University of East London

University of East London (UEL) is a public university located in the East London boroughs of Stratford and Docklands. It emphasises careers-led education and student employability, and serves a diverse international student body from more than 120 nationalities.

Public Research University

Campuses in Stratford and Docklands, London.

• Origins: Founded as West Ham Technical Institute in 1898
• University Status Granted: 1992
  

• Emphasis on employability, industry ties and practical learning.
• Broad educational focus across:
  • Architecture, Computing & Engineering
  • Arts & Digital Industries
  • Business & Law
  • Health, Sport & Bioscience
  • Psychology
  • Education & Communities

• Recognised as a UK degree-awarding institution (public university under UK higher education regulation).
• Additional accreditation or professional body links (e.g., in business, law) mentioned historically (e.g., ACCA, CIPD).
  

• Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026: “1001-1200” global band
• The Guardian University Guide 2026: UK Top 40, with subjects ranked in the UK Top 10
• Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025: University of the Year for Teaching Quality
• National Student Survey 2025: 2nd in London and 4th in England for Overall Positivity
• Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025: Fastest-rising university in England for graduate employability
  

• More than 120 nationalities represented on campus.
• Strong rise in rankings and improved student experience metrics
• Location advantage: campuses near the 2012 Olympic Park and in London’s Docklands offering modern facilities.