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University of East London

London, United Kingdom · Public · Est. 1898

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1898

Type

Public

Location

London, United Kingdom

QS World University Rankings 2027

1001–1200 in the world

About the university

The University of East London (UEL) was founded in 1898 and is a public university in east London. Its main Docklands campus sits on the waterfront in the Royal Docks, and its Stratford campus hosts health courses such as Public Health MSc.

UEL highlights work placements built into its degrees and a Careers Guarantee in every course. It says it is ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2027 and 1st in the UK for value added in the Guardian University Guide 2027.

For Indian students UEL is one of the more affordable London options. Most master's courses on this page cost £17,220 to £18,900 a year (2026/27), many start in January or May as well as September, and the university accepts a 55% bachelor's degree (50% from several major Indian universities). International scholarships of £500 to £5,000 are checked automatically at offer.

Living in London costs more than elsewhere in the UK: the Student visa money requirement is £1,529 a month for courses in London. UEL halls at Docklands cost £182 to £238 a week in 2026/27 with all bills included.

Founded
1898, to serve the local community in east London
Type
Public university
Total students
About 20,810 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
International students
59% of students (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
Student–staff ratio
31.8 to 1 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
Campuses
Docklands (Royal Docks, E16) and Stratford (E15), London
Intakes
September and January for most master's courses; some computing and engineering courses also start in May

Rankings

  • QS World University Rankings 2027

    1001–1200 in the world

  • THE World University Rankings 2027

    801–1000 in the world

  • Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

    96th of 130 UK universities

  • Guardian University Guide (UK), as quoted by UEL 2027

    Top 40 in the UK; 1st for value added

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
Data Science MSc1 year full time£17,220≈ ₹21 lakh
Computer Science MSc1 year full time (placement-year option)£17,220≈ ₹21 lakh
Artificial Intelligence MSc1 year full time (placement-year option)£17,220≈ ₹21 lakh
Cyber Security Engineering MSc1 year full time£17,220≈ ₹21 lakh
International Business Management MSc1 year full time (2 years with placement)£17,700≈ ₹21.6 lakh
Project Management MSc1 year full time (2 years with placement)£18,900≈ ₹23.1 lakh
Engineering Management MSc1 year full time (2 years with placement)£17,220≈ ₹21 lakh
Big Data Technologies MSc1 year full time (placement-year option)£17,220≈ ₹21 lakh

Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Scholarships

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate

    UEL International Scholarships

    Value: £500 to £5,000 off first-year tuition

    Eligibility: Self-funded international students paying full overseas fees. Eligibility is checked automatically when you get an offer, and any award appears in your offer letter.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • All levels

    Early Payment Discount

    Value: 5% off tuition

    Eligibility: Pay your full tuition before mid-September of your starting year (January starters by the date in the offer letter).

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • All levels, after an offer

    Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £6,000 a year, plus support services and coaching qualifications

    Eligibility: International (non-EU) students with a UEL offer studying for at least one year.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Further study at UEL

    Alumni Scholarship

    Value: Up to 25% off tuition

    Eligibility: Holders of a UEL undergraduate, master's or doctoral degree.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

  • HSC, Standard 12, AISSCE, ISC or Intermediate with an overall average of 60% (CBSE, CISCE and most state boards); Kerala State Board 65% in Year 12.
  • A 3- or 4-year diploma from a State Board of Technical Education with 55% or above is also considered.
  • Some courses need Year 12 Maths at 50%.

Postgraduate

  • A bachelor's degree of at least 3 years with 50% from listed universities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore, or 55% from other recognised institutions.
  • Most master's courses ask for a 2:2 equivalent; some, like Engineering Management, ask for a 2:1 for BSc holders.
  • Recent graduates who meet the entry requirements can use a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter in place of IELTS.

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
  • Degree transcripts and certificate (postgraduate)
  • English test score or Medium of Instruction letter
  • Personal statement
  • Tuition fee deposit (amount in your offer letter) before the CAS is issued

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English language requirements

English requirements
Test or routeTypical requirement
IELTS AcademicMost master's courses: 6.0 or 6.5 overall depending on the course (for example 6.0 with 6.0 in writing and speaking for Data Science MSc). Undergraduate: 5.5 or 6.0 depending on the course.
Other testsTOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, LanguageCert Academic, Trinity ISE, Oxford ELLT and Skills for English are accepted; scores are on each course page. Duolingo is not accepted.
Class 12 English (undergraduate)Undergraduate applicants who studied in English medium throughout and achieved a qualifying HSC result may not need a test
Medium of Instruction letter (postgraduate)Accepted in place of IELTS for recent graduates who meet the entry requirements

Accommodation and living costs

UEL's halls are on the Docklands campus. All prices are fully inclusive of gas, electricity, water, Wi-Fi and 24/7 security. Contracts for 2026/27 run for Term 1 only, the full academic year (12 September 2026 to 6 June 2027) or the full year plus summer (to 31 August 2027). Several room types were already sold out when checked.

Accommodation and living costs
ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees
West Halls and Premium West (en suite)2026/27£182–189per week≈ ₹22,204 – ₹23,058
East Halls (standard to enhanced)2026/27£210–224per week≈ ₹25,620 – ₹27,328
East Halls studio2026/27£238per week≈ ₹29,036
Money you must show for the Student visaLondon, for up to 9 months (GOV.UK, October 2026)£1,529per month≈ ₹1.9 lakh

Campus and location

UEL's main Docklands campus is on the waterfront in the Royal Docks, east London, with halls on site. Health courses such as Public Health MSc are taught at the Stratford campus.

  • Waterfront Docklands campus (E16) with on-campus halls.
  • Stratford campus (E15), where Public Health MSc is taught.
  • Work placements built into degrees and a Careers Guarantee in every course.
  • Study abroad agents in India include partners in Kolkata and Kochi, and UEL has South Asia recruitment staff.

Careers and graduate outcomes

UEL builds work placements into its degrees and offers placement-year versions of many master's courses. It says it is the fastest-rising university in England for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2026). After graduating you can apply for the UK Graduate visa: 18 months for bachelor's and master's graduates who apply from 1 January 2027.

Graduate outcomes
WhatFigureSource
Rise in graduate employability among universities in EnglandFastest-rising (UEL claim)UEL international page, citing Graduate Outcomes Survey 2026
Graduate visa length for applications from 1 January 202718 months (bachelor's and master's)GOV.UK

Studying in the UK

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FAQs

How much is a master's at UEL?

Most master's courses on this page cost £17,220 a year for 2026/27. International Business Management and Public Health are £17,700, and Project Management is £18,900. The full-time MBA is £19,500.

Can I start in January or May?

Yes. Most master's courses start in September and January, and some computing and engineering courses, such as Computer Science MSc and Artificial Intelligence MSc, also start in May.

Do I need IELTS?

Usually IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 depending on the course. Recent graduates who meet the entry requirements can use a Medium of Instruction letter instead. Duolingo is not accepted.

What percentage do I need for a master's?

50% from listed universities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Pune, or 55% from other recognised Indian institutions, with a bachelor's of at least three years.

Are there scholarships?

International scholarships of £500 to £5,000 off first-year fees are checked automatically when you get an offer. There is also a 5% early payment discount.

Sources

  1. UEL: international fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
  2. UEL: India guidance (opens in a new tab)
  3. UEL: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
  4. UEL: Data Science MSc (opens in a new tab)
  5. UEL: Computer Science MSc (opens in a new tab)
  6. UEL: room types, prices and payment plans (opens in a new tab)
  7. UEL: international students (opens in a new tab)
  8. UEL: pioneering futures since 1898 (opens in a new tab)
  9. THE World University Rankings 2027: University of East London (opens in a new tab)
  10. Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)
  11. GOV.UK: Student visa – money you need (opens in a new tab)
  12. GOV.UK: Graduate visa (opens in a new tab)

Official website: www.uel.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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