City University London is a special place. With skill and dedication, we have been using education, research and enterprise to transform the lives of our students, our community and the world for over a hundred years. We are a leading international university and the only university in London to be both committed to academic excellence and focused on business and the professions.
City, University of London is a special place. With skill and dedication, we have been using education, research and enterprise to transform the lives of our students, our community and the world for over a hundred years. We are a leading international institution and we are committed to academic excellence and focused on business and the professions.
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, an exercise to assess research quality at all UK higher education research institutions, rated 75.7% of City's submissions as being of world-leading 4* (23.3%) and internationally excellent 3* (52.4%) quality. Our outlook is truly global. We welcome students, academics and professional staff from all around the world, work to international levels of research excellence and cultivate a growing network of international research partnerships.
We are located in the heart of London, within easy reach of several central Underground stations and just a few stops from the British Library and the West End. We are minutes away from the Square Mile - London's world-famous financial district - and the headquarters of financial and professional institutions, major arts complexes and media offices, teaching hospitals and specialist medical research centres.
Since our foundation over a century ago, we have always enjoyed deep-rooted links with the City of London. The Lord Mayor of London is the Rector of City and many City of London livery companies are long-standing supporters of City. It is a privilege to be presenting City, University of London’s Vision & Strategy 2026 as we take the historic step of joining the University of London and embark on a path of quality, growth where possible and partnership.
Ambitious – a place where people seek new challenges and go the extra mile to achieve the strategic priorities set out in Vision & Strategy 2026 through the implementation of their School or Professional Service Strategic Plan, Collaborative – a place where successes are shared and problems are solved by working together for the common good, A Community – a place where people have pride in their institution, are respectful, know and are concerned for each other, Diverse & inclusive – a place where diversity is a strength and inclusiveness is promoted proactively, with an initial focus on gender equality as City’s most pressing challenge, Organisationally self-confident – a place that knows its strengths and is open about and strives to address its weaknesses.
We began the development of this Vision & Strategy 2026 by engaging with staff, students and stakeholders back in mid-2015 and have revisited and thoroughly tested the underlying assumptions following the outcome of the EU referendum. Undoubtedly implementation of the Vision & Strategy 2026 will require even greater agility from City than it has shown over the past five years. City’s great internationalism and its London location will be enormous strengths during the uncertain times to come.
Our most significant achievements have been doubling the proportion of our academic staff undertaking world-leading or internationally excellent research and increasing the satisfaction of our students by more than any other university in the country, while moving into financial surplus. Our vision for 2026: City, University of London: A leading global university committed to academic excellence, focused on business and the professions and located in the heart of London.
2016 is a significant milestone in City’s long and proud history and marks 50 years since we were granted a Royal Charter and City University London came into existence, with the objective to ‘advance knowledge, wisdom and understanding by teaching, research and professional training, particularly in science and technology’.
2016 is also the year that City joined the University of London, marking a significant and exciting new chapter in our history. It is a major opportunity but also a signal of how far we have come as an institution historically and in more recent years, through implementing our Strategic Plan 2012 to 2016. We will retain our historic strengths, professional credibility and deep-rooted City of London heritage while we strengthen our international profile and expand our research and education capabilities in the ways set out in this Vision & Strategy 2026.
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City University London has transformed my educational journey; the dedicated staff have been invaluable, guiding me to achieve remarkable personal growth in this vibrant city.
By Carter Harris (Apr, 2024) |
Enrolling my daughter at this University in London has been a revelation; the dedicated staff and top-notch education have truly inspired her to excel and grow.
By Yuko Yamada (Apr, 2024) |
City University is a fantastic University with special opportunities for the students lucky enough to study here.
City is very unique it's has a combination of extremely welcoming staff and students whilst also being coupled with the world leading researchers and students.
World class facilities and amazing place. Highly recommended.
By Malek Arab (May, 2018) |
The campus is clean and situated in a very safe and isolated area, with ample amount of seating available for group and independent study. Fortunately, University of London students can use the libraries associated with those universities, which makes it extremely convenient and reliable.
By Laura Mazurek (Apr, 2018) |
I had an evening SQL course with City University. It was the natural choice for me since I'm a CASS MBA alumni. While the quality of the lectures and the teacher were quite good, for six out of the ten weeks we were based on a decommissioned server full of bugs and without any IT support. Which meant that the practical part of course was very limited and most time we were fighting the system, rather than putting into practise what we've learned. The worst part however was the reaction of the short course office. I've asked for a compensation for the poor infrastructure they provided for 60% of the course. They refused with the argument that they '...do not advertise anywhere on our website that the course has a particular mix of theory and exercises'. Which is a ridiculous statement to make for a coding course. So it is with regret but my future trainings budget will go elsewhere..
By Georgi Nanev (Mar, 2018) |
Excellent staff and modern facilities. Course (MA GPE) structure is well planned with up-to-date content.
By Stanley Cheng (Feb, 2018) |
I am studying music at City University, which is definitely the right place for me to study. The staff are incredibly helpful and caring, and I've met loads of amazing people on my course. The facilities here are incredible as well. The library is so extensive, and the food prices in the main canteen are convenient. Loving my time here!
By Morten V (Jan, 2018) |
Study here for my PG Diploma through work and it was brilliant!! Love all the upgraded entrance and studying space!!
By Ing Chen (Nov, 2017) |
One of the best university in Europe! Excellent structure full with great staff! Best place to study and research!
By Loumpoutskos D. Margaritis (Sep, 2017) |
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Studying in London has been a transformative journey, where the dedicated faculty and engaging curriculum have propelled my academic growth beyond expectations!
By Henry Brooks (Jun, 2024) |