Opening in 1963, the first UK University to offer courses in Creative Writing, Environmental Sciences and Development Studies, whilst also being a champion of interdisciplinary subjects.
UEL became a university in 1992 with a heritage dating back to 1898 when it opened as the West Ham Technical Institute and became known as ‘the People’s University’.
Edge Hill University has a distinct role in ‘transforming lives’ – reflecting a distinctive philosophy of creating opportunity from excellence.
For more than 400 years the university has played host to scientists, philosophers and politicians who have shaped the modern world.
Edinburgh Napier opened its doors as Napier Technical College in 1964, amalgamating with Napier College of Science & Technology and Edinburgh College of Commerce in 1974.
Essex is a global community. More than 130 countries represented within our student body, and 40% of its students from overseas, one of the most internationally-diverse universities in the UK
The European School of Economics was founded in Italy in 1994, and grew in six years from one small centre in Rome to 6 campuses nationwide.
The university’s origins stretch back to the foundation of Schools of Art and Science in the 1800s. Royal Charter granted full university status in 1955.