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.

Latest ranking updates for University of East London
  • November 2024: Publication of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Business Administration). Ranking position #201.
  • October 2024: Publication of THE World University Rankings . Ranking position #1001.
  • September 2024: The Times Good University Guide update. University of East London achieves place 126.
  • September 2024: University of East London ranks 86 in the latest The Times Good University Guide by Subject (Business, Management and Marketing) from The Times and The Sunday Times.
#71
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of East London
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 21 different rankings

University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #37 
    • #45 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #33 
    • #41 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #42 
    • #51 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Business

    • #30 
    • #35 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #45 
    • #54 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

Design

    • #13 
    • #16 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Education

    • #68 
    • #84 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #54 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #28 
    • #42 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #39 
    • #52 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #43 
    • #57 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #8 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #51 
    • #65 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #58 
    • #73 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #10 
    • #12 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Law

    • #82 
    • #100 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #24 
    • #28 
    Physiotherapy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #32 
    Physiotherapy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #48 
    • #62 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #65 
    • #77 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #28 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #66 
    • #84 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #83 
    • #104 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #58 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #32 
    Social Policy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #74 
    • #601 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #48 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #41 
    • #53 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #47 
    • #55 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #54 
    • #68 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #73 
    • #87 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #42 
    • #52 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #57 
    • #73 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of East London

Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#4 
Design
Mechanical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#8 
Engineering
Architecture The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12 
Journalism & Media Studies
Psychology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#28 
Social Studies & Humanities
Physiotherapy The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#28 
Medicine & Health
Business and Management The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#35 
Business
Music CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#41 
Arts Visual & Performing
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#44 
Education
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#52 
Sports Science

Student Ratings for University of East London

4.0
University Guru Student Satisfaction Index
based on 459 student ratings
Google logo Google ratings
4.0 (based on 459 student ratings)

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.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1892
Telephone:
+44 20 8223 3000
Address:
Docklands Campus, University Way
E15 4LZ, London
England UK
Website:
Social:

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
  • International Student Experience at UEL
  • What's it like being an International Student at University of East London?
  • #ChooseUEL - Suleman
  • Jessica - #ChooseUEL

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

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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 University of East London

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:
10430
postgraduates:
5400
Total:
15830
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:
4220
Computing:
1875
Nursing and Midwifery:
1315
Psychology:
1305
Education and Teaching:
1285
Performing Arts:
780
Civil Engineering:
610
Architecture, Building and Planning:
605
Law:
560
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
535
Creative Arts and Design:
510
Biosciences:
485
Allied Health:
345
Economics:
300
Social Policy:
290
Sociology:
290
Medicine (Non-Specific):
90
Politics:
45
Mechanical Engineering:
15
English Studies:
15
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
3810
Nigeria:
215
United States:
170
Nepal:
70
Pakistan:
65
United Arab Emirates:
25
Uzbekistan:
20
Sri Lanka:
20
Malaysia:
20
Norway:
15
Iran:
15
Lebanon:
15
Morocco:
15
Albania:
15
Turkey:
15
Ghana:
15
Saudi Arabia:
15
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
Egypt:
10
Canada:
10
Bangladesh:
10
Kuwait:
10
Qatar:
10
Israel:
5
Jordan:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Bermuda:
5
Australia:
5
Brazil:
5
Vietnam:
5
Singapore:
5
Korea (South):
5
China:
5
Brunei:
5
Afghanistan:
5
South Africa:
5
Sierra Leone:
5
Namibia:
5
Mauritius:
5
Kenya:
5
Gambia, The:
5
Algeria:
5
Switzerland:
5
Russia:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of University of East London

Stratford Campus
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Docklands Campus
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Italia Conti - Woking
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Maria Montessori Institute
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Barking and Dagenham College
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University of East London achieved #56 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 108 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of East London.

University of East London achieved the highest ranking for Journalism & Media Studies. It is ranked #2 in (Media and Film Studies). See all subject rankings for University of East London.

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