University of East London: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Infrastructure

The University has campuses at the Docklands on the waterfront along with its lecture theaters, seminar spaces, learning centers, libraries, a multimedia production center, and more. It also has a campus at Stratford which is near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and has the School of Education and Communities and the Hospital and Primary Care Training Hub along with libraries, laboratories, and more facilities.

The institution has cutting-edge research laboratories along with research efforts divided into groups, communities, and institutes. Projects cover education, environmental sustainability, and health along with architecture, social sciences, and digital industries. It also has its own Sustainability Research Institute and the Institute for Connected Communities. The language of instruction is English.

Academic

The admission intakes take place in May and September for international students.

The University of East London’s admission process involves the following steps:

1. Applying directly at the university website or UCAS or Common App.

2. Getting the offer letter, applying for scholarships.

3. Acceptance of the offer and accommodation application along with paying the deposit and submitting the sponsor’s guarantee letter (if applicable).

4. CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).

5. Further Assessments.

The University of East London’s admission requirements include the following:

1. Multiple international qualifications accepted, i.e. equivalent to 12 or 13 years of high/secondary school education for undergraduate courses.

2. Equivalent to Lower Second Class classification (2:2) from the undergraduate degree for postgraduate courses.

3. English language requirements have to be met through test scores of only IELTS for UKVI, IELTS Academic, Cambridge IGCSE, Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English, TOEFL iBT, and Pearson PTE Academic.

4. Indian students studying in English throughout their academic journeys may not have to meet English language requirements. They require 50-65% or more depending on their boards (AISSC, ISCE, HSC, State Boards, etc.).

5. Postgraduate Indian applicants should get at least 40% in their pre-masters with a three-year Second Division Honours Bachelor’s degree with 50% from various universities as listed. For other universities, the CGPA varies between 5.5-5.8 while there are university-wise guidelines as well.

The University of East London’s acceptance rate is 39%.

The University has 163 undergraduate and 122 postgraduate courses. Some of its popular courses include the following:

1. Architecture and Visual Arts.

2. Criminology and Law.

3. Cultural and Media Studies.

4. Civil Engineering.

5. Sports Science.

6. Psychology.

7. Education Studies.

8. Animation.

9. Events Management.

Educational modules have sizes of 20 credits for undergraduate courses, i.e. 200 hours of total study and 30 credits for postgraduate programs.

Extra-curriculars & Diversity

International students choose the University of East London since it is ranked amongst the top 200 universities in the world and number 1 in the UK for its psychology research. It is also ranked highly for architecture and civil engineering. It is ranked at number 1 for international support in the UK along with visa guidance. It also offers on-campus accommodation for international students.

The institution has numerous attractions for students including TMF (Track My Future) which is an online platform monitoring academics, helping in booking service appointments, finding part-time jobs, and so on. The University has its SportsDock with facilities like indoor sports arenas, a fitness center, aerobics and dance studio, conditioning and strength room, sports therapy clinic, outdoor pitches, meeting rooms, lecture theaters, and a café. Students can also access the outdoor gymnasium, pitches, and courts along with rowing facilities. There are provisions for swimmers and tennis and hockey players as well.

Students also get access to the Garden Nursery, 24*7 library, campus store, bookstore, eateries, cafes, bar, and Student Union facilities like the lounge.

The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park at Stratford also plays host to our swimmers, tennis players, and hockey players. It’s hard to think of a better place for sport. There are facilities for cultural and creative activities as well.

Career/Professional

The industry is strongly linked to leading industries and businesses as part of its career-driven philosophy. It is known for its industry-aligned and entrepreneurial courses for building future skills. It has its own Professional Fitness and Mental Health program where skills sought by employers are integrated into degrees that count towards the final academic qualifications.

Students get the Career Passport facility with online badges and portfolio-building for future employment throughout their courses. They also benefit from placement year options while gaining industry insights simultaneously. The institution also offers volunteering opportunities for students.

After their courses, students get access to numerous industrial placements and recruitment opportunities via career fairs, employer engagement initiatives, guest lectures, networking events, and panel events.

Students get necessary Career Support via Career Zone which offers industry and external collaborations (including the latest partnership with AWS Educate for helping students build their cloud-computing knowledge) and more. Students get support in preparing for their careers along with career management platforms, opportunities, monthly workshops, employer events, work experience, internships, mentoring and career coaching, and more.

Some famous alumni include the following:

1. Roger Meddows Taylor, musician-songwriter-singer and Queen Drummer.

2. Sonam Kapoor, Indian actress, and National/Filmfare Award winner.

3. Marina Lambrini Diamandis (Marina), singer-songwriter-musician.

4. Henry Kenneth Alfred Russell, movie director.

5. Roger Ashton-Griffiths, actor-screenwriter, and director.

6. Preet Kaur Gill, politician, and MP.

7. Rupa Asha Huq, politician, and MP.

Financial

The average University of East London fees structure is given below for 2022-23:

1. Undergraduate- £13,740 (INR 13.74 lakh) per year.

2. Postgraduate- £13,500 (INR 13.50 lakh) per year.

3. 2-Year Master’s Course with Placement- £14,760 + £3,500 (INR 14.76 lakh and INR 3.5 lakh respectively) for Years 1 and 2.

4. MBA- £16,200 (INR 16.2 lakh) for 1 year.

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