University of London

University of London
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About University of London (UOL)

The University of London is one of the largest, most diverse universities in the UK with over 120,000 students in London, and a further 50,000 studying across 190 countries. Academic direction of programmes offered at SIM is provided by Goldsmiths, London School of Economics and Political Science and University College London.

From our first intake of 40 students in 1986, we now have over 46,000 SIM-UOL graduates ranging from foundation, undergraduate to postgraduate.

The repertoire of LSE-led programmes has also grown to include Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Science, Digital Innovation, Economics, Finance, International Relations, Politics and Management.

The BSc programmes in Computer Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Web and Mobile Development saw enrolment grow ten-fold. It has allowed additional offerings in Physical Computing and the Internet of Things, User Experience, Virtual Reality as well as shorter-term Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate programmes.

The collaboration with University College London started in 2016 with the management masters' - MSc in Professional Accountancy - for Chartered Accountants. Today, the MSc Accounting and Financial Management expands the pool of candidates beyond business to engineering, IT and science.

For more information, please download our SIM-UOL Leaflet.

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Rankings & Accreditations

Goldsmiths ranked 60th in the UK by The Complete University Guide 2025.
LSE has been ranked 1st in the UK by the Good University Guide 2025, earning the title of University of the Year. It retained its leading position in Accounting and Finance and ranked among the top six in eight other disciplines, including Geography, Anthropology, International Relations, Management, Government, Sociology and Social Policy, Philosophy, and Law.
UCL ranked 9th in the world by QS World University Rankings 2025.

Why get a UOL degree at SIM

The UOL programmes offered at SIM are long established since 1986 and the degrees are recognised by employers in the world.

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A Mark of Excellence

A degree from the University of London is a mark of excellence, recognised internationally by employers worldwide

In 2024, our students had achieved significant milestones:

  • 203 BSc with First Class Honours
  • 43 CHESS/Postgraduate/IFP Distinctions
  • 37 Toppers
  • 56 Commendations
  • 21 Academic Achievement Awards

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Study Locally, Think Globally

The degree provides the reassurance of an internationally recognised degree, combined with vibrant campus life at SIM GE

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Quality of Learning

All programmes are developed and assessed by the renowned Federation Members of the University of London

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Employability

University of London degrees open doors to careers in accounting, business, financial services, IT and other industries

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Join the World Class

On graduation, you will join global community of influential alumni – from leaders of industry to Nobel Prize winners

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Despite a setback to her dreams, SIM-University of London (UoL) alumna Shafikah Bajrai entered her university years where she discovered new possibilities and rose above her challenges.

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Message from the Vice Chancellor

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Graduates of the University of London degree gain high quality, internationally recognised qualification that lays the foundation for their whole...

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Professor Wendy Thomson CBE

Vice Chancellor, University of London

Disciplines Offered

The UOL programmes not only give the students a strong foundation and knowledge via the classroom studies. It will be a journey of transformation that gives them a global perspective that helps to develop critical skills and to prepare them for the real life situations in order to succeed in a diverse world.

Social Sciences

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Accountancy

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Business Analytics

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Economics

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Finance

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International Relations

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Management

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Artificial Intelligence

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Big Data

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Data Science

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Financial Technology (FinTech)

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Game and Mobile Development

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Machine Learning

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Web and Mobile Development

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Non-discipline specific category

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Politics

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Digital Innovation

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Computer Science

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