For Parents and Guardians
Choosing a university is a big decision. We hope that this information will give you some useful background about applying to City University London, life at the university and how we support new students.
Why choose City?
City University London stands out due to its academic excellence, its focus on business and the professions leading to graduates' exceptionally good employment prospects and its central London location. Discover more about what makes City a great place to study.
Courses at City
We have special links with business and the professions, with courses broadly focusing on the arts, business, community and health sciences, engineering and mathematical sciences, informatics, social sciences and law. Here is a full list of undergraduate courses.
Choosing the right course
An Open Day is a great way for your son or daughter to make sure that they are making the right choice. The university has upcoming Open Days on the 23rd June, 6th October and 3rd November, 2012. For further details on the Open Day at City and to book yourself a place, please click here.
The application process
All applications must come through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
The grades and admissions criteria vary for every course. Either look at the list of courses online and click on the 'entry requirements' section, or download a prospectus.
Finance
City University London is offering a generous Lord Mayor of London Scholarship Scheme, for further information on this, please click here. The finance section on our website will also be able to provide you with up-to-date information about tuition fees, loans and the different types of financial support available.
Accommodation
We have invested in new and refurbished halls of residence which have modern, private study bedrooms with communal living spaces where students can cook, relax and feel at home. First year undergraduate students who live outside Greater London are given priority for places in halls of residence. Find out more about housing options here.
The local area
City is in Islington, in central London, near several Underground stops. We are close to the City of London, which is home to many of the UK's leading financial, legal, media and medical institutions. The neighbourhood around the University is mostly residential, although there are shops within easy reach. The area is also known for its cultural venues, which include Sadler's Wells and the Barbican arts centre.
Health and wellbeing
We have a range of services to support students' physical and mental health and wellbeing. There is a drop-in Student Health Service with a nurse who helps with minor injuries and advises on the need to see a doctor, where appropriate. Our Well Campaign encourages students to eat, learn, work and live in a healthy way. Students can talk about problems with a professional counsellor in confidential counselling sessions. In addition, every student has a personal tutor, who can offer support both for academic work and in relation to students' personal lives.
Further information
If you have any questions that aren't answered here, please try these links:
The Admissions Office can give you information on admissions policy.
The Student Centre provides information on finance and housing, and students' wellbeing.
