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.

Latest ranking updates for London Metropolitan University
  • January 2025: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) with London Metropolitan University in position 301.
  • November 2024: Publication of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Business Administration). Ranking position #301.
  • October 2024: London Metropolitan University ranks 601 in the latest THE World University Rankings from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
  • September 2024: The Times and The Sunday Times announced latest results of The Times Good University Guide by Subject (Business, Management and Marketing) with London Metropolitan University in position 81.
#75
University Guru Meta Ranking
of London Metropolitan University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 19 different rankings

University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #35 
    • #44 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #39 
    • #47 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Business

    • #39 
    • #47 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #74 
    • #85 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

Design

    • #34 
    • #41 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Education

    • #71 
    • #88 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #36 
    • #49 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #71 
    • #88 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #20 
    • #26 
    Health Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #62 
    • #76 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #66 
    • #78 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #46 
    • #60 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #79 
    • #99 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #88 
    • #110 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #55 
    • #501 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #60 
    • #72 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #59 
    • #72 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #59 
    • #73 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #67 
    • #80 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #50 
    • #61 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #64 
    • #80 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for London Metropolitan University

Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#5 
Design
Health Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#26 
Medicine & Health
Architecture The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#44 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Business and Management The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#47 
Business
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#49 
Law
Psychology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#60 
Social Studies & Humanities
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#61 
Sports Science
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#77 
Education
Computer Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#104 
Computer Science

Student Ratings for London Metropolitan University

4.3
University Guru Student Satisfaction Index
based on 485 student ratings
Facebook logo Facebook ratings
4.3 (based on 485 student ratings)

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.

Key facts

Foundation year:
2002
Telephone:
+44 20 7423 0000
Address:
166 - 220 Holloway Road
EC3N 2EY, London
England UK
Website:
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/
Social:

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

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

Student composition of London Metropolitan University

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
9920
postgraduates:
1440
Total:
11360
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
3585
Education and Teaching:
1100
Creative Arts and Design:
890
Biosciences:
810
Allied Health:
620
Psychology:
610
Sociology:
555
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
370
Law:
365
Social Policy:
355
Architecture, Building and Planning:
290
Computing:
280
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
220
Politics:
190
Chemistry:
170
Mathematical Sciences:
110
Performing Arts:
105
English Studies:
100
Languages and Area Studies :
100
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
100
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
120
United States:
70
China:
35
Nigeria:
25
Russia:
15
Switzerland:
15
Iran:
15
Norway:
10
Pakistan:
10
Nepal:
10
Malaysia:
10
Korea (South):
10
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
South Africa:
10
Morocco:
10
Sri Lanka:
5
Brazil:
5
Albania:
5
Mexico:
5
Canada:
5
Bermuda:
5
United Arab Emirates:
5
Saudi Arabia:
5
Lebanon:
5
Turkey:
5
Australia:
5
Singapore:
5
Philippines:
5
Algeria:
5
Angola:
5
Botswana:
5
Egypt:
5
Kenya:
5
Malawi:
5
Mauritius:
5
Bangladesh:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of London Metropolitan University

Holloway
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FAQ

London Metropolitan University ranks #75 in England UK in our meta ranking of 108 university rankings. See rankings of all 379 universities in England UK.

London Metropolitan University ranks #16 in London in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 87 universities in London.

London Metropolitan University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings: Europe and more. See all 19 rankings of London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University achieved #93 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 108 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for London Metropolitan University.

London Metropolitan University achieved the highest ranking for Design. It is ranked #5 in (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 108 university rankings London Metropolitan University ranks #16 among universities in London and #75 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of London Metropolitan University.

In our meta ranking London Metropolitan University ranks #75 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.