University of London

University of London is a federal university located in London, United Kingdom. Established by Royal Charter in 1836, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK.

History

The University of London was established by Royal Charter on 28 November 1836 as a degree-awarding examination board for students holding certificates from University College London and King's College London and "other such other Institutions, corporate or unincorporated, as shall be established for the purpose of Education, whether within the Metropolis or elsewhere within our United Kingdom", allowing it to be one of three institutions to claim the title of the third-oldest university in England.

Structure

The university is a federal university, comprising 17 member institutions. Each member institution is an independent university or college, and each has its own management structure. The member institutions are listed below:

• Birkbeck, University of London
• City, University of London
• Courtauld Institute of Art
• Goldsmiths, University of London
• Institute of Cancer Research
• King's College London
• London Business School
• London School of Economics and Political Science
• London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
• Queen Mary University of London
• Royal Academy of Music
• Royal Holloway, University of London
• Royal Veterinary College
• St George's, University of London
• SOAS, University of London
• UCL (University College London)

Academics

The University of London offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degree programs. These are provided by the member institutions, and the university itself does not teach students directly. Instead, it sets the academic standards for the degrees and awards the qualifications.

Notable Alumni

The University of London has a large number of notable alumni, including many who have made significant contributions to their fields. These include Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Desmond Tutu in the field of politics and human rights, and Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin, in the field of medicine.

See Also

• List of universities in the United Kingdom
• Education in the United Kingdom