Overview for International Students
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City, University of London is a dynamic institution located in the heart of London, offering strong links to business, industry and the professions.
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It emphasises practical and professional education, supported by its central city-location which provides access to global companies, finance, media and technology sectors.
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The university is composed of several schools spanning business, law, science & technology, policy & global affairs, communication & creativity, and health & psychological sciences.
Courses
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History
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The university traces its roots to the Northampton Polytechnic Institute founded in 1894 in London.
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Over the years it evolved through institutional changes and re-chartering to become a full university. In 2016 it joined the University of London federation.
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This long history has allowed it to build strong ties with professional sectors and to continuously refresh its curriculum to meet evolving career demands.
Ranking
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Globally, City is positioned in the 351–400 band in THE’s World University Rankings 2025.
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In the UK domestic context, it is ranked around 38th in major league tables, demonstrating solid performance particularly for professional subjects.
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Subject-specific strengths include Business & Economics, Law and Media/Communication, where it is ranked within top tiers globally.
