We’re searching for independent-minded students with the courage to challenge convention and make a real difference to the future of this world.

Together we form a diverse community of passionate visionaries, bold boundary-breakers and eternally curious minds.

We were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion or social background. We were also the first in England to welcome women to university education.

We hold a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our progressive work practice. Each year, we invest £13.5 million in bursaries and activities to support students from diverse backgrounds to enter and succeed.

UCL's Access and Widening Participation team offers an exciting range of visits, events and programmes for students in years 5-13 and adult learners who are under-represented in higher education. We also run activities for parents and carers, and teachers and educational professionals.