List of universities and higher education colleges in London

London has one of the largest concentrations of universities and higher education institutions in the world. It has 40 higher education institutions Among the institutions in London are some of the old and world-famous colleges that today make up the federal University of London, modern universities, as well as a number of smaller and often highly specialised universities and colleges. Additionally, over 45,000 students in over 180 countries follow the University of London External System, established in 1858.

Major universities

Key (lower numbers are better):

• GUG: Guardian University Guide 2012 (published 2011)
• TUG: Times Good University Guide 2011 (published 2010)
• CUG: Complete University Guide 2012 (published 2011)
• UoL: Part of the University of London
• AMBA: accredited by AMBA
• EQUIS: accredited by EQUIS
• WORLD: ranking in QS/Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2010

Note: Birkbeck, University of London is excluded from most university rankings because the tables are based on full-time undergraduates, and Birkbeck only has part-time undergraduate students.

Specialised universities and higher......

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