How many PhD students are at UCL?
UCL brings together a diverse and unique community of committed, engaged and intellectually curious students. UCL has nearly 43,900 students, of whom 19,994 are undergraduates and 23,842 are postgraduates.
Does UCL pay PhD students?
UCL Studentships and Scholarships International students may also apply to a limited number of studentships with ‘open eligibility’. This funding will usually pay your PhD fees and may also provide a stipend for living costs, depending on eligibility.
How long is a PhD at UCL?
3-4 years
We would usually expect full-time students to complete their PhD in 3-4 years (3 years of research plus 1 optional writing-up year), and part-time students to complete in 6-7 years (6 years of research plus 1 optional writing-up year). Part-time students pay half the full-time tuition fee.
How do I get a PhD at UCL?
Entry requirements. The usual prerequisite for the MPhil/PhD is a one-year research degree in Philosophy or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Direct admission to the PhD requires the MPhil Stud (or equivalent).
Is it hard to get into UCL as an international student?
In 2020, the UCL acceptance rate was 15.6% (based on data by UCAS). This means that of the 58,690 students who applied, just 9,145 students were offered places at the university. This is a higher number of acceptances than in previous years, and that is largely due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
What percentage of UCL students get a first?
59.0%
In 2019-20, 96.8% of UCL’s UK-domiciled Honours Degree students were awarded First or Upper Second Class Honours (1/2.1). 59.0% were awarded a First (1) and 37.8% were awarded an Upper Second (2.1).
How much is a PhD at UCL?
UCL’s tuition fees for international students registered on graduate research programmes at UCL Laws are £20,710 for full-time students and £10,550 for part-time students for the academic year 2021-22. Tuition fees for 2022-23 may increase.
What is the cost of a PhD in UK?
In the UK, being a self-funded PhD student can be an expensive undertaking, with an annual tuition bill of approximately £3,000 to £6,000 (about US$3,800-7,670) for domestic students and up to £18,000 ($23,000) for international students for the first three years.
What’s the difference between MPhil and PhD?
An MPhil is generally considered the most advanced Masters degree you can take, while a PhD is the highest academic qualification on offer.
What is a research degree UCL?
UCL offers two research graduate degrees in Philosophy: the MPhil Stud and the PhD. The Philosophy MPhil Stud is a two-year (full-time) programme. Students complete coursework across a range of areas, and produce a substantial research thesis, preparing them for PhD-level research.