City, University of London

Arms of City, University of London

City, University of London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1894 as the Northampton Institute and became a university when The City University was created by royal charter in 1966. In 2016, it joined the University of London federation.

History

City, University of London was established in 1894 as the Northampton Institute, named after the Marquess of Northampton, who donated the land for the institution. The institute initially focused on providing education and training in technical subjects. In 1966, it was granted university status by royal charter and became known as The City University. In 2016, it joined the University of London, becoming City, University of London.

Campus

The main campus of City, University of London is located in the Islington area of central London. The university also has several other sites, including the Cass Business School in the City of London and the School of Health Sciences in Finsbury.

Academics

City, University of London is organized into five schools:

• School of Arts and Social Sciences
• Cass Business School
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering
• City Law School

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as professional development courses. It is known for its strong emphasis on professional education and its close links with industry.

Research

City, University of London is a research-intensive institution, with a focus on applied research that addresses real-world problems. The university has several research centers and institutes, including the Centre for Software Reliability, the Centre for Health Services Research, and the Centre for Law, Justice and Journalism.

Student Life

City, University of London has a diverse student body, with students from over 160 countries. The university offers a range of student services, including accommodation, career services, and student support. There are also numerous student societies and clubs, catering to a wide range of interests.

Notable Alumni

City, University of London has a number of notable alumni, including:

• Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
• Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
• Muhtar Kent, former CEO of The Coca-Cola Company
• Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

See Also

• University of London
• Higher education in the United Kingdom
• List of universities in the United Kingdom