Quick Summary
City St George’s, University of London is a public research university founded in 2024 (Merged; roots in 1733 and 1894), located in London, United Kingdom. Ranked #352 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 25000 students including 40% from outside United Kingdom. Known for strengths in Business and Management Studies, Communication and Media Studies, Nursing, it maintains an acceptance rate of 12%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
A powerhouse of professional education formed by the merger of City, University of London and St George's, University of London, offering unparalleled industry and healthcare links in the heart of London.
Subject Strengths
Business and Management StudiesCommunication and Media StudiesNursingMedicineLawAccounting and Finance
Founded2024 (Merged; roots in 1733 and 1894)
TypePublic Research University
Total Students25000
Intl Students40%
Faculty Ratio15.2
CampusUrban/Multi-site (Clerkenwell and Tooting)
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
AccreditationAACSB, AMBA, EQUIS (Bayes Business School), GMC, NMC, BCS, BPS, Law Society
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#352
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#301-350
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#701-800
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught, Postgraduate Research, Executive Education, Short Courses
Programs
Available across all schools including Business, Health Sciences, Law, and STEM
PhD Programs
Global MBA, MSc in Data Science (Online), Various CPD courses
Online Programs
City Health Informatics Research Centre, Centre for Health Services Research, Bayes Business School Research Centres
Research Centers
High
Research Output
AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS (Bayes Business School), GMC, NMC, BCS, BPS, Law Society
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate12%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL92
Min GPA3.3
GRENot required for most programs; recommended for some PhDs
GMAT600+ for MBA and certain Finance programs
SAT1290 (with APs for US applicants)
ACT27-29 (with APs for US applicants)
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 29 (UCAS Undergraduate), July 31 (Postgraduate International)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · Varies by course
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on professional motivation and work experience for Bayes Business School. For Health and Medicine, demonstrate relevant clinical awareness and commitment to the NHS values.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in British Pound Sterling
UG Tuition
£19,250/yr
per year · GBP
Living Cost
£14,500/yr
per year · GBP
PG Tuition
£22,000/yr
per year · GBP
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
£33,750/yr
tuition + living + essentials · GBP
Scholarships AvailableGlobal Leaders Scholarship, President's Scholarship, St George's Opportunity Fund
Avg Scholarship$3,500
Financial AidFederal Loans (US Students), UK Government Maintenance Loans
Work-StudyUnitemps service offers on-campus and local part-time work
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught, Postgraduate Research, Executive Education, Short Courses programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (Bayes Business School) | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Nursing | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Journalism | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Psychology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$45,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong links with City of London firms, NHS Trusts, and Media outlets
Industry Connections
Goldman SachsBBCNHSSlaughter and MayBloomberg
Notable Alumni
Tony Blair, Margaret Thatcher, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, Muhtar Kent
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
CitySport (largest student sports facility in Central London), St George's Sports Centre
Student Clubs
Over 100 societies including Finance, Law, Robotics, and Clinical groups
Library Resources
Northampton Square Library, Cass Business School Library, St George's Health Library
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+ (legacy), Worldwide Exchange partners in USA, Australia, and Asia
Summer Programs
London Summer School, Business and Management Summer School