University College London
London, United Kingdom · QS World Rank #9
Living cost in London: GBP 1,529/mo official source
Living cost in United Kingdom: GBP 1,529–1,171/mo official source
Applying here? G5 Admissions runs Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE & UCL applications end to end.English requirements
What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.
| Test | Overall | Min per section |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6 |
| TOEFL(1-6 scale) | 4.5 | 4 |
| PTE | 75 | 67 |
| Cambridge | 176 | 169 |
Level 1, the lowest of five levels; each degree specifies its level. TOEFL figures are the new 2026 iBT 1-6 scale · official source
Verified programmes (17)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Education MA | Education Policy | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 32,000 total | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 4.5 (4.5) 1-6PTE 76 (75)Cambridge 180 (172) |
| Cultural Heritage Studies MA | Cultural Heritage Management | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 35,400 total | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 4.5 (4.5) 1-6PTE 76 (75)Cambridge 180 (172) |
| Digital Technologies and Policy MPA | AI and Public Policy, Digital Governance | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 39,200 total | IELTS 7.5 (7)TOEFL 5.5 (5) 1-6PTE 80 (76)Cambridge 191 (180) |
| Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment MSc | Environmental Policy, Energy Economics | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 39,200 total | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 4.5 (4.5) 1-6PTE 76 (75)Cambridge 180 (172) |
| Education and International Development MA | Education Policy, International Development | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 32,000 total | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 4.5 (4.5) 1-6PTE 76 (75)Cambridge 180 (172) |
| Geospatial Sciences MSc | Geographic Data Science | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 42,700 total | IELTS 6.5 (6)TOEFL 4.5 (4) 1-6PTE 75 (67)Cambridge 176 (169) |
| Global Governance and Ethics MSc | Global Governance | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 35,400 total | IELTS 7.5 (7)TOEFL 5.5 (5) 1-6PTE 80 (76)Cambridge 191 (180) |
| Health Informatics MSc | Health Informatics | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 39,200 total | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 4.5 (4.5) 1-6PTE 76 (75)Cambridge 180 (172) |
| Higher Education Studies MA | Higher Education Management | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 32,000 total | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 4.5 (4.5) 1-6PTE 76 (75)Cambridge 180 (172) |
| LLM in Environmental Law and Policy | Environmental Law | 10 moIntake: Sep | GBP 39,200/yr | IELTS 7.5 (7)TOEFL 5.5 (5) 1-6PTE 80 (76)Cambridge 191 (180) |
| MA Education and Technology | Education Technology | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 35,400 total | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 4.5 (4.5) 1-6PTE 76 (75)Cambridge 180 (172) |
| MSc Clinical and Public Health Nutrition | Global Nutrition | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 39,200 total | IELTS 6.5 (6)TOEFL 4.5 (4) 1-6PTE 75 (67)Cambridge 176 (169) |
| Risk, Disaster and Resilience MSc | Disaster Risk Management | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 32,000 total | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 4.5 (4.5) 1-6PTE 76 (75)Cambridge 180 (172) |
| Science Communication MSc | Science Communication | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 35,400 total | IELTS 7.5 (7)TOEFL 5.5 (5) 1-6PTE 80 (76)Cambridge 191 (180) |
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy MSc (Distance Learning) | Science and Technology Policy | See official pageIntake: Sep | GBP 22,000 total | IELTS 7 (6.5) |
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy MSc (STEaPP) | AI and Public Policy, Science and Technology Policy | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 22,000/yr | IELTS 7 (7)TOEFL 5 (5) 1-6PTE 76 (76)Cambridge 185 (180) |
| Urban Development Planning MSc | Urban Governance | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 35,400 total | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 4.5 (4.5) 1-6PTE 76 (75)Cambridge 180 (172) |
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Frequently asked questions
What master's programmes does University College London offer?
We have verified 17 master's programmes at University College London against its official pages, concentrated in Education Policy, Cultural Heritage Management, AI and Public Policy, Digital Governance, Environmental Policy.
How much is international tuition at University College London?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about GBP 22,000–42,700. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
What IELTS score does University College London require?
University College London's university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.
How much does it cost to live in London as a student?
Student living costs in London are around GBP 1,529/mo (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at University College London?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in United Kingdom include: Cambridge Trust Scholarships, Chevening Scholarship, Clarendon Fund Scholarship, Commonwealth Master's Scholarship and 10 more.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.