About University of East London
The University of East London is a careers-focused London institution with campuses in Docklands and Stratford, emphasising applied learning, entrepreneurship and support for first-generation students.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 21,000 total students
- • 7,000 international students
- • 90 student societies
Location
- • Located in London
- • Public university
- • Established 1898
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation, Pre-Master
Popular Subjects
ArchitectureBusinessComputer ScienceSports Science
Student-Staff Ratio
17 : 1
Faculties & Departments
School of Architecture, Computing & Engineering
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Science
Royal Docks School of Business & Law
Business, Accounting, Law
School of Health, Sport & Bioscience
Allied Health, Biosciences, Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation
School of Psychology
Applied Psychology, Counselling, Clinical Psychology
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: BCC or equivalent
Alternatives: International Baccalaureate 26 points, BTEC DMM
IELTS: 6
R 5.5 / W 5.5 / L 5.5 / S 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: UK bachelor degree with 2:2 or 50% grade equivalent
GPA: 0
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 88
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £14,000
- Postgraduate: £14,000
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £210
- Food: £55
- Transport: £40
- Entertainment: £45
- Other: £30
- Total: £12,000
Campus & Facilities
University Way, London E16 2RD
Docklands waterfront campus with modern teaching spaces, SportsDock arena and on-site accommodation
Size: 50 acres
Libraries
Docklands Library
24/7 library during teaching weeks with group study pods and laptop loans
24/7 in term
Stratford Library
Specialist health and bioscience resources with silent study zones
08:30-22:00
Sports Facilities
SportsDock
Olympic-standard sports arena, fitness suite and performance analysis labs
Student Services
Student Wellbeing
Counselling, disability support, faith services and mental health advisers
wellbeing@uel.ac.uk
Career Zone
Coaching, placements and digital career planning tools including LinkedIn Learning access
careerzone@uel.ac.uk
Accommodation
Docklands Student Village
On-campusEn-suite waterfront halls on the Docklands campus with DLR access to central London.
Cost: £185 - £235 (per week)
Gym membership • 24/7 security • Common rooms
Distance: On campus
Contract: 40-51 weeks
Stratford One
Partner hallsStudios and en-suite rooms next to Westfield Stratford and the Olympic Park.
Cost: £210 - £290 (per week)
Roof terrace • Cinema room • Study lounges
Distance: DLR/Tube ride to campuses
Contract: 43-51 weeks
Apply for housing after accepting an offer; places are allocated on a rolling basis with priority for first-year and international students.
Airport welcome, orientation programmes and residence life mentors support students relocating to London.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 90
Teams: 25
Cultural Activities
- Welcome Week on the Waterfront — Every September
- East London Futures — Term-time
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: international@uel.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)20 8223 4444
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
90
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 68%
Further study: 17%
Unemployed: 9%
Average Salary
N/A
Top Employers
Transport for LondonBarclaysNHS East LondonNewham Council
Career Services
- UEL Career Zone: Career coaches, CV clinics and employer-led challenges aligned to the Career Zone Digital platform
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship: Start-up incubation at USS Building with workshops on funding and pitching
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
London City Airport
2 km • 5 minutes by DLR
Public Transport
- DLR: Cyprus and Gallions Reach stations serve Docklands campus; Stratford served by Central/Jubilee lines • £1.90-£3.50 per journey
- Rail: Stratford International and Stratford stations connect to national rail and Elizabeth Line • Varies by route
Local Area
Docklands campus overlooks the Royal Albert Dock; Stratford campus sits beside the Olympic Park and Westfield shopping centre.
Cost of Living: High
Attractions: ExCeL London, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Westfield Stratford City
Shopping: Gallions Reach Retail Park, Stratford Centre, Local markets in Canning Town
Entertainment: The O2 arena, Cinema at Westfield, Waterfront cafes around the Royal Docks
Additional Information
Notable Alumni
- Roger Taylor — Drummer of Queen (1967)
- Kemi Adeosun — Former Nigerian Finance Minister (1989)
Metadata
Source: University website, HESA releases, accommodation data and league tables
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
Verified: Yes
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