City University, London

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The university has a research experience of over 100 years and has often been highly ranked for its graduate employability and graduate salaries.The University's mission, as outlined in its Strategy, is to lead London in education, research and knowledge transfer for businesses and the professions.

Founded in 1894 as the Northampton Institute on its present site and awarded full university status in 1966, with special links with the City of London and an active role in the business and professional life of the capital. The Chancellor is the Lord Mayor of London and the degree ceremonies are held at the historic Guildhall.

The university pride themselves on the close contacts with the leading professional institutions and with business and industry, both at home and abroad. The universities professional links are reflected in the teaching and research staff. In addition to their high academic standing, many have professional qualifications and wide experience.

Success is demonstrated by their graduate employment record, which is one of the best in the country. The university is the sixth most popular university in the UK for student applications. With a worldwide reputation -  of almost 10,000 City University London students, more than 40 per cent are international, the majority of these from outside the European Union.

 With substantial expertise in:

• health
• business and law 
• mathematics, engineering and informatics
• social sciences
• creative and cultural subjects
• continuing education