About UEL

The University of East London is a careers-first university.

We prepare our students for the jobs of the future and have been doing this proudly over 125 years.

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The University of East London is a careers-first university.

We prepare our students for the jobs of the future and have been doing this proudly over 125 years.

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.

  • University of the Year for Teaching Quality
  • The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
  • 1st in England for overall positivity
  • National Student Survey 2026 (Times Higher Education methodology / universities with over 1,000 survey responses)
  • Fastest-rising university in London for graduate employability
  • Graduate Outcomes Survey 2026

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 career

Pioneering 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.
 

Pioneering futures since 1898

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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.

Explore Vision 2028

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.
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Our Schools and Subjects

UEL’s teaching is organised into five specialist schools, each focusing on industry-aligned subjects:

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.

Our location
Alumni Kristiyan Krastev wearing a pink bowtie and sunglasses
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
Office for Institutional Equity
Students walking on Docklands Campus riverfront on campus tours
      57%
      57%

      57% of our students are the first in their family to attend university

    • 160

      160

      Our students represent over 160 different nationalities

      • 20%
      20%

      We have a growing postgraduate talent pool, making up 20% of our student body

    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)
    Sustainability researchers conducting research in a field

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