Our at-a-glance guide to University College London

UCL is consistently ranked among the best universities in the world, with an emphasis on innovative teaching and research excellence (it got its 21st Nobel prize in 2009). Its alumni include Gandhi, Alexander Graham Bell and, of course, Coldplay. Its Bloomsbury base is convenient for all of central London, and is famous for its literary and educational heritage. At least 50% of staff were ranked as of world-leading quality or internationally excellent in the 2008 research assessment exercise.

Fees
£3,290 for full-time undergraduates in 2010-11.

Bursaries
Up to £2,835 a year, depending on household income.

Accommodation
Guaranteed for eligible first-years. Weekly prices range from £105 to £150 for catered accommodation and from £71 to £153 for self-catering.

Facilities
Excellent library facilities, on-campus theatre, a fitness centre and a great student union.

Transport
Easy access to the London underground network and a couple of mainline stations; and the Eurostar terminal is only up the road. A number of bus routes stop just outside the main entrance, and there are cycle racks at UCL residencies and on campus.

Contact
Tel: 020-7679 2000
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Web: ucl.ac.uk
Accommodation: ucl.ac.uk/accommodation