London

Last published 25 October 2026 Facts verified 23 October 2026

The capital offers the widest choice: London universities, branch campuses of universities from elsewhere in the UK, and pathway colleges that progress to universities across the country. Living costs are the highest in the UK; the visa rule asks you to show £1,570 a month here from 30 November 2026.

Students in London: the largest student city in the UK, with more than 40 universities and branch campuses.
Students in London: the largest student city in the UK, with more than 40 universities and branch campuses.

Health Sciences University (London) and Universal Higher Education UK

Two smaller London providers in the Oxford International group · Borough High Street and Whitechapel · degrees awarded by HSU and by the University of Bradford (UHE UK)

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
MASTER’S MSc Global Healthcare Management (Health Sciences University)HSU master’s12 months6.012,500 after £2,500 awardautomatic £2,500
MASTER’S MSc International Business and ManagementMSc Project Planning and Management (UHE UK, University of Bradford award)University of Bradford master’s12 months6.012,000 after £3,700 awardautomatic £3,700
BACH BSc Business Management (UHE UK)Bachelor’s degree3 years6.012,000 a year after £4,950 awardautomatic £4,950 a year

Awards are automatic with the offer for 2026/27 intakes (UHE UK: January, April, September, November). UHE UK accepts IELTS 6.0, PTE 62, LanguageCert 65, TOEFL 80 or Duolingo 110.

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Northumbria University London

London campus (Middlesex Street, E1), taught by QA Higher Education, degrees awarded by Northumbria University · intakes January, May and September

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
MASTER’S MSc Business with International ManagementFinancial ManagementHRMMarketingEntrepreneurshipBusiness AnalyticsHospitality and TourismDigital MarketingNorthumbria master’s12 months6.021,500up to 30%*
MASTER’S MSc Cyber SecurityInternational Project ManagementAI and Big DataMA Luxury Brand ManagementNorthumbria master’s12 months6.0 (Cyber 6.5)21,500up to 30%*
MASTER’S Any London MSc/MA with Advanced PracticeNorthumbria master’s16–24 months6.024,500regional only
PRE-M Graduate Certificate in BusinessA London MSc (£21,500)4 months6.06,750—
IY1International Year One in BusinessYear 2 of a London BSc9 months5.517,25030%*
FDN International Foundation in Business ManagementYear 1 of a London BSc (£21,500 a year)2 semesters5.517,25030%*
TOP-UP BSc (Hons) top-upsAccounting and FinanceGlobal Business ManagementInternational Banking and FinanceTourism, Hospitality and EventsFinal year of a bachelor’s1 year6.021,500up to 30%*

*Scholarships quoted by QA Higher Education for students from Central Asia for January 2027: 30% on the Foundation, International Year One and the full degree (“for all 3 years”) and up to 30% on master’s degrees; a £1,529 London cost-of-living bursary and a 25% academic scholarship for first-class graduates are also published. Advanced Practice variants carry the regional award only. Kazakhstan entry: bachelor’s average 3.9/5 for a 2:2-level offer. English: QA’s online English test or Duolingo also accepted. CAS deadline for January 2027: early December 2026.

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Ravensbourne University London

Greenwich Peninsula, London · creative, digital and business degrees · direct application through Oxford International · intakes January, May and September

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
MASTER’S Postgraduate degrees in digital media, design, fashion and business; MBARavensbourne master’s12 months6.018,500 · MBA 19,950ask us
BACH Undergraduate degrees (year 1 entry)Ravensbourne bachelor’s3 years6.017,500 a yearask us
IY1International Year One in Business ManagementYear 2 of a Ravensbourne bachelor’s1 year5.518,950ask us

Fees for 2026/27. Portfolio or interview may be needed for creative courses.

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham, Surrey (40 minutes from central London) · direct admission and International Study Centre through Study Group · intakes January and September 2027

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
MASTER’S Direct-entry postgraduate taught degrees (100+)MSc AI for BusinessApplied Data ScienceAccounting and Financial ManagementAdvanced Electronic and Electrical EngineeringMA Ancient HistoryRoyal Holloway master’s12 months6.5per courseask us
BACH Direct-entry undergraduate degrees (year 1)Royal Holloway bachelor’s3 years6.5per courseask us
FDN International Foundation Year (International Study Centre)business, finance and managementengineering, science and computinglaw, social sciences and humanitiesYear 1 of a Royal Holloway degree2 semesters5.020,750 · 20,50010% of first degree year
IY1International Year One (International Study Centre) — business and managementeconomicscomputer scienceelectronic engineeringYear 2 of a Royal Holloway degree2 semesters5.521,25010% + Excellence £3,000
PRE-M Pre-Master’s Programme (International Study Centre)business and managementcomputer science and electronic engineeringarts, humanities and social sciencesA Royal Holloway master’s2 semesters5.517,50010% + Excellence £3,000

Schools: Business and Management; Law and Social Sciences; Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences; Life Sciences and the Environment; Humanities; Languages, Literature and Cultures; Performing and Digital Arts. A full degree list with fees is in the Royal Holloway prospectus; we send you the exact fee for your course. Semester dates 2027: 11 January and 20 September. Alumni discount 20% on the master’s for Royal Holloway graduates (January 2027). ISC progression scholarship: 10% of the first degree-year fee for self-funded students. Study Group payment: £1,000 deposit, £260 admin fee and £6,000 advance before the CAS.

Which routes are open to you depends on your country of application: ask MultiPath.

Ulster University — London, Birmingham and Manchester campuses

Branch campuses taught by QA Higher Education, degrees awarded by Ulster University · intakes January, May and September (Jan 2027 enrolment 25 January; international deadline 16 November 2026)

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
MASTER’S MSc International Business (also with Data Analytics or HRM)HRMMarketingCommunication and PRInternational Tourism and Hospitality ManagementUlster master’s12 months6.016,200 London · 14,550 Birmingham/Manchester20%*
MASTER’S MSc Computer Science and Technology (also with Business Development)Ulster master’s12 months6.016,200 London · 14,550 Birmingham/Manchester20%*
MASTER’S MBAUlster MBA12 months6.016,750 London · 15,100 Birmingham/Manchester20%*
MASTER’S MSc or MBA with Advanced Practice (internship or applied consulting project)Ulster master’s21 months6.020,800 London · 19,250 Birmingham/Manchester20%*
COMBINED Extended MScGraduate Certificate + MSc International Business or MarketingUlster master’s15 months6.021,200 London · 19,250 Birmingham/Manchesterask us
BACH BSc (Hons) Global BusinessAccounting with Management (London)Computing SystemsUlster bachelor’s3 years6.013,350 a year London · 12,750 Birmingham20%*

*20% regional bursary for students from Russia and the CIS (Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan) and a 20% academic scholarship for first-class graduates, as published by QA for 2026/27 intakes; EU students are offered 40% for the September 2026, January 2027 and May 2027 intakes. Entry: a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent (MBA: plus about two years’ work experience; Extended MSc: a pass degree). Fees are per programme for 2026/27. Advanced Practice: the internship is not guaranteed; students without one complete an applied consulting project.

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University of Huddersfield London

Branch campus of the University of Huddersfield at Sugar House Island, Stratford, east London · recruited through Study Group · intake January 2027 (Terms: 5 Jan–16 Apr, 19 Apr–27 Aug, 27 Sep 2027–11 Jan 2028)

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
MASTER’S MSc Accounting and FinanceComputingFintechInternational BusinessHuddersfield master’s degree12 months6.018,700—
MASTER’S MSc ManagementManagement with Entrepreneurshipwith International Businesswith MarketingHuddersfield master’s degree12 months6.018,700—
BACH BA (Hons) Business ManagementInternational BusinessBSc Computing (direct entry)Huddersfield London bachelor’s3 years6.017,600 a year (fixed for 3 years)up to £4,000 a year
IY1International Year One (business management; computing)Year 2 of a Huddersfield London bachelor’s1 year5.517,600—

Entry: a bachelor’s degree in any subject (Computing MSc: a related subject); Kazakh or Uzbek bachelor’s at 70% average; IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5, or TOEFL 87, PTE 59 or Password Skills Plus 6.0, and no Secure English Language Test is needed. Open to international and EU students. Group consultancy project with a live business brief in every MSc. PGT merit scholarship £1,500 for first-class graduates. Before the CAS: £260 admin fee and £4,000–£9,000 advance tuition. Insurance (StudyCare) about £450 a year.

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University of Roehampton

Roehampton, south-west London · direct application through Oxford International’s Direct to University service · September intake

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
MASTER’S Postgraduate degrees across business, education, psychology, media, data science; MBARoehampton master’s12 months (+ optional placement year £2,500)6.018,980 · MBA 20,020ask us
BACH Undergraduate degrees (year 1 entry)Roehampton bachelor’s3 years6.0from 17,628 a yearask us
IY1International Year One (Business)International FoundationYear 2 / year 1 of a Roehampton degree1 year5.5from 17,628ask us

Fees for 2026/27. Scholarships are awarded by admissions with the offer; amounts are not published.

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ASU London

Clerkenwell, London (on the City St George’s campus from 2026) · independent degree-awarding institution created with Arizona State University · September intake

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
BACH Direct entry to BSc (Hons), BEng (Hons) and MEng degrees in engineering, computing, business and designASU London bachelor’s3–4 years6.0 (UKVI)23,600 a year20% a year (first 75 acceptances, 2026); 2027 global scholarship 20%
FDN Foundation Certificate (KICL)Year 1 at ASU London2 terms5.523,440 · 25,000ask us

ASU London (formerly TEDI-London) awards its own degrees and is registered with the Office for Students; it is not a branch of Arizona State University. Only IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (5.5) is accepted for direct entry. Deposit £4,000–£7,000 for the degree; £5,000 for the Kaplan foundation.

Brunel University of London

Uxbridge, west London (single campus) · Brunel University London Pathway College (Navitas) on campus · intakes September and January

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
FDN Foundation Studiesbusiness, computer science, economics and finance, humanities and psychology, lawengineering, health and life sciencesYear 1 of a Brunel degree2 semesters5.517,000 · 17,450up to £3,000
FDN Gateway to Medicine Foundation (MBBS)Brunel Medical School1 year7.0 at progression24,000—
IY1First Year Studies — business, computer science, economics and financeInternational Year 2 in Business and ManagementYear 2 or year 3 of a Brunel degree2 semesters6.017,950up to £3,000
PRE-M Pre-Master’s (business or generic)A Brunel master’s1 semester6.010,950ask us

Scholarships: International Scholarship up to £2,000 and Merit Scholarship up to £3,000 on the foundation and first-year routes (limited, first come); 2% discount for early payment; Brunel EU Undergraduate Bursary £5,000 for 2027/28 (relevant to Romanian students). Deposit 50% (pre-master’s in full). Navitas colleges: fees are the 2026/27 whole-stage fees; intakes September and January (May/June at some colleges). IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in each skill for foundation and first-year routes, 6.0 (5.5) for most pre-master’s; PTE Academic and other tests accepted. A 50% deposit is typical (pre-master’s often in full). Pass the pathway with the required grades to progress.

City St George’s, University of London

Central London (Clerkenwell) · pathways at City St George’s International Study Centre (INTO) and at Kaplan International College London · intakes January, June and September

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
FDN International Foundation (INTO ISC)Year 1 of a City St George’s degree2–3 terms5.0–5.518,500–22,995 · 22,750–25,500up to £4,000 + £3,500 a year on progression
IY1International Year One (INTO ISC)Year 2 of a City St George’s degree2–3 terms5.520,500–25,250 · 27,800£3,500 a year on progression
PRE-M Pre-Master’s, business or non-business (INTO ISC)A City St George’s master’s (Bayes Business School for business)2–3 terms5.5Business 20,500 · 25,745; other 10,250 · 20,500up to £4,000
IY1International Year One in Engineering (KICL)Year 2 of an engineering degree2 terms5.525,390see KICL
PRE-M Pre-Master’s (KICL)A City St George’s master’s2 terms5.524,970–25,630£3,000 progression (limited)

INTO ISC fees and scholarships are the 2026/27 figures from the INTO Partner Portal: the £3,500-a-year progression discount is automatic for ISC undergraduates enrolling in September 2026 or January 2027 and progressing in September 2027 (not for sponsored or Mainland China students). Two providers serve the same university; we advise which suits your subject and budget.

INTO London — pathways to universities across the UK

INTO London (Stratford, east London) · foundation and International Year One with guaranteed progression to a wide choice of UK universities; January 2027 start for University of Exeter foundation applicants via INTO London · intakes January and September

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
FDN International Foundationbusiness, humanities and social sciencesscience and engineeringart and designYear 1 at a progression university (University Progression and Careers Manager supports your choice)3–4 terms5.018,750–21,350up to £1,500
FDN International Foundation in Medicine and Health ProfessionsMedicine, dentistry, pharmacy or health degrees at progression universities3 terms5.527,000up to £5,000
IY1International Year One in BusinessYear 2 of a business degree at a progression university3–4 terms5.518,750–22,350up to £1,500
ENG Academic English with IELTS preparationAn INTO pathway6–12 weeks3.5+3,250–4,325—

Students with a strong school certificate can enter International Year One directly (average 4.0/5 with mathematics 4.0 for INTO London Business). For January 2027 only, Exeter International Foundation applicants start at INTO London with guaranteed progression to the University of Exeter. Uniplan insurance, enrolment and textbook fees are extra. INTO centres: fees are the 2026/27 figures per programme length; a “Regional Scholarship” is a one-off tuition reduction awarded with the offer; iCAS packages combine the pathway and the degree under one visa (you still need to pass the pathway). English: IELTS 5.0–5.5 for foundation and International Year One, 5.5–6.0 for pre-master’s; INTO accepts Password Skills Plus, PTE and other tests, and runs Academic English courses.

Which routes are open to you depends on your country of application: ask MultiPath.

Kaplan International College London (KICL) — pathways to 10 universities

London Bridge, SE1 · pathway taught in London, degree at the partner university · progression to University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, City St George’s, Cranfield, Queen Mary, University of Westminster, University of York, University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent (London) and ASU London · intakes January, March, June, September

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
FDN Foundation CertificateBusiness, Law and Social SciencesScience and EngineeringArt and DesignYear 1 at Birmingham, Bristol, City St George’s, Queen Mary, Westminster, York, Nottingham, NTU London or ASU London2 terms5.523,440 · 25,000 · 21,660see notes
IY1International Year One — Business (Queen Mary, Westminster, Nottingham)Computer Science (Westminster, York)Year 2 of the degree2 terms5.518,990see notes
IY1International Year One — Engineering (Queen Mary, City St George’s, Birmingham)Law (Birmingham, Liverpool, Westminster; new January 2027)Year 2 of the degree2 terms5.525,390 · 21,660see notes
PRE-M Pre-Master’sBusiness, Economics and FinanceLaw and Social SciencesScience and EngineeringA master’s at Queen Mary, City St George’s, Cranfield, Westminster or Birmingham2 terms5.524,970–25,630see notes

The college is in London; most degrees are elsewhere (Birmingham, Bristol, Cranfield, York, Nottingham) — City St George’s, Queen Mary, Westminster, NTU London and ASU London are in London. Scholarships published for 2027 progression: Westminster £2,000 automatic for 80%+; City St George’s £3,000 (limited places); KICL Academic Excellence £5,000 (one undergraduate, one postgraduate); Kaplan Multi-Progression Pathway (apply to any UK university after the course) from £16,500. A new International Year One in Business leading to City St George’s was announced for January 2027 subject to approval.

Kaplan colleges: fees are for the 2-term course starting 11 January 2027 (also March, June and September starts); 2.5- to 4-term versions with extra English cost more. UKVI IELTS 5.5 (minimum 4.5 in each skill) for a 2-term Foundation Certificate, 5.5 (5.0) for International Year One and Pre-Master’s; shorter IELTS for longer courses. Deposit £5,000. Progression needs the required grades and good attendance (the exact mark is on the offer).

Kingston University

Kingston upon Thames, south-west London · Kingston University International Study Centre (Study Group) · intakes November, January and September

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
FDN International Foundation Yearbusiness, finance and managementengineering, science and computinglaw, social sciences and humanitiesart, design and mediaYear 1 of a Kingston degree2 semesters4.517,250 · 17,500£2,500 a year on progression
IY1International Year One — accounting and financebusiness managementmarketing and advertisingYear 2 of a Kingston degree2 semesters5.517,250£2,500 a year on progression
PRE-M Pre-Master’s (business and management)A Kingston master’s1 semester6.08,900£2,500 first year

Kingston International Success Support Award £2,500 a year for up to three years on named degrees. Study Group centres: fees shown are for the 2-semester programme (1-semester and 3-semester versions differ); intakes November 2026, January 2027 and September 2027 (some centres also March or May). IELTS for UKVI 4.5–5.5 for foundation and International Year One, 5.5–6.0 for pre-master’s. A partial “ISC scholarship” varies by region and is awarded first come, first served to self-funded students; the amount is on the offer letter. Before the CAS: £1,000 deposit, £260 admin fee and £6,000 advance tuition (£8,000 at Huddersfield, LJMU, Leeds Beckett and Kingston).

Which routes are open to you depends on your country of application: ask MultiPath.

London Metropolitan University

International Study Centre run by Malvern International opening for international students · Holloway Road, north London · intakes January, May and September 2027

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
PRE-M Pre-Master’sA London Met master’s1 term · 2 terms5.512,500 · 14,000up to £6,000
IY1International Year OneYear 2 of a London Met bachelor’s1 year5.519,500up to £6,000
FDN International Foundation ProgrammeYear 1 of a London Met bachelor’s1 year5.519,500up to £6,000

Pathway fees for 2027 intakes as published by Malvern HE Partnerships; the university adds a £5,000-a-year Bright Futures award on progression for eligible students. Direct undergraduate and master’s applications to London Met are also possible through Malvern; ask us for the course fee.

Oxford International Pathway College — London and Oxford centres

Oxford International’s own foundation college in Greenwich (London) and central Oxford · intakes January, April and September

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
FDN International Foundation Diploma in BusinessYear 1 of a bachelor’s at an Oxford International partner university (for example Roehampton, Ravensbourne, Bangor, Greenwich, Bradford)1 year4.5 (UKVI test)from 14,995up to £5,000

The lowest English entry in this guide: IELTS 4.5 with a Secure English Language Test. Progression is to year 1 of a degree at a partner university that accepts the diploma; the partner list changes, so we confirm your target university before you apply. Fee shown is the lower of two published figures (£14,995 / £15,955).

Which routes are open to you depends on your country of application: ask MultiPath.

Queen Mary University of London

Mile End, east London · Russell Group · pathway at Kaplan International College London · intakes January, March, June, September

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
FDN Foundation CertificateBusiness, Law and Social SciencesScience and Engineering (KICL)Year 1 of a Queen Mary degree2 terms5.523,440 · 25,000university awards
IY1International Year One in Businessin Engineering (KICL)Year 2 of a Queen Mary degree2 terms5.518,990 · 25,390university awards
PRE-M Pre-Master’sBusiness, Economics and FinanceLaw and Social SciencesScience and Engineering (KICL)A Queen Mary master’s2 terms5.525,340 · 24,970 · 25,630university awards

Queen Mary’s own international scholarships (£5,000–£10,000 in the 2026 cycle) are awarded by the university after progression; 2027 amounts to be published. Kaplan colleges: fees are for the 2-term course starting 11 January 2027 (also March, June and September starts); 2.5- to 4-term versions with extra English cost more. UKVI IELTS 5.5 (minimum 4.5 in each skill) for a 2-term Foundation Certificate, 5.5 (5.0) for International Year One and Pre-Master’s; shorter IELTS for longer courses. Deposit £5,000. Progression needs the required grades and good attendance (the exact mark is on the offer).

University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich International College (Oxford International), Greenwich and Medway campuses · intakes January, April and September

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
COMBINED Pre-Master’s + master’s (business and management; computing), e.g. MBA Global with PlacementA Greenwich master’s (MBA Global with Placement £22,875)1–2 terms + 12 months5.510,390 (1 term) · 12,995 (2 terms)up to £7,495
IY1International Year One (Business and Management)Year 2 of a Greenwich bachelor’s (£17,975 a year)1 year5.517,715up to £6,000
FDN International Year Zero (business, engineering, science, computing, social sciences and law)Year 1 of a Greenwich bachelor’s1 year5.516,995up to £6,000

Pathway fees are for 2026/27. Progression scholarship £3,500 in year 1 and £1,000 in later years, subject to attendance and grades. Pre-master’s entry: a third-class degree (1 term) or a pass degree, diploma or DipHE (2 terms); Romanian Diploma de Licență accepted. The MBA’s placement year is organised by the student with university support and is not guaranteed. All Oxford International applications carry a £225 administration fee.

Which routes are open to you depends on your country of application: ask MultiPath.

University of Westminster

Central London (Regent Street, Marylebone, Harrow) · pathway at Kaplan International College London · intakes January, March, June, September

Route · ProgrammeLeads toLengthIELTSFee (GBP)Scholarship
FDN Foundation CertificateArt and DesignBusiness, Law and Social SciencesScience and Engineering (KICL)Year 1 of a Westminster degree2 terms5.521,660 · 23,440 · 25,000£2,000 automatic*
IY1International Year One in BusinessComputer ScienceLaw (new 2026/27) (KICL)Year 2 of a Westminster degree2 terms5.518,990 · 18,990 · 21,660£2,000 automatic*
PRE-M Pre-Master’s (KICL)A Westminster master’s2 terms5.524,970–25,630£2,000 automatic*

*Kaplan Academic Excellence award of £2,000 off the first degree year for 80%+ in the pathway with 80% attendance (75%+ for pre-master’s). Kaplan colleges: fees are for the 2-term course starting 11 January 2027 (also March, June and September starts); 2.5- to 4-term versions with extra English cost more. UKVI IELTS 5.5 (minimum 4.5 in each skill) for a 2-term Foundation Certificate, 5.5 (5.0) for International Year One and Pre-Master’s; shorter IELTS for longer courses. Deposit £5,000. Progression needs the required grades and good attendance (the exact mark is on the offer).

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