University of East London
About the University of East London
Basic information and contact details for the University of East London
Founded in 1898, the University of East London runs seven schools including Architecture, Computing and Engineering, Arts and Digital Industries, Cass School of Education and Communities, Health, Sport and Bioscience, Psychology, Social Sciences, Royal Docks School of Business and Law and a Graduate School. The university prides its Psychology, Education and Communities, and Business and Law schools.
UEL is located in the East London boroughs of Stratford and Docklands. The largest campus is in Docklands. The Stratford Campus hosting Cass School of Education and Communities, the School of Health Sport and Bioscience and the School of Psychology, is centred around a 19th century listed building. The University Square Stratford campus is jointly owned with Birkbeck, and is dedicated to adult students. The institution offers a number of different clubs and societies run by students, their focus ranging from arts to biking, and from causes such as International Development and LGBT rights to identity - whether national, cultural, political or religious. Clubs and societies are one of the best ways to get to know people with similar interests and make friends.
The University of East London is one of the few universities in London offering on-campus accommodation. But you can also live off campus, especially if you already have a family or want to share a flat with your partner.
Its famous alumni include British Labour politicians Hilary Armstrong and Rupa Huq, Al Jazeera English news presenter Daljit Dhaliwal, the artists Jake and Dinos Chapman, former CEO of Ford Motor Company Alexander Trotman, former Prime Minister of Dominica Edison James, Judo Olympian Gemma Gibbons, and Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at the University of East London
- Student gender ratio
- 49 F : 51 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 57% (1)
- Students per staff
- 28.6 (1)
- Student total
- 18135 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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Subjects Taught at the University of East London
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of East London
Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology