Politics - BA £24,000.00
10 Graphic Design - BA £24,000.00
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO)

Student composition of London Metropolitan University

Students by subject
Business and Management:
3140
education and teaching:
1030
Performing Arts:
850
Creative Arts and Design:
850
Biosciences:
750
Psychology:
585
Sociology:
515
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
495
Law:
440
allied health:
435
Social Policy:
410
architecture, building and planning:
320
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
225
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
200
Politics:
180
English Studies:
135
Computing:
130
Mathematical Sciences:
115
languages and area studies :
110
Chemistry:
55
Foreign students by nationality
Italy:
130
India:
120
USA:
70
Romania:
60
Spain:
60
Germany:
50
Poland:
45
Greece:
40
France:
40
China:
35
Lithuania:
30
Nigeria:
25
Portugal:
20
Ireland:
20
Sweden:
15
Iran:
15
Bulgaria:
15
Belgium:
15
Switzerland:
15
Russia:
15
Finland:
15
Norway:
10
South Korea:
10
Pakistan:
10
Morocco:
10
Nepal:
10
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
South Africa:
10
Netherlands:
10
Malaysia:
10
Denmark:
10
Cyprus (European Union):
10
Lebanon:
5
Australia:
5
Sri Lanka:
5
Singapore:
5
Philippines:
5
Saudi Arabia:
5
United Arab Emirates:
5
Bermuda:
5
Canada:
5
Mexico:
5
Albania:
5
Angola:
5
Bangladesh:
5
Mauritius:
5
Malawi:
5
Kenya:
5
Egypt:
5
Botswana:
5
Algeria:
5
Slovakia:
5
Latvia:
5
Hungary:
5
Gibraltar:
5
Czech Republic:
5
Austria:
5
Turkey:
5
Brazil:
5

Key facts

Institution type:
Public
Facilities:
Library, sports facilities
University Size:
 students: 9200; staff: 2400
Foundation year:
2002
students:
9200
undergraduates:
7085
postgraduates:
2115
academic staff:
2400
Telephone:
+44 20 7423 0000
Address:
166 - 220 Holloway Road
EC3N 2EY, London
England UK
Website:
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/
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  • One Campus, One Community
    12/15
  • Being an international student in London
    13/15
  • Summer graduation 2019 - What's your favourite memory?
    14/15
  • International students at London Met
    15/15

Campuses of London Metropolitan University

Aldgate Site
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Art and Design
Architecture
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Airline, Airport and Aviation Management
Accounting and Finance
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FAQ

London Metropolitan University ranks #94 in England UK in our meta ranking of 133 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

London Metropolitan University ranks #17 in London in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 90 universities in London.

London Metropolitan University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, QS World University Rankings, URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance, RUR World University Rankings and more. See all 12 rankings of London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University achieved #104 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 133 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University achieved the highest ranking for Design. It is ranked #3 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Interior Design). See all subject rankings for London Metropolitan University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 133 university rankings London Metropolitan University ranks #17 among universities in London and #94 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.

In our meta ranking London Metropolitan University ranks #94 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in London. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.

London Metropolitan University ranks for Business (Marketing) #1 among universities in London and #75 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University ranks for Arts Visual & Performing (Art & Design) #1 among universities in London and #44 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University ranks for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Policy) #1 among universities in London and #28 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University ranks for Education (Education) #1 among universities in London and #69 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University ranks for Journalism & Media Studies (Communication & Media Studies) #1 among universities in London and #67 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University ranks for Medicine & Health (Pharmacology & Pharmacy) #1 among universities in London and #35 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University ranks for Natural Sciences (Chemistry) #1 among universities in London and #47 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University ranks for Agriculture (Food Science) #1 among universities in London and #27 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University ranks for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture) #1 among universities in London and #24 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University ranks for Sports Science (Sports Science) #1 among universities in London and #46 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University ranks for Computer Science (Computer Science) #1 among universities in London and #82 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University ranks for Law (Law) #1 among universities in London and #20 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University ranks for Design (Interior Design) #1 among universities in London and #3 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.