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At the University of East London, we're not just preparing you for a job; we're partnering with you on your individual journey to success.

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At the University of East London, we're not just preparing you for a job; we're partnering with you on your individual journey to success.

We are the careers-led university, driven by a commitment to ensure our graduates are first choice for employers. Our unique careers-first approach is tailored to each student.

We give you access to industry partners and integrate a vast range of digital tools, fresh initiatives, and helpful services into a holistic package to match your aspirations so that you’ll be fully equipped to realise your future ambitions.

Whether you have a career path in mind or want to keep your options open, we’ll help you find opportunities to stand out and boost your employability. As the leading careers university, we know exactly how to give you a head start!

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We work with industry

We collaborate closely with industry to design courses and education models that increase your employability and meet the needs of future employers.

Our degrees are taught by academics with years of industry experience. Many of our courses are recognised as industry standard and hold accreditations from professional bodies and external organisations, so businesses will instantly recognise your qualification.

Whatever your ambitions, we are here to help you turn them into reality. Use our innovative Career Coach tool to discover what careers and courses best suit you.

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Taught by experts

Our degrees are taught by academics with years of industry experience. Many of our courses are recognised as industry standard and hold accreditations from professional bodies and external organisations, so businesses will instantly recognise your qualification.

Whatever your ambitions, we are here to help you turn them into reality. Use our innovative Career Coach tool to discover what careers and courses best suit you.

Prepare for your future career

Your career starts with creating connections. At the University of East London, we'll introduce you to our networks and help you find incredible opportunities. If you want to explore the industry outside East London and experience a new culture, join us on a field trip.

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    • 2k+

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      Over 2000 employers working with the University.

    • 1.5k

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      1,500 new graduate job opportunities through our Career Zones.

    • 25%

      25%

      Top 25 per cent worldwide for our international outlook in the THE World University Rankings 2021.

    We've taken groups of our students to the Caribbean, India, Sweden, and more. All your experiences will teach you to solve challenges facing businesses and discover where you belong in the industry.

    Speaking of going places, our 'Career Passport' provides proof of each skill you've mastered. Some of these skills are validated externally by major corporations, such as Microsoft and Amazon.

    Whilst 'Mental Wealth' guarantees you leave us with more than just academic expertise. You'll become the person who stands out at job interviews and makes an impression at assessment centres for graduate schemes.

    Mental Wealth and Career Passport

    Fit for the future

    All our subjects are connected to 'career zones'. These focus on different areas of growth, from AI and technology to health and justice.

    Whatever course you pick, we’ll help you develop a set of skills fit for careers of the future. To boost your employability, we’ll show you how to apply your knowledge to industry challenges.

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      Our Graduates

      Our graduates go on to work for leading employers around the world. You'll find University of East London alumni at organisations including:

      • Microsoft
      • J.P. Morgan
      • Arts Council
      • Canon
      • V&A

      Be your own boss

      If you're interested in starting a business, we can support you with that too! To add more depth to your learning, you'll visit leading organisations on our doorstep, and we'll bring industry experts to campus or to your digital classroom to work with you directly.

      No matter what you study, you'll benefit from a work-based project or networking opportunity.

      Student enterprise

      Graduate with the skills you really need

      Our unique Mental Wealth module is included in every degree and sets you apart with training in critical thinking, digital skills, professional qualifications and more. It is a pioneering part of our teaching programme that focuses on developing more than just theoretical knowledge and really helps to prepare you for a changing world, and gives you access to our industry partners.

      • Our final year students ranked us 13th in overall positivity among large UK institutions, reflecting our innovative careers-first approach, student support and academic excellence. (National Student Survey, 2023) 
      • Our high standard of teaching and support was recognised by a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in 2023. 
      • UEL is ranked 2nd in the UK for annual graduate start-ups (2023/24), and in 2023, we ranked 1st in London and 12th nationally for social inclusion.

      Exciting location and a unique network

      • Our Diversity of Thought programme is aimed at diversifying the talent pool and provides students with unparalleled industry exposure, including tailored elements like mentoring and hands-on learning experiences that surpass traditional graduate schemes. Our cutting-edge facilities and more are shaped by industry partners who collaborate with us extensively, leveraging high-tech developments and the use of AI.
      • We are uniquely situated in booming East London, which gives us and our students incredible opportunities and easy access to transport links across the city and beyond. East London is the most creative, fastest-growing and demographically diverse region in the country – it’s the best place to be a student for career development, life experiences and extraordinary people.
      • Our Career Zone provides students with a huge range of career services, we teach in advanced facilities that prepare you for your career, and we provide extensive support for student businesses and freelancers through our Start-up School.
      • We collaborate with over 2,500 employers
      • Our Diversity of Thought programme, developed with partners like AWS, Siemens, and ITV, earned us the Best University and Employer Engagement Strategy Award (Institute for Student Employers 2023).
      • Our courses are accredited by relevant industry bodies to ensure they're up-to-date with current standards, incorporating advancements in technology to provide students with the most relevant and impactful education possible.

      Personalised support and an inclusive community

      Our approach is designed for our students – they are at the heart of everything we do. Our inclusive community welcomes and supports true diversity. Our student body spans over 160 nationalities across five continents, and we tailor our support to each individual.

      • Track My Future empowers students to manage their own education through an interactive digital platform, while the Career Passport serves as their digital proof of competency for future employers in sought-after areas. With these tools, students take charge of their education and career paths with confidence.
      • We stand out as one of the few universities in London with a self-contained campus, and we were proudly voted as the most ambitious sports university in the UK.