A public university in North London, with international campuses in Dubai, Malta, and Mauritius. Gained university status in 1992, with roots in St Katherine’s College (1878).
Address: The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT, United Kingdom
Creative Industries, Business, Health and Education
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Robotics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Global campus network providing international opportunities. Partnerships with industry and professional bodies for placements and applied learning.
Research:
Practice-led research in creative arts, social sciences, health, business, and technology (robotics, AI). Focus on professional relevance and impact.
Famous Alumnis:
Freema Agyeman, Helen Mirren (attended predecessor college), Alan Carr (honorary), Dermot O’Leary (honorary)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1900
Current students***:
21500
Foreign students***:
30%
Cumulative former students***:
135000
Pros
International outlook with overseas campuses, diverse student body, strong in creative and professional subjects, good student support.
Cons
Main London campus is suburban, research profile is developing compared to more established universities, rankings vary.
Best For
Students seeking an internationally-oriented education with a focus on creative and professional practice, often valuing work-based learning opportunities.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Creative Design Strategies, Design Thinking, Innovation, Prototyping, User experience (UX), User-Centered Design
*: 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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