Online University Courses from London, UK

University of London International Programmes:
The University of London is one of the world’s leading universities, internationally recognised as a centre of excellence. Through the University of London International Programmes, we have made accessible our degree programmes to students all over the world since 1858. We have over 50,000 students in every corner of the globe studying on more than 100 different programmes. Our global footprint and flexible study method has enabled students to study wherever they live.

As a family of 19 world-class Colleges and acclaimed Institutes, the University of London has an international reputation for academic distinction in teaching and research. Our students achieve exactly the same standard of internationally recognised qualification as those who attend the University itself.

Our students have won Nobel prizes, governed countries and written great works of literature. They also work at all levels in the legal profession as lawyers, barristers and judges, in education, in finance and banking and as business leaders and managers. our worldwide reputation continues to ensure our graduates can be found in leading positions around the world.

All of the courses offered through the University of London International Programmes are developed by the University's constituent Colleges. For example, the suite of undergraduate courses in the fields of economics, management, finance and the social sciences are developed by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), whilst the animal-related postgraduate courses are developed by the Royal Veterinary College. Students therefore benefit from the academic rigour and leading-edge research undertaken by the Colleges. To find out more, please read Our Colleges.

A University of London Degree:
Students are registered with the University of London and are awarded a University of London degree on successful completion of their studies. Degrees awarded to International Programmes students are of an identical standard to those awarded to students who study face to face at one of the University of London's Colleges.

We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, as well as diplomas, certificates and shorter courses.

- Undergraduate Programmes:(This covers BA, BSc & LLB degrees plus access and undergraduate diplomas).

- Diploma for Graduates:(For students who wish to undertake postgraduate work and whose first degree is in an unrelated field).

Postgraduate Programmes:(This covers MSc, MRes, MA, MBA and postgraduate diplomas, & certificates).

Please see the Programs Page for a full list of programs.

Consistent Standards:
The University of London International Programmes maintains robust and effective quality assurance mechanisms. Academics who teach and assess College-based students develop syllabuses, prepare study materials, and are responsible for the assessment of International Programmes students, so you can be confident with the standard of your degree.

British higher education is world class. The excellence of the teaching and research in British universities is acknowledged worldwide. Wherever in the world you study for your degree, if you study through the University of London International Programmes, you will be studying for a degree which adheres to the rigorous standards set by the British government for all UK higher education.

* The modern approach to learning on British degrees will give you an edge when you're competing for a job and will prove to employers that you're capable of independent thought, self-discipline and prepared to work hard. 

* Studying in English will enable you to improve your English language skills and give you a headstart in an international career.

* Dependable assessment methods – including unseen exams, with rigorous checks for plagiarism and cheating mean that you can be confident about the standard of your degree.

* An independent body – the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) safeguards the quality and standards of Higher Education and regularly audits the quality of UK universities.

Undergraduate:  "I chose the University of London as it is a well recognized university and since it gave me a wide array of choices of courses. In addition, I could select those subjects that I believed would help me in my career." - Akvan, BSc Management, Sri Lanka.

Postgraduate:  "I chose to study my Masters through the University of London International Programmes for a number of reasons, including its reputation, the specialisation it offered, the project option, and in particular, because I could study through distance learning." - Enas, MSc Infectious Diseases, Egypt.