Member Institutions of

the University of London

World-class research
is at the very heart of
the intellectual and
academic environment
fostered at the
University of London
The University of London’s Member
Institutions are responsible for the
academic direction and assessment
of all courses offered by the
University of London We work with
leading academics at our Member
Institutions to design original content
and programmes to put you at the
forefront of that field of study
† Indicates a Member Institution
that provides academic direction
for our programmes
Birkbeck†:
Founded in 1823, Birkbeck is a worldclass research and teaching institution,
a vibrant centre of academic
excellence and London’s only
specialist provider of evening higher
education The College has extensive
experience in supporting the needs
of students who are managing study
alongside other commitments Over
90 per cent of Birkbeck academics
are research-active and many are
renowned experts in their fields
The Courtauld Institute
of Art:
The Courtauld was founded in 1932
as the UK’s first university department
devoted to the study of art With its
illustrious Gallery, it remains a worldleading centre for the study of the
history, curation and conservation of
art and architecture The Institute is
also an ideal environment for research
and professional development
City, University of
London (City)†:
City is the newest constituent College
of the University of London, joining
in August 2016 Its name, which
dates back to 1966, reflects a longstanding relationship with the City
of London City was ranked in the
top five per cent of world universities
by the Times Higher Education
World University Rankings 2016
Goldsmiths†:
Goldsmiths is all about the freedom
to experiment, to think differently,
to be an individual Founded in
1891, the College brings creative
and unconventional approaches to
subjects in the arts, social sciences,
humanities and computing,
with a strong emphasis on the
highest academic standards of
teaching and research