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University of East London

Docklands campus (E16), a waterfront campus in the historic Royal Docks.

  • London · Zone 3
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate
  • 3 study routes
  • Starts January / May / September

Modern East London university with one of the fastest-rising league-table records in the UK.

Your student

Choose a nationality to see the routes, fees and dates for that student.

Overview

Why students choose UEL

Founded in 1898, UEL is a careers-first university with campuses in Stratford and on the Royal Docks waterfront. Courses are designed with employers, with hands-on, project-based learning. Students come from more than 160 nationalities.

  • Up 56 places

    to 58th in the UK, the biggest rise of any UK university

    Times Good University Guide 2027

  • 1st in England

    for final-year student positivity

    National Student Survey 2026

  • 1st in the UK

    for value added

    Guardian University Guide 2027

  • University of the Year

    for Student Support

    Daily Mail University Guide 2027

  • 2nd in the UK

    for graduate start-ups; 93% positive graduate outcomes

    UEL, June–September 2026

Recognised Excellence

  • Up 56 places to 58th in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027)
  • 1st in the UK for value added, 37th overall (Guardian University Guide 2027)
  • 1st in England for final-year student positivity (National Student Survey 2026)
  • University of the Year for Student Support (Daily Mail University Guide 2027)
  • Teaching Excellence Framework 2023: Silver overall

What Makes It Stand Out

  • Docklands campus on the waterfront, with Cyprus DLR station opposite the main entrance
  • 2nd in the UK for student start-ups; 93% positive graduate outcomes (UEL, 2026)
  • "Connected Campus" programme upgrading spaces and technology

What you can study

Choose a subject area to see its programmes.

  • 21 programmes

  • 18 programmes

  • 12 programmes

  • 5 programmes

  • 3 programmes

  • 3 programmes

  • 1 programme

Careers and work after study

15 of the Times Top 100 graduate employers

UEL says it works with them directly, including these

  • KPMG
  • IBM
  • HSBC
  • Barclays
  • NHS
  • Civil Service
  • Police Now
  • BT
  • British Airways

Up to 18 months

of careers support after finishing, with lifelong access to resources

2,500+ businesses

partner with UEL, with work placements and live employer projects

From the university's own pages. Named employers are not job offers.

  • 10 programmes

    Business & Management

    A business degree gives you a broad understanding of how organisations work, from strategy and finance to people and operations.

    • Business Manager
    • Management Consultant
    • Project Manager
    • Operations Manager
    • Business Analyst
    • Entrepreneur
  • 7 programmes

    Accounting, Finance & Economics

    A degree in accounting, finance or economics builds strong skills in numbers, analysis and decision-making that employers in every sector need.

    • Accountant
    • Financial Analyst
    • Auditor
    • Investment Analyst
    • Tax Advisor
    • Bank Manager
  • 7 programmes

    Engineering

    An engineering degree teaches you to design, test and improve the machines, systems and products that shape modern life.

    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Aerospace Engineer
    • Electrical Engineer
    • Design Engineer
    • Manufacturing Engineer
    • Automotive Engineer
  • 6 programmes

    Law

    A law degree trains you to think critically, argue clearly and understand the rules that govern business and society.

    • Solicitor
    • Barrister
    • Legal Advisor
    • Paralegal
    • Compliance Officer
    • Legal Consultant
  • 5 programmes

    Civil Engineering & Construction

    A civil engineering or construction degree prepares you to design, build and manage roads, bridges, buildings and infrastructure.

    • Civil Engineer
    • Structural Engineer
    • Site Engineer
    • Construction Manager
    • Quantity Surveyor
    • Project Engineer
  • 4 programmes

    Computing & Software

    A computing degree gives you programming and problem-solving skills that are in demand in every industry.

    • Software Developer
    • Web Developer
    • Mobile App Developer
    • Systems Analyst
    • IT Consultant
    • Cloud Engineer

Examples only. Careers depend on the degree, grades and experience.

Sources:UEL news, Sept 2026UEL news, July 2026International pathwaysFinding us

Programmes

63 programmes, one clear list.

Search by name, or narrow the list by level, study route, subject and start month. Open a programme for its entry requirements, fees and dates.

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63 programmes

Routes & fees

Ways in, and what they cost.

Every study route at this university, with its tuition and scholarships. Choose a nationality to see only the routes open to that student.

Highest scholarship

£2,000

off the first year, on 63 programmes

Tuition from

£11,370per year

up to £16,980 per year, before scholarships

Tuition per year, by route

The lowest published fee of each route, before scholarships.

  • International Foundation Programme£16,020

  • International Year One (IYO)£16,020

  • Pre-Master's£11,370 to £16,980

    Pre-Master's · International Graduate Diploma · 2 semesters

  • International Foundation Programme

    43 programmes

    1 yearStarts January / September

    A one-year preparation course. Meet the progression requirements and you start year 1 of the degree.

    £16,020 per year

    • You pay£14,020
    • Scholarshipup to £2,000
  • International Year One (IYO)

    16 programmes

    1 yearStarts January / September

    The first year of the degree with extra support. Meet the progression requirements and you go into year 2.

    £16,020 per year

    • You pay£14,020
    • Scholarshipup to £2,000
  • Pre-Master's

    19 programmes

    1–2 termsStarts January / May / September

    A short course (1–2 terms) that prepares graduates for the master's.

    £11,370 to £16,980 Pre-Master's · International Graduate Diploma · 2 semesters

    • You pay£10,370
    • Scholarshipup to £1,000

How to pay

Pay only after you receive your offer. You will need your student ID / reference number from the offer letter. Check the amount on the offer letter before paying.

Deadlines

Dates to plan around.

The next application deadlines at this university, and the key dates of each intake.

Next application deadline

27 Nov2026

International Foundation Programme · January intake

12 days left

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September
See every deadline

Next application deadlines

  1. International Foundation Programme

    January intake

  2. International Year One (IYO)

    January intake

  3. Pre-Master's

    January intake

Key dates by intake

  • January intake

    • International Foundation Programme
    • International Year One (IYO)
    1. Application Deadline

      Friday 27 November 2026

    2. Deposit deadline

      Wednesday 9 December 2026

    3. Pre-CAS interview deadline

      Wednesday 16 December 2026

    4. TB and maintenance documents

      Thursday 17 December 2026

    5. CAS request deadline – UKVI non-priority visa service

      Thursday 17 December 2026

    6. CAS request deadline – UKVI priority visa service

      Thursday 7 January 2027

  • January intake

    • Pre-Master's
    1. Application deadline

      Friday 27 November 2026

    2. Deposit deadline

      Payment received by Wednesday 9 December 2026

    3. Pre-CAS interview deadline

      Interview recorded by Wednesday 16 December 2026

    4. TB and maintenance documents

      Submitted by Thursday 17 December 2026

    5. CAS request deadline – UKVI non-priority visa service

      Thursday 17 December 2026

    6. CAS request deadline – UKVI priority visa service

      Thursday 7 January 2027

Key dates of 1 more intake or route
  • January intake

    • Pre-Master's
    1. Application deadline

      Friday 27 November 2026

    2. Deposit deadline

      Payment received by Wednesday 9 December 2026

    3. Pre-CAS interview deadline

      Interview recorded by Wednesday 16 December 2026

    4. TB and maintenance documents

      Submitted by Thursday 17 December 2026

    5. CAS request deadline

      Thursday 17 December 2026. Late requests are not accepted.

Deadlines can close early when places fill. Apply as soon as the student has their documents.

Campus life

Where you will live and study.

Docklands campus (E16), a waterfront campus in the historic Royal Docks.

Getting around · London Zone 3

Nearest airport

LCY

London City (LCY), about 25 min by bus 474 · Heathrow (LHR), about 1 h 25

  1. Docklands campus
  2. CambridgeAbout 1 h 55 by DLR and train
  3. OxfordAbout 1 h 45 by DLR, Tube and train

Nearest station: Cyprus DLR, opposite the main entrance

Approximate times. Door to door from the campus. Source: TfL Journey Planner, checked 4 Nov 2026.

Accommodation

On-campus rooms are for students aged 18 and over. Under-18s stay in homestay. Prices are for the full academic year, 12 September 2026 to 6 June 2027.

Accommodation payment plan

3 or 7 instalments for the full academic year, or 3, 7 or 10 with summer

Room types

Click any room to see it on the university website.

Videos and tours

  • Ramadan: a day in the life at UEL ISC

Student stories

In their own words.

36 student stories from UEL, 34 on video.

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Ready for a closer look?

Open any programme at UEL for its entry requirements, payment plan and key dates, or ask our team to help you choose.

Information last updated 8 Nov 2026.