UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

STUDY WITH US: Since 1858, the University of London’s External System has offered a wide range of high quality distance learning courses to students – wherever they are in the world.
Known and respected worldwide
Over the years, many exceptional people who have studied with the University of London have shaped our world; they include people from the world of the arts (Damien Hirst and H.G. Wells) and academia (Asa Briggs), to business (George Soros), politics (John F. Kennedy and Mahatma Gandhi) and science (Alexander Graham Bell and Francis Crick). Today, our worldwide reputation continues to ensure our graduates are to be found in leading positions around the world.

Wide range of study options
Whether you want to develop your career or study for personal enrichment you can choose from a wide range of courses – from education to management, and from law to philosophy. You may also study stand-alone modules for your professional development or personal interest.


ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The University of London is one of the world’s leading academic institutions, internationally recognised as a centre of excellence.
Our alumni and academics shape the world that they inhabit. They include over 57 Nobel Prize winners and over 35 past or present Heads of State.

The University comprises 19 world-class Colleges, many with famous names, and a number of acclaimed Institutes.

The University of London External System is the oldest distance learning programme in the world – our degrees have been accessible to students worldwide since 1858. Today, we have over 40,000 students in more than 180 countries studying 100 different courses.

The University maintains a robust quality assurance process for all its courses. The External System draws on the expertise of the University’s Colleges and its examinations are set and marked by the same academics that assess College-based students. So, while External students receive specially designed courses to suit their needs, they achieve exactly the same internationally recognised qualification as those who attend the University itself.

Many of our courses are offered through a network of local teaching institutions around the world. Currently, 200 independent institutions in over 45 countries offer teaching and learning support to over 20,000 students on many of our distance learning courses


CONTACT US: The Information Centre
University of London
Stewart House
32 Russell Square
London
WC1B 5DN

Email: enquiries@london.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7862 8360
Tel: +44 (0)20 7862 8361
Tel: +44 (0)20 7862 8362
Fax: +44 (0)20 7862 8358


Web related
We welcome your feedback about our site. If you have comments, suggestions, or questions please use our general feedback form.

If you have a problem about our site please use our problem form.

Alternatively, you can write to:

Web Manager
University of London External System
Stewart House
32 Russell Square
London WC1B 5DN
United Kingdom

If you have any questions about the study programmes we offer, staff from our Information Centre will be able to assist you.

The Information Centre is open from 9.00am until 5.00pm (GMT) from Monday to Friday and if you are in London at any time you are welcome to call in.

You may also like to look at our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), which may provide you with the information you require.


HOW TO APPLY:

Making an application for a course with the University of London External System is easy. There are four simple steps:
1 Choose the course you want to study

Our Find a course section contains details of all our courses
Am I qualified explains what qualifications you will need to apply
2 Complete the application form – online or offline

Find out how to apply online or apply by post

3 Submit the application form

Don’t forget to add your documentary evidence and application fee (if applicable)
Find out how to apply for an exemption or credit transfer
4 Remember...

Although you can apply throughout the year, each course has its own application deadline - when you should apply