Overview
University of East London (UEL) is a public university located in the London Borough of Newham, London, England, based at three campuses in Stratford and Docklands, following the opening of University Square Stratford in September 2013. The university’s roots can be traced back to 1892 when the West Ham Technical Institute was established. It gained university status in 1992.
As of October 2015, it has more than 19,000 students from 120 countries.
UEL has three campuses, at Stratford and Docklands, the newest of which, University Square Stratford, opened in September 2013. The Barking campus was closed in 2006.
UEL delivers programmes and short courses at the Barking Learning Centre in a nearby borough. Off-campus, there are students registered on programmes with UK and non-UK academic partners, such as the Women’s Institute of Management in Malaysia.
UEL offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
In addition, extended degree programmes are available for many of the single honour programmes. In these programmes, students add a preliminary foundation year to the usual three-year programme.
UEL offers a range of postgraduate degrees, including taught master’s degrees, professional doctorates and research degrees including MPhils and PhDs.
25,000 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering
- Health Professions
- Hospitality and Culinary
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
- Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
| Total Worth | Up to £27,750 over three years, as a cash award or tuition fee waiver |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Undergraduate students starting at University of East London (UEL) for the first time in September 2018 You must be fee-assessed as a home/EU* student Full-time students studying on campus or on distance learning programmes with fees of £9,250 You must have accepted UEL as your firm choice through UCAS Track |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | The Vice-Chancellor scholarship targets academic excellence and financial need and reflects a commitment to the University’s values. You have the flexibility to choose whether to receive this as a cash payment or put it towards your tuition fees. |
Dean Scholarships
| Total Worth | Up to £13,500 over three years, as a cash award or tuition fee waiver. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Undergraduate students starting at UEL for the first time in September 2018 You must be fee-assessed as a home/EU* student Full-time students studying on campus or on distance learning programmes with fees of £9,250 You must have accepted UEL as your firm choice through UCAS Track |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | The Dean scholarship targets academic excellence and financial need and reflects a commitment to the University’s values. You have the flexibility to choose whether to receive this as a cash payment or put it towards your tuition fees. |
Sports Scholarships
| Total Worth | Up to £6,000 per year of study. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Excellence in any sport |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Apart from the financial support, the receipents of the sports receive the following facilities as well: Unlimited physiotherapy and sports massage UKSCA-accredited strength and conditioning training and private access to scholar Strength and Conditioning Facility Aqua East. Active Recovery and Yoga Sessions Gold membership at SportsDock Lifestyle and Performance workshops Access to sports science support, including nutrition, psychology, physiology, biomechanics and performance analysis Elite athlete academic study policy Priority access to on-campus accommodation and the option to stay with other athletes on the programme |