Why choose City University London?

City University London is one of the most popular universities in the UK for international students and staff.

The University leads London in education, research and enterprise for business and the professions and is ranked 10th in the UK for graduate-level jobs and 12th for graduate starting salaries (The Sunday Times University Guide 2012). For many years the University has provided employment opportunities for graduating students through its strong links with leading companies in sectors from finance to civil engineering to the media.

City University's location in the centre of one of the world's most exciting cities, its commitment to teaching quality and the success of its graduates in the work place together make City an ideal choice for students. As the University for business and the professions they have close links with industry making City graduates amongst the most employable in the UK and beyond. 

City has consistently ranked within the top 10 for employability and in the recent THE global rankings City University was amongst the top 5% institutions in the world.

Facts about City University London

• City's Enterprise Education team is there to help you increase your employability and develop your enterprising, entrepreneurial side. The Enterprise Education team supports the rapidly-growing culture of enterprise and innovation at City by teaching, training and inspiring the next generation of enterprising graduates and global entrepreneurs.

• The University Wellbeing services include: Health Services, Mental Health Services, Counselling Service.

• City has six Schools - Cass Business School, School of Arts & Social Sciences, School of Health Sciences, School of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences, School of Informatics and The City Law School.

• City's Sir John Cass Business School is ranked as the 4th best in the UK, 13th in Europe over the past three years and in the top 1% in the world by the Financial Times (2011/12)

Location - London

Come to City University and experience the buzz of living right in the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant cities. Everything is on your doorstep; London is your campus.

London has been placed second in the QS Top Universities Best Student Cities in the World 2012. Alongside London's "world-class facilities" and links with business and the professions, the city was also commended as "a mind-boggling cultural confluence". As QS states: "there aren't many things that you could hanker for as a student that aren't on offer in abundance in London."

Career Prospects & Opportunities

Career and Skills Development activities offered by the University, include: 

• Daily one-to-one appointments for curriculum vitae (CV) and application checking, career coaching and tailored mock interviews.
• Access to hundreds of graduate roles, placements and internships, part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities on and off campus.
• Exposure to a diverse range of employers on campus and industry specific events throughout each term.

Through a series of awards, placements and networking events, City ensures that its graduates enter the workplace ahead of their peers. The Career and Skills Development Service at City University London provides a professional, high quality careers and information service for students and recent graduates of City, in collaboration with employers and other University academic and service departments. Their aim is to support and develop the students by providing the tools they need to enhance their employability.