Natural landmarks · London
University of London
University of London — a university in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
University of London is a university located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
The University of London is a public research university located in London. Established in 1836, it comprises a number of constituent colleges and is one of the largest and most diverse universities in the UK. The university is known for its extensive range of courses and its commitment to research and higher education.
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Background
Description
In 1850, Queen's University of Ireland it was a federal university modelled on the University of London, functioning principally as an examining body, three universities were set up at three presidency towns in 1857 on the model of University of London The University of Wales was established in 1893 on a federal model incorporating (originally) colleges in Aberystwyth, Bangor and Cardiff. A decision to dissolve the University of Wales was made in 2017.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5211, -0.1289
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC1H 0XG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Established
- 1836
- Opening
- Tu-Sa 10:30-17:00; Th 10:30-20:00
- Official site
- www.soas.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q170027 (CC0)
- wikipedia: University of London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of London?
- University of London is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC1H 0XG), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- When was University of London built?
- Built or established in 1836.
- Is University of London free to visit?
- Yes, University of London is free to enter.
- How do I get to University of London?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WC1H 0XG. It sits within the Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary constituency.