ABOUT US
About UCL Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL is London’s leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 13,000 staff and 43,800 students from 150+ different countries. We are a diverse community with the freedom and courage to challenge, to question and to think differently. Through a progressive approach to teaching and research, our world leading academics, curious students and outstanding staff continually pursue excellence, break boundaries and make an impact on real world problems. Who we are Since 1826, we have championed independent thought by attracting and nurturing the world’s best minds. UCL is a diverse global community of world-class academics, students, industry links, external partners, and alumni. Our powerful collective of individuals and institutions work together to explore new possibilities. • Academic excellence • 29 Nobel laureates • 11 academic faculties • 43,800 students • 14,300 employees • 1st in UK for research strength (REF 2014) • 440 undergraduate programmes • 150+ nationalities represented by student body • 675 postgraduate programmes
UCL’s vision and impact Our distinctive approach to research, education and innovation seeks to further inspire our community of staff, students and partners to transform how the world is understood, how knowledge is created and shared, and the way that global problems are solved. UCL is taking on some of the biggest challenges of our time, and making vital contributions to the public good. As set out in UCL 2034, UCL’s strategy is based on the following principal themes: • Academic leadership grounded in intellectual excellence • A global leader in the integration of research and education, underpinning an inspirational student experience • Addressing global challenges through our disciplinary excellence and distinctive cross-disciplinary approach • An accessible, publicly engaged organisation that fosters a lifelong community • London’s Global University: in London, of London and for London • Delivering global impact through a network of innovative international activities, collaborations and partnerships.
We are continually making an impact on the world we live in.
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