University of East London (UEL) Reviews

The University of East London is a career-focused institution dedicated to preparing students for the jobs of the future. Over the past year, the university has made significant strides in aligning its teaching and support with industry needs.

UEL has been named University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. It also ranks 1st in London for Student Experience (NSS 2024) and 3rd in London for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025), reflecting its strong commitment to delivering high-quality education and an engaging student experience.

Open Days

Attending an open day is the perfect way to discover whether life at UEL is for you. The university hosts events throughout the year, giving prospective students the opportunity to explore all three campuses, meet with current students and academics, and have their questions about campus life and studies answered.

Upcoming Events:
Saturday 20 June (all campuses)

Visit their website to learn more about campus specific events and virtual open days. 

Where is the University of East London located

The University of East London has three beautiful campuses in Docklands and Stratford. There is a free daily bus service that regularly runs between each campus. Students can also make use of the DLR to commute between campuses, which takes roughly 15 minutes. All of the university’s campuses are located in East London, one of the most culturally diverse and exciting areas of the city. 

Graduate Outcomes

Six months after leaving the University of East London (UEL), 83% of graduates were either in work or continued with further studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2023 for 2020/21 graduates). The university’s Career Zone is a digital platform that provides students with a variety of resources and enterprise services including job, volunteering and placement opportunities, mentoring programmes, careers coaching, workshops and events. 

Facilities

Docklands Campus: In the historic Royal Docks, Docklands offers modern lecture theatres, well-equipped learning facilities and a 24/7 library. Students also benefit from the use of a £21m sports centre and plenty of places to socialise including cafes, bars, a community garden and student lounge. 

Stratford Campus: Located in one of the best-connected areas of London, close to Stratford’s lively town centre and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, is the historic Stratford Campus. 

The Stratford Campus is home to the School of Education and Communities, as well as the Hospital and Primary Care Training Hub. The campus boasts excellent facilities, including a new state-of-the-art library and learning centre, laboratories and computing services, a campus restaurant, bookshop and Students’ Union cafe-bar.

University Square Stratford (USS) Campus: University Square Stratford has a reputation for being one of London’s most modern and well-equipped campuses. It hosts the Institute of Performing Arts, business, law and criminology studies. An impressive £33 million has been invested into the modern factilies, including dance and performance art spaces, a Harvard lecture theatre and a simulated courtroom.

What is East London Like?

East London is a dynamic and lively place to live and study and it’s full of culture and creativity. It’s also one of the most multi-cultural neighbourhoods in the UK. Students at UEL can enjoy a range of popular bars and restaurants right on their doorstep and the nightlife in the area is hard to beat. The streets of Shoreditch are lined with unique places to visit including food markets and independent shops. The area is also well connected with City Airport very close by. 

Student Life

Students at UEL have access to one of the best gyms in London, two student hubs, a variety of cafes and restaurants, and a lively student bar. There’s also a buzzing calendar of events to join. UEL is a career first university, however, a well rounded student lifestyle is encouraged. One of the best ways to immerse yourself in student life is to join one of the many clubs or societies offered through the Student Union.