The University of London is a federal public research university located in London, England, United Kingdom. The Open University is a British public research university and the largest university in the United Kingdom by number of students.
| University of London | The Open University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | - | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | - | # 601 Times Higher Education 2024 # 601 Times Higher Education 2023 # 718 US News 2023 |
| Subject Strength | - | # 801 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 398 for Medicine by Round University Ranking 2018 # 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -8 PG Programs -10 Doctorate Programs -8 | UG Programs -142 PG Programs -10 |
| Acceptance Rate | 32.0 % | 70.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1200 TOEFL-92 | IELTS-6.5 PTE-65 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 32970 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 126119 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 1079 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 20619 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 11089 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 2730 Per Year |
| placement (average package) |
Degree Average Salary Masters in Management $117,000 Executive Masters $110,000 PhD $105,000 LLM $91,000 Masters in Finance $88,000 MBA $84,000 | Some of the program and average salary are as follows: Executive MBA: $94,000 MBA: $85,000 Executive Masters: $77,000 Masters in Finance: $72,000 Masters in Science: $57,000 Masters of Arts: $53,000 |
| application requirements | Check program specific requirements Submit English language proficiency test scores | Submit official transcripts Submit English language requirements Check program specific requirements |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Royal Central School of Speech & Drama London Business School | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.2/10 Read 3 reviews | 4.7/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of London | The Open University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1836 | 1969 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 34:1 |
| Male:Female | 36% Male, 64% Female | 39% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | The university owns a considerable central London estate of 12 hectares of freehold land in Bloomsbury, near Russell Square tube station. Some of the university's colleges have their main buildings on the estate. The Bloomsbury Campus also contains eight Halls of Residence and Senate House, which houses Senate House Library, the chancellor's official residence and previously housed the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, now part of University College London (UCL) and housed in its own new building | The Open University is located in Buckinghamshire, England in the United Kingdom. |
| Library | Located in the centre of London the eight collaborating libraries, at Senate House and in the immediate vicinity, provide services to over 100,000 registered readers every year.Senate House Library offers individual and group study areas with access to WiFi and power. Our study spaces provide both silent study areas, and group working spaces. Get online and in-person support for your studies and research, offered by librarians. The Reading Room is an invigilated space for the use of Archives and Manuscripts and printed Special Collections. It also houses the Palaeography and Manuscript Studies and Book Studies Collections. | All students and staff have access to trusted, quality library resources online, including journals, ebooks, and other academic resources to support academic studies. |
| Campus Life |
| The Open University offers various student services and facilities for its students. These support services help in the overall growth and development of the students both on and off-campus. Listed below are some of the amenities provided to students at The Open University: 21 student societies, 51 clubs, and two groups; the Disabled Students Group (DSG) and PLEXUS (LGBT+ group) open to students |
| Hostel | #Weekly Single Room and board - $330 #Weekly Double Room and board - $360 #Weekly studio room - $389 | #Apartment one bedroom (rent/month) - $1050 #Apartment three bedroom (rent/month) - $1680 |
| Famous Alumni | Over 250,000 alumni from 190 nations, including nearly 48% of international students, have attended the University. It also has 29 Nobel Prize winners. Some of the alumni are Alexander Graham- who invented the telephone. William Stanley- a pioneer of modern Economics. Wole Soyinka - a Nobel Prize for Literature, Dr. Rolph Payet - A joint winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and Dr. Dipu Moni - Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh. | Former Home Secretary and Minister, Lord Reid Joan Armatrading, singer/songwriter Nigel Roberts FRSA, Computer Scientist |
| City Life | London is one of the hottest spots for students right now. There are over 7000 bars and pubs, over 5000 restaurants and incredibly for one city, over 350 music venues! Studying in London will put you at the heart of one of the places best equipped to handle your educational needs. There is a stunning amount of libraries, local businesses and support networks which could all aid you in your studies. Lastly, Studying in London will give you the opportunity to meet a wide range of professionals, both on your course and in your chosen field. This will obviously require work on your side, but meeting the right contacts could boost your future career prospects. | Due to its geographical location within the UK, the transport links within Milton Keynes make it a commuter haven. Whether you are looking for a city with good links to London or Birmingham, Milton Keynes offers fast train services so that you can be in either city in less than 45 minutes. With good road links and proximity to the M1, it also offers easy reach to Bedford, Luton, Northampton and Cambridge. On top of this, there are five international airports within 90 minutes’ drive meaning you are never too far away to escape to a sunny destination abroad. Statistics within the last three years show that there are 67.7 start-up businesses per 10,000 people in Milton Keynes, second only to the capital. It is home to many businesses such as Mercedes-Benz, BP, Dominoes, Red Bull Racing and Argos providing plenty of career opportunities within the area, so it is no surprise that it is also an affordable place to get on the property ladder. Property prices also provide an attraction to those looking for a new base outside of London. |
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