University of East London

About the University

The University of East London traces its roots to the West Ham Technical Institute, which opened in October 1898. It became the North East London Polytechnic in 1988, was renamed the Polytechnic of East London in 1989, and gained university status in 1992.

Location

The university is based at campuses in Stratford and Docklands, in East London. The Stratford campus is centred on a Grade II* listed building dating from the university’s 1898 founding, while the Docklands campus, opened in 1999, was among the first newly built university campuses in London in over fifty years.

What Students Can Study

The university offers study across a range of subject areas through its academic schools, including law and the social sciences. Specific course content, structure, and entry requirements vary by department and should be checked directly with the university.

Why Students Consider This University

Students often consider East London for its East London campuses in Stratford and Docklands, areas that have seen significant redevelopment in recent decades, including around the 2012 Olympic Park in Stratford. Its setting offers a different, more recently developed part of London compared with the older, more central university districts.

Studying in London

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More Universities in London

London is also home to 23 other universities StudyUKToday covers:

• Birkbeck, University of London
• Brunel University London
• City St George's, University of London
• Goldsmiths, University of London
• Imperial College London
• King's College London
• Kingston University
• London Metropolitan University
• London School of Economics and Political Science
• London South Bank University
• Middlesex University
• Northeastern University London
• Queen Mary University of London
• Ravensbourne University London
• Royal Holloway, University of London
• St Mary's University, Twickenham
• University College London
• University of Greenwich
• University of Law
• University of Roehampton
• University of the Arts London
• University of West London
• University of Westminster

Applying to University of East London

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Important Information

Course availability, entry requirements, tuition fees, application deadlines, and other admissions requirements can change and vary by course. Always confirm current details directly with University of East London or with our team before relying on them.