About UEL
The University of East London is a careers-first university.
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The University of East London is a careers-first university.
About UEL
About the University of East London
The University of East London (UEL) is a careers-first university rooted in inclusion, innovation, and real-world impact. For more than 125 years, we’ve prepared students from all backgrounds with the skills, confidence, and experience needed to succeed in today’s changing world.
Our Mission
UEL helps you:
- Gain industry-aligned knowledge
- Build career-ready skills
- Connect with employers and opportunities
- Thrive in work and life after graduation
Our courses are designed with input from employers to ensure relevance and real-world application.
The careers-led university
We're changing the face of education to match the ongoing fundamental shift in working cultures. We have collaborated with industry to re-develop, re-design and validate our course portfolio, so the knowledge our students gain reflects the changing needs of industry and prepares our learners for sustainable careers of the future.
Your careerPioneering Futures
In 1898, the University of East London was founded with the aim of serving both its local community and a wider audience. Our belief is that education is a potent tool in decreasing inequality and promoting a brighter future for everyone. As a demonstration of our dedication to this cause, we partnered with Luke Gray, a former student, to produce an interactive mural at our Docklands Campus that mirrors our fundamental principles. Luke is a surrealist street artist who combines conventional painting methods with augmented reality and integrates various textures and designs into his creations.
Vision 2028 – Our 10-Year Strategy
UEL’s Vision 2028 focuses on:
- Future-ready skills
- Strong employer partnerships
- Inclusive and accessible learning
- Practical, real-world experience
This strategy shapes how we teach, support students, and expand opportunities for success
We've always been a pioneering institution. Vision 2028 is our ambitious 10-year strategy. We're reshaping education for the benefit of all, giving students from any background the skills and opportunities to thrive in the modern world.
What makes UEL different
At UEL:
- Teaching is hands-on and collaborative
- You work on real projects with real employers
- Support spans academic, personal, and career development
- You join a diverse community with students from across the world
- We partner with industry leaders to keep courses relevant and careers accessible.
Our Schools and Subjects
UEL’s teaching is organised into five specialist schools, each focusing on industry-aligned subjects:
- School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE) - Shape the future through architecture, design, computer science, artificial intelligence and a wide range of engineering disciplines.
School of Arts and Creative Industries (ACI) - Develop your creative voice through courses in media, film, music, design, performing arts and other creative industries.
School of Childhood and Social Care - Prepare for impact-driven careers in early childhood studies, social work, community development and social care.
School of Health, Sport and Bioscience (HSB) - Train for careers in nursing, biomedical science, sports therapy, physiotherapy, public health and other health and science fields.
Royal Docks School of Business and Law (RDSBL) - Gain professional skills in business, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, criminology and the legal sector.
Where we are
UEL has campuses in:
- Stratford, close to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- Docklands, on the Royal Albert Dock waterfront
Both locations give you access to London’s career, culture, and transport networks.
The location of the Docklands campus is simply amazing. During my very first day in university, it was early morning, I was quite nervous, but when I saw the sunrise and the reflection of the sun in the river, that made me stop, think and calm down."
Kristiyan Krastev
BA (Hons) Computer Games Design: Story Development
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
We’re committed to a culture of respect and opportunity:
- Ranked #1 in the UK for addressing inequalities (Times Higher Education Global Impact Ranking 2020)
- Holder of Athena Swan Bronze Award for gender equality
- Disability-confident employer and LGBTQ+ supportive policies
We embrace diversity. As our campuses are home to people from all walks of life, who join us from all corners of the globe, it ensures our students develop new ideas, discover new opportunities and make new connections.
(* From available data for 2020/21. Figures rounded to nearest whole number)
Research and impact
UEL’s research tackles global challenges and aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- 92% of research recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
- Ranked in the top 250 young universities globally (Times Higher Education 2021)
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