University of East London Rankings of University of East London

The University of East London, often abbreviated to UEL, states their goal being to become the leading careers-focused university in the United Kingdom. UEL operates from three different campuses; Stratford Campus, Docklands Campus, and University Square Stratford. The Docklands Campus is the largest of the three campuses, and is just a 15-20 minute walk away from Central London, and 10-15 minutes away from Canary Wharf by train.

About University of East London

PROS

  • Learners at UEL have great things to say about the accommodation at the Docklands Campus. These student village houses are located on a stunning waterfront, just minutes away from London City airport. The campus boasts a variety of shops, a bar, and a laundrette.
  • Students also appreciate the Sports Dock facility, a world -class sports and teaching center that was home to Team USA during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • Awarded for being the most -improved university in a period of over ten years, by Times Higher Education. As the university continues to improve itself in academics, sports, and research, this is expected to continue.

CONS

  • Numerous students express that the residential department is slow responding to issues that they have with their accommodation, such as electrical faults or WiFi issues.
Latest ranking updates for University of East London
  • 01 Jan, 2023: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Ranking position #1372.
  • 28 Nov, 2022: University of East London ranks 2156 in the latest URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance from Urap .
  • 26 Oct, 2022: University of East London ranks 401 in the latest THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
  • 12 Oct, 2022: Publication of THE World University Rankings. Ranking position #1001.
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Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Highest subject rankings for University of East London

Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#22 
Design
Music The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#23 
Arts Visual & Performing
Physiotherapy The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#30 
Medicine & Health
Mechanical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#31 
Engineering
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#39 
Journalism & Media Studies
Building CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#40 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Social Work CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#50 
Social Studies & Humanities
Chemistry CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#55 
Natural Sciences
Sports Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#57 
Sports Science
Accounting and Finance The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#73 
Business

University rankings

    • #107 
    • #131 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #91 
    • #113 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #103 
    • #126 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #76 
    • #1001 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 12 October, 2022]
    • #52 
    • #801 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 08 June, 2022]
    • #72 
    • #478 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 04 April, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #251 
    THE Young University Rankings - Times Higher Education
    [Published 15 February, 2022]
    • #74 
    • #2156 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #27 
    • #138 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #74 
    • #1372 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 01 January, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #401 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Times Higher Education
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #67 
    • #851 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #401 
    THE University Impact Rankings - No Poverty (SDG1)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #401 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Zero Hunger (SDG2)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #401 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Good Health and Well-Being (SDG3)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #201 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Quality Education (SDG4)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #201 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Gender Equality (SDG5)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #17 
    • #401 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG6)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #29 
    • #601 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG7)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #27 
    • #401 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG8)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #15 
    • #601 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG9)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #17 
    • #68 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Reducing Inequalities (SDG10)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #28 
    • #401 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG11)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #29 
    • #401 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG12)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #32 
    • #401 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Climate Action (SDG13)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #401 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Life On Land (SDG15)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #401 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG16)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]
    • #36 
    • #301 
    THE University Impact Rankings - Partnerships for the Goals (SDG17)
    [Published 27 April, 2022]

Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #32 
    • #41 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #45 
    • #55 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #32 
    • #40 
    Building
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #66 
    • #81 
    Art & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #41 
    • #50 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #23 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #35 
    • #43 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Business

    • #57 
    • #73 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #78 
    • #97 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #92 
    • #113 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #80 
    • #93 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Computer Science

    • #77 
    • #98 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Design

    • #39 
    • #47 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #22 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Education

    • #63 
    • #80 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #66 
    • #82 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #49 
    • #401 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Engineering

    • #37 
    • #50 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #44 
    • #58 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #31 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #51 
    • #64 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #61 
    • #72 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #35 
    • #39 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Law

    • #75 
    • #90 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #81 
    • #98 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Medicine & Health

    • #57 
    • #68 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #53 
    • #68 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #36 
    • #46 
    Pharmacology & Pharmacy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #30 
    Physiotherapy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #30 
    • #35 
    Physiotherapy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Natural Sciences

    • #45 
    • #55 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #68 
    • #78 
    Criminology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #53 
    • #65 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #52 
    • #66 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #63 
    • #75 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #71 
    • #91 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #81 
    • #102 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #55 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #71 
    • #601 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #42 
    • #50 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #47 
    • #58 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #57 
    • #70 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Sports Science

    • #47 
    • #57 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #54 
    • #69 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

Student Reviews for University of East London

Student satisfaction:
4.1 (based on 587 student reviews)

“Fantastic university, I studied here for 2 years. The lecturers and staff in general are very helpful and supportive, although not all of them all the time. The location and the public transport options are just amazing, you can get anywhere you need to be very quickly. The facilities were top-notch and really allows the student to focus on what they are there to do.”

About University of East London

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TEF Award For Teaching and Student Outcomes

University of East London 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 University of East London.
  • 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. University of East London is ranked in position 142 for Europe. Below you can find the 16 sub-ratings of University of East London 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
4.3
Quality of Courses/Teaching
3.9
Employer Recruiting & Career Services
3.9
Financial Aid
4.1
Studying Remotely
4.3
Feeling of Inclusivity
4.7
Leisure
Quality of Life
4.2
Student Clubs/Associations
4.3
Sports Culture
4.6
Dating Scene
2.8
Campus
Common Areas & Sports Facilities
4.3
Safety on Campus
4.7
Location
4.7
Accessibility for Disabled Students
4.8
Food on Campus
4
Housing
4.3
Source: StuDocu World University Ranking 2020

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

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

Overall student satisfaction: 74 (552 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. 94 students of University of East London participated in the survey.

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

Overall score: 72.8

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 University of East London

  Course
1 Interior Design - BA 100/100 (16 student reviews)
2 Sport, Physical Education and Development - BSc 100/100 (10 student reviews)
3 Pharmaceutical Science - BSc 100/100 (10 student reviews)
4 Chemistry - BSc 100/100 (11 student reviews)
5 Architectural Design Technology - BSc 95/100 (27 student reviews)
6 Construction Management - BSc 94/100 (31 student reviews)
7 Dance: Urban Practice - BA 94/100 (32 student reviews)
8 Photography - BA 92/100 (8 student reviews)
9 Sports Journalism - BA 91/100 (8 student reviews)
10 Physiotherapy - BSc 90/100 (18 student reviews)
Source: STUDENT REVIEWS - NSS student review 2020 data

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of East London

  Course Median Salary (15 months after graduation)
1 Youth Work - BA £32,000.00
2 Social Work - BA £32,000.00
3 Podiatry - BSc £28,000.00
4 Product Design Engineering - BEng £27,000.00
5 Mechatronics Engineering - BEng £27,000.00
6 Mechanical Engineering - MEng £27,000.00
7 Surveying and Mapping Sciences - BSc £27,000.00
8 General Engineering - BEng £27,000.00
9 Engineering Management - BEng £27,000.00
10 Mechanical Engineering - BEng £27,000.00
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO)

Student composition of University of East London

Students by subject
Business and Management:
2575
Computing:
1830
education and teaching:
1575
Psychology:
1405
Nursing and Midwifery:
1070
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
670
Law:
640
architecture, building and planning:
635
Creative Arts and Design:
585
Performing Arts:
585
Civil Engineering:
560
Biosciences:
400
Sociology:
350
Economics:
275
allied health:
265
Social Policy:
240
:
120
geography, earth and environmental studies:
100
medicine by specialism:
85
Politics:
80
English Studies:
30
Mechanical Engineering:
10
Cultural Studies:
5
Foreign students by nationality
India:
3810
Nigeria:
215
USA:
170
Romania:
90
Nepal:
70
Pakistan:
65
Germany:
50
Italy:
45
Greece:
45
Spain:
35
Poland:
25
Ireland:
25
United Arab Emirates:
25
Sri Lanka:
20
Uzbekistan:
20
France:
20
Portugal:
20
Malaysia:
20
Morocco:
15
Sweden:
15
Iran:
15
Albania:
15
Lebanon:
15
Ghana:
15
Saudi Arabia:
15
Cyprus (European Union):
15
Bulgaria:
15
Belgium:
15
Turkey:
15
Norway:
15
Bangladesh:
10
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
Egypt:
10
Netherlands:
10
Lithuania:
10
Kuwait:
10
Qatar:
10
Canada:
10
Australia:
5
Vietnam:
5
Jordan:
5
Singapore:
5
Bermuda:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Israel:
5
Mauritius:
5
South Korea:
5
Hungary:
5
Russia:
5
Switzerland:
5
Austria:
5
Croatia:
5
Czech Republic:
5
Denmark:
5
Finland:
5
Gibraltar:
5
Latvia:
5
China:
5
Malta:
5
Algeria:
5
Gambia, The:
5
Kenya:
5
Namibia:
5
Sierra Leone:
5
South Africa:
5
Afghanistan:
5
Brunei:
5
Brazil:
5

Key facts

Institution type:
Public
Facilities:
Library, sports facilities
University Size:
 students: 13395; staff: 716
Foundation year:
1892
students:
13395
undergraduates:
9750
postgraduates:
3645
academic staff:
716
Telephone:
+44 20 8223 3000
Address:
Docklands Campus, University Way
E15 4LZ, London
England UK
Website:
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Campuses of University of East London

Docklands Campus
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Civil Engineering and Construction Management
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University Campus of Football Business (Etihad)
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FAQ

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University of East London ranks #16 in London in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 90 universities in London.

University of East London 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, Scimago Institutions Rankings and more. See all 32 rankings of University of East London.

University of East London achieved #68 in THE University Impact Rankings - Reducing Inequalities (SDG10). This is the university’s highest ranking in the 133 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of East London.

University of East London achieved the highest ranking for Computer Science. It is ranked #15 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Information Technology & Systems). See all subject rankings for University of East London.

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University of East London ranks for Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) #1 among universities in London and #24 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of East London.

University of East London ranks for Arts Visual & Performing (Music) #1 among universities in London and #18 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of East London.

University of East London ranks for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Work) #1 among universities in London and #42 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of East London.

University of East London ranks for Computer Science (Computer Science) #1 among universities in London and #77 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of East London.

University of East London ranks for Medicine & Health (Physiotherapy) #1 among universities in London and #26 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of East London.

University of East London ranks for Business (Accounting and Finance) #1 among universities in London and #57 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of East London.

University of East London ranks for Law (Law) #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 University of East London.

University of East London ranks for Sports Science (Sports Science) #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 University of East London.

University of East London ranks for Natural Sciences (Chemistry) #1 among universities in London and #45 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of East London.

University of East London ranks for Education (Education) #1 among universities in London and #63 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of East London.

University of East London ranks for Architecture, Building & Planning (Building) #1 among universities in London and #32 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of East London.

University of East London ranks for Journalism & Media Studies (Journalism) #1 among universities in London and #35 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of East London.

University of East London ranks for Design (Interior Design) #1 among universities in London and #21 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of East London.