University of East London, UK
🎓Pioneering Futures Since 1898
At the University of East London, we’re shaping tomorrow’s leaders today. Founded in 1898 and located in the heart of East London, UEL empowers a global student community through careers-first education, sustainable innovation, and inclusive growth.
🏫 About UEL
With campuses in Docklands and Stratford, UEL offers practice-based education across five dynamic schools:
🏛️ School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
🎨 School of Arts and Creative Industries
👥 School of Childhood and Social Care
🧬 School of Health, Sport and Bioscience
💼 Royal Docs School of Business & Law
Our 10-year transformation roadmap, Vision 2028, is driving bold changes to our curriculum, pedagogy, research and partnerships—preparing students for the 4th and 5th industrial revolutions.
📌 Fast Facts & Rankings
🏆 Recognition & Awards
University of the Year for Teaching Quality 2025 – The Times & Sunday Times
Top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality – Guardian University Guide 2024
#1 in London & #3 in UK for Student Experience – National Student Survey 2024
Most Improved UK University, rising 40 places – Guardian University Guide 2025
🌍 Global Rankings
Top 100 Globally for SDG 4: Quality Education – THE Impact Rankings 2023
Times Higher Education UK Rankings 2025: Top 100
QS Europe Rankings 2025: Ranked 521–530
THE World University Rankings 2025: Ranked 1001–1200
🔍 Subject Strengths
👗 Fashion & Textiles
🥇 Ranked Top 22 in the UK – Guardian 2025
📊 Business & Management
🥈 Ranked Top 35 in the UK – Guardian 2025
📚 Accounting & Finance, Education
🥉 Ranked Top 50 in the UK – Guardian 2025
🌐 Global Subject Rankings – THE 2025
Business & Economics: Top 801+
Medical & Health: Top 601–800
Education: Top 501–600
🌱 Sustainability & Impact
🌍 Net-Zero Commitment by 2030
📚 Sustainability embedded in teaching, research & daily operations
🏅 Top 100 globally in THE Impact Rankings for Quality Education (SDG4)
Why UEL
✔️A bold, forward-thinking institution with 125 years of progressive education
✔️Employer-led learning with emphasis on careers, digital skills, and real-world readiness
✔️Recognised for teaching excellence, student satisfaction, and social impact
✔️A vibrant and diverse student body, with strong local and global links
✔️Vision 2028 charts our path to a sustainable, inclusive future, driving social justice, health equity, and regional transformation
