Northampton Square in Islington is the address of City, University of London. The institution began in 1894 as the Northampton Institute, and a royal charter in 1966 turned it into The City University. On 1 September 2016 it joined the federal University of London and took the name City, University of London.
The university describes six schools. City Law School incorporates the former Inns of Court School of Law, established in 1852. The business school, formerly Cass Business School, now carries the name Bayes Business School, and the other schools cover communication and creativity, policy and global affairs, science and technology, and health.
City’s governance reflects its links with the City of London, and the Lord Mayor of London serves as its Rector. Up-to-date fees and entry grades are listed on the university’s website. Prospective students interested in law or business should also check the school pages for details of course content and any professional links.
Domains taught:
Aerospace, AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with the City of London, financial institutions, media organizations, and legal professions. Part of University of London network. Research partnerships with industry.
Research:
Research strengths in business and finance, health sciences, journalism, engineering (aeronautical, civil), and computer science (AI, cybersecurity).
Famous Alumnis:
Mahatma Gandhi (studied law at Inner Temple, associated with City), Margaret Thatcher (honorary), Tony Blair (honorary), Clement Attlee
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2100
Current students***:
21500
Foreign students***:
40%
Cumulative former students***:
155000
Pros
Excellent location for business and finance, strong industry connections, Bayes Business School is highly regarded, member of University of London.
Cons
Highly competitive, particularly for business courses; cost of living in London is high, campus is compact.
Best For
Students aiming for careers in business, finance, law, journalism or STEM fields, benefiting from strong links to London’s professional and financial heart.
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*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When did the institution begin?
It started in 1894 as the Northampton Institute. A royal charter in 1966 gave it university status as The City University.
When did it become part of the University of London?
It joined the federal University of London on 1 September 2016 and was renamed accordingly. It keeps its own entry criteria, degrees and governance arrangements.
What is the history of its law school?
City Law School incorporates the former Inns of Court School of Law, which was established in 1852.
How many schools does it have?
It organises its work in six schools, covering law, health, business, communication and creativity, policy and global affairs, and science and technology.
What role does the Lord Mayor of London play?
The Lord Mayor of London is the university's Rector, a link that the university marks at events and ceremonies.
Where is the main campus?
The main campus is at Northampton Square in Islington, in central London. Course pages list where each programme is taught.
Where can prospective students check fees and entry grades?
The undergraduate and postgraduate course pages of the university give tuition fees and entry requirements. Law and business applicants should also read the pages describing the content of their chosen course.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Process Reengineering (BPR), Cybersecurity, Engineering, Innovation, Software
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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