History
The University as it is today was created in 2002 with the merging of London Guildhall University and the University of North London, the first merger between two universities in the UK. Its roots, however, lie firmly in the nineteenth century with the establishment of the Metropolitan Evening Classes for Young Men in 1848.
Education
Students studying in any of our schools have access to all our communal facilities (such as libraries, social spaces, cafés and eateries), and each school also has areas of expertise which might mean you use specialist resources as part of your course. Our schools have links to relevant businesses in sectors related to their specialist subject areas, and the schools are also hotbeds of research undertaken by University academics and PhD students.
£2,000 Scholarship - all full-time international fee-paying students receive a £2,000 scholarship if they are successful with their application to London Met.
EU Transition Scholarships - Our EU Transition Scholarship will automatically be applied to eligible EU students with overseas fee status starting a degree with us in January 2023. This scholarship includes a tuition fee reduction for the duration of your studies and is applicable to both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.Research
The high-quality research forms a core part of the life of London Met and underpins all that we do.
Research covers everything from teaching thousands of undergraduates, supervising several hundred students on PhD and Professional Doctorate programmes, conducting funded research or working with our many partners.
London Met is home to a number of research centres, groups and units that provide a focal point for staff and research students. They give definition and direction to the work that we do.
Student services
- At London Met, you will have a dedicated School Office that will be your first port of call for any queries you may have.
- Your School Office is where you can access a variety of services, advice and guidance during your time as a student with us.
Housing services
It's important to find somewhere safe, affordable and comfortable to live in a new city, so we're here to give you a comprehensive guide to student housing in London.
We aim to give you a comprehensive guide to student housing in London, including:
- finding accommodation in external student halls of residence
- searching for private rented accommodation (flat shares, whole flat and house rentals)
- finding single-semester and short-stay accommodation, including homestay and hotels and bed and breakfasts (B&Bs)
- living in private rented accommodation
- advice about summer accommodation
- landlord services including opportunities for landlords and agents to advertise accommodation to our students
Library services
The libraries have over 274,337 books, 59,922 e-books and 42,135 e-journals for you to use. As well as reading for study we have a popular reading-for-pleasure collection. Research shows that reading for pleasure can help student achievement. As a London Met student you'll be able to use our online catalogue to search or browse our collections.
ICT services
London Met invests in you. The University boasts state-of-the-art learning, library and IT facilities where you can hone your skills – from a mock courtroom, purpose-built art, design and recording studios to a £100,000 journalism newsroom and our £30 million Science Centre, which is one of the largest science teaching labs in Europe.
Sports facilities
The gym is based at Holloway campus with an exercise room at Aldgate. Affordable membership is available to students, staff and the public.
London Metropolitan University Overview
London Metropolitan University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 14.7% United Kingdom
Top 11.5% Worldwide
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QS World University Rankings
1001
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend QS World University Rankings
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| 901 | 1001 | 1001 |
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World University Rankings
601
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
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| - | 601 | 601 |
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London Metropolitan University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United Kingdom Country
London City
#2 Branch Campus
United Kingdom Country
Crewe City
#3 Branch Campus
United Kingdom Country
Manchester City
#4 Branch Campus
United Kingdom Country
City of London City
#5 Branch Campus
United Kingdom Country
Birmingham City
London Metropolitan University Student Reviews & Awards
4.2
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 46 Reviews
- 4 Star 37 Reviews
- 3 Star 10 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 5 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.3
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.5
- Student Diversity 4.4
- Online Classroom Experience 4.3
- Admission Process 4.6
- Quality of Student Life 4.3
- Career Development 4.2
Study review
It's a great experience in campus and there are very friendly lecturers
Good experience and learning with new people
It was a good experience learning with new people and understanding the diverse culture
Good learning experience
I had a good overall study experience. The subjects were useful and helped me build strong technical and practical skills. The lecturers were supportive and the learning environment was friendly. However, more practical projects and industry exposure could improve the program. Overall, it was a valuable and positive experience for my career.
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