A public university located in London, with origins in the Royal Polytechnic Institution (1838). Known for media, arts and design, and architecture.
Address: 309 Regent Street, London, W1B 2HW, United Kingdom
Media, Arts and Design, Architecture
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with creative industries, media organisations, and businesses in London. Central London location provides access to industry HQs.
Research:
Research in areas such as media and communications, art and design, architecture and the built environment, and social sciences.
Famous Alumnis:
Vivienne Westwood (attended predecessor Harrow School of Art), Christopher Bailey, Asif Kapadia (also USW)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2500
Current students***:
19000
Foreign students***:
30%
Cumulative former students***:
160000
Pros
Central London locations, strong in media and creative arts, diverse student body, historic roots.
Cons
Spread across multiple sites, variable reputation across disciplines, can be expensive.
Best For
Students interested in media, arts, design, or architecture, seeking a central London experience with industry connections.
- Architecture, Creative Design Strategies, Design for Sustainability, Design Thinking, Environmental Impact, Human-Centered Design, Innovation, Product 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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