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City St George's, University of London educates more than 27,000 students from over 170 countries across three campuses in Clerkenwell, Moorgate and Tooting. The University is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students and one of the most significant suppliers of the health workforce in the capital. City St George's combines career-focused degrees with award-winning student services and an inclusive global community to ensure an unforgettable university experience in London and beyond.
On 1 August 2024, City, University of London, merged with St George's, University of London. By combining legacy St George's world-leading specialism in health and medicine with legacy City's excellence in a breadth of disciplines including health, business, law, communications, policy and global affairs and science and technology, the merger has created opportunities to generate significant change in the world of healthcare through interdisciplinary working. This includes changes to treatment, population health monitoring, workforce development and leadership, policy, and advocacy.
City St George's is divided into six different academic Schools:
As an internationally renowned institution, ranked 38th best university in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025), it was awarded silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with gold for graduate outcomes. Additionally, through its commitment to promoting inclusivity and representation within its student body, the university has been awarded the Bronze Award through the Athena SWAN Charter.
NB: Some of the rankings mentioned were awarded to City, University of London and St George's University of London before their merger in 2024.
3.7City St George's has excellent subject-specific facilities and learning resources. The university invests intelligently in its built infrastructure and has spent £120 million since 2012 in developing its London campus facilities. This has included a full rehaul of the main campus entrance, and the design and construction of a new state-of-the-art 240-seat lecture theatre. For students studying in the School of Health & Medical Sciences, state-of-the-art facilities provide realistic environments to prepare students for professional practise across medicine and healthcare.
The main campus Library is a five-floor building which contains a huge archive of books, journals and digital learning materials. There are five additional specialist libraries for Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) and The City Law School.
3.1City St George's offers a range of accommodation options, including modern and newly refurbished halls of residence just a short walk from the main City St George's buildings, as well as private accommodation. The university guarantees halls of residence places to all first-year undergraduates who accept a place before the accommodation deadline.
Whether students want to live in halls or privately rented housing, the Student Support Hub's accommodation team can help. Up-to-date information about when and how to apply for halls of residence, costs, different types of accommodation, bursaries and special requirements can all be found online.
City St George's, University of London is located across three campuses: Clerkenwell, Moorgate and Tooting. Each campus offers a unique environment and provides a wide variety of academic programmes.
Our Clerkenwell campus is located near Islington's fashionable Upper Street and the high-tech creative communities of Old Street and Shoreditch. Tree-lined avenues and green spaces offer contrast to the vibrant street life, bars and restaurants of Exmouth Market and Hoxton Square, while the nearby Barbican Centre is a world-famous architectural and cultural landmark.
Our Moorgate campus is where you will find Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), occupying a prime location in the City of London's financial hub, making it the ideal postgraduate study base for professionals working in the Square Mile.
South of the river, our Tooting campus is co-located with one of the country's principal teaching hospitals – St George's Hospital. Set in the thriving multi-cultural hub of Tooting in Southwest London, it has close transport links to Central London, Greater London and Surrey.
London is one of the most culturally diverse and vibrant cities in the world. Hundreds of thousands of students come to the capital from across the world to study here.
There is a huge variety of clubs and special interest societies – from anime to archery, mountaineering to music appreciation, students are sure to find something new to get involved with and make connections There is a strong culture of sports, with clubs and teams for both competitive and recreational participation. These are a great way to stay fit and healthy, while meeting new people from outside your course and making new friends.
3.7City St George's is the university of business, practice and the professions. As a career-oriented institution, it dedicates much of its resources and organisational efforts into adding value to the career prospects of its 27,000 students. In 2024 it was awarded gold for graduate outcomes as part of the Teaching Excellence Framework. City St George's is ranked 13th in the UK for Graduate outcomes (Complete University Guide 2026).
This success is partially due to the fact that its curriculum and university facilities are designed in collaboration with leading employment organisations and professional partners, ensuring that course content is continually updated and relevant to the demands of industry. All undergraduate degrees offer work placements and employability modules within the curriculum, while many carry professional accreditation.
The university also runs a specialist career service, where students can receive 1-1 support from expert careers consultants, attend employment fairs, and get help with writing a CV or preparing for interviews. There are regular networking events with presentations from major employers and skills workshops, plus initiatives like AdvanCity, Graduate Attributes and the Career Activation Programme to encourage students to develop employability skills from the outset.
City St George's runs an award-winning Professional Mentoring programme, which pairs students with experienced professionals to develop confidence and gain key industry insights before graduation. Additionally, there is an online service, CareersHub, which can help students to access employability resources and find internship opportunities and competitive job opportunities after graduation.
City St George's, University of London offers a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications spanning six academic faculties, as well as continued professional development courses.
As a result, entry requirements vary on a course-by-course basis. Undergraduate applicants are encouraged to visit the university website to find full information, as well as any key dates and deadlines.
Entry requirements are usually given in terms of A-level results, or UCAS tariff points, however applications are considered on their individual merits, and there are many alternative pathways to enrolment. Applicants with sufficient relevant experience may also be admitted onto courses, providing fundamental knowledge criteria is met. The university admissions team are available to contact throughout the year to respond to any queries or questions.
Additionally, because the majority of programs at City St George's are delivered in English, international applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in the English language before starting their course.
Further information can be found on City St George's website.
Going to university is a significant decision, and the university supports its student community by providing a raft of financial opportunities to help fund university studies and offset the cost-of-living crisis. There is a range of scholarships and bursaries, offered for both merit and needs-based criteria, allowing students to focus on their academic work with confidence.
Some bursaries and scholarships are also offered by external organisations. Students may find links to these opportunities on the university site, or directly from external sites. City St George's also has an experienced financial support team to offer advice on student finance.
Further information about eligibility and how to apply can be found on City St George's website.
For the 2025/2026 academic year, UK undergraduate student fees start at £9,535 for the first year of study. Fees for international students are higher and vary on a course-by-course basis.
Prospective students are encouraged to refer to individual course pages or download a prospectus for course-specific fees for part-time and international students.
City St George's attracts some of the best talent from around the world to deliver courses across its six academic schools. City St George's offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, alongside foundation degrees, evening and weekend courses and professional development courses. Courses are delivered by the university's widely renowned teaching faculty, comprised of highly qualified and experienced tutors, researchers and practitioners, who educate with enthusiasm, and are dedicated to the success of their students.
Students can choose from over 200 career-focused degrees, with many courses involving placement opportunities and guest lectures given by expert professionals. The university has also established an integrated learning environment combining physical and virtual learning – with lectures supplemented by online study resources. City St George's places a heavy emphasis on student and staff engagement and works with the Students' Union to make sure that student feedback is taken on and implemented.
Prospective students can speak to a team of student ambassadors who are currently studying at City St George's through an online chat service, to get a closer look at what university life is like and to ask questions and gain personal insights.
City St George's is a research-oriented institution, and the work done at its many innovative research groups constitutes a vital component of the university's reputation for academic excellence. The university conducts a wide range of world-leading studies. A significant portion of its research output has a real impact in addressing many of the most important current challenges faced by society.
Across its six academic schools, City St George's hosts 70 specialised research centres, supplemented by four interdisciplinary research centres. Notably, 86 percent of the research submitted to the latest Research Excellence Framework (2021) received the highest ratings of world-leading 3* (40 percent) or internationally excellent 4* (46 percent).
This high standard ensures that City St George's students benefit from being taught by experienced academics working on active research projects, whose work significantly influences societies worldwide. The 2025 Complete University Guide league table places City St George's at 38th out of 130 universities in the UK, affirming its standing as a distinguished academic institution.
3.4Through its Programme Representatives, City St George's Students' Union (SU) represents the student voice and ensures that it is heard on key academic discussions, as well as social and community issues. The SU also supports students in creating their own campaigns on matters that are close to their hearts, providing independent advice on a range of academic and non-academic issues students might have.
3.8City St George's places a high value on the support services available to prospective, current and former students. The university is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, in which every student has the resources and guidance needed to focus on their studies, and achieve their academic and personal goals.
The university has a team of experts ready to offer support and guidance. They can help with anything from writing a personal statement to questions about student finance, or the prospects of studying in London.
City St George's run a range of online sessions for Year 12 and 13 students to support prospective students with their progress towards higher education. Students thinking of applying can contact our teams throughout the year with any questions about the admissions process.
Current students benefit from a fantastic range of services and resources co-ordinated by the Student Support Hub, including:
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