UCL Summer School: World-class Study in the Heart of London
- England
- London
About Program
UCL is a world-leading university (ranked 9th globally by QS in 2025) in the heart of central London. The UCL Summer School offers students from universities around the world the chance to study undergraduate UCL modules for 3 or 6 weeks and transfer credit back to their home college. A truly international programme, the 2024 UCL Summer School welcomed 800+ students from 50+ countries.
In 2025, over 40 courses are on offer in subjects like psychology, computer science, economics, engineering, health, politics, literature, law, sciences and more. You can choose the course best suited to your academic or personal interests and for most courses, no prior subject knowledge is necessary. All courses are taught by UCL faculty.
Also offered is accommodation close to campus and a varied programme of social and cultural events & activities to ensure students have fun and meet others from across the programme.
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LGBTQIA+ Support
Neurodivergent Support
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Program Highlights
- Study and gain credit at one of the world's leading universities (ranked 9th in the world by QS in 2025): All courses are taught by academics from UCL's renowned faculties!
- Enjoy summer in London; one of the world's great cities. London comes alive in summer and students are free to explore. Our unique Social and Cultural Programme also ensures students make the most of free time!
- Choose courses from a wide range of disciplines! Students benefit from an unrivalled choice of summer courses; all of which carry the same academic rigour (4 US credits) as normal UCL undergraduate course.
- Make friends and lifelong contacts from around the world: The 2024 UCL Summer School welcomed students from 40+ countries!
- Apply for accommodation at a UCL summer residence within walking distance to campus.