Education is more than what you study […] it’s the journey as well. I found my current job through the end of year show where students exhibit their work.
My friends can’t believe I do architecture, it wasn’t really in my communities – it’s growing into a much more diverse industry but there’s still work to be done.
Korell LLaudes, BA Architecture
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Welcome
Thank you for visiting the University of East London.
We are delighted to welcome you to the careers-first university at such an exciting time for the institution. We have been named University of the Year for Teaching Quality by the Times and Sunday Times, as well as rising over 40 places in the Guardian University Guide.
Our unique approach to education is making waves and our amazing staff, students and alumni are being recognised globally. We collaborate with industry in London and around the world to truly prepare our students for the careers of the future with a unique, innovative curriculum.
Explore our amazing facilities, learn about our support services and attend subject-specific talks to find out what makes us different.
Ask questions, meet your academics and enjoy the activities—we hope to welcome you as a future student.
Enjoy a day of creativity and fun for everyone
Join our fashion workshop and parade
10am – 2pm The Lounge Docklands campus
Little designers, this is your time to shine! Art in the Docks is running an interactive fashion workshop where kids can craft their own shoes, hats, scarves and more. At 1pm, watch them strut their stuff in a mini fashion parade at Docklands Square.
It’s the perfect way for young creators to show off their masterpieces. Open to UEL students, staff and members of the community. Bring along your little designer!
Plan Your Day
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Check in at our registration area and collect your programme and freebies.
Attend our Welcome talk and discover why the University of East London is a great place to study.
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Our subject talks give you the opportunity to learn more about your desired course and you’ll be able to ask questions to academics and current students.
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Take a tour of our vibrant campuses. Check out our waterfront student accommodation and SportsDock facility at Docklands Campus.
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Visit our information zone and chat to representatives from our student support services.
Refreshments: Throughout the day you’ll be able to enjoy refreshments in the foyer. Food and drink will also be available to purchase from Starbucks.
Free Shuttle Bus: We offer a free shuttle bus service between all three of our campuses. The schedule can be found at the registration desks.
Finding Your Way
University Square Stratford is one of London's most modern and well-equipped campuses. It is home to our institute of Performing Arts and we teach business, law and criminology here too. Our Legal Advice Centre gives students the opportunity to give back to the community by offering free advice to those unable to pay for it.
How to find your room
US.G.13
US = Buidling name
G = Floor
13 = Room number
Talks and Tours
Explore our programme of talks and tours. For help planning your visit, just ask one of our friendly student ambassadors.
Postgraduate Student Finance 1 – 1.30pm
Tours
Discover our campuses, accommodation, and SportsDock facilities, and feel free to chat with our student ambassadors about their experiences at UEL during your tour.
Accommodation On demand via the 360 virtual tour
tour stand in the Foyer Campus At regular intervals between 10:00-13:30
tour stand in the Foyer
School of Arts and Creative Industries
Undergraduate Subject Talks
Dance 11 – 11.45am 1 – 1.45pm US.2.39, Second Floor
Music 11 – 11.45am 1 – 1.45pm US.2.40, Second Floor
The Source: Creative Collaboration in Action
A partnership between the University of East London and Newham’s Youth Empowerment Service, The Source brings together the university and local community. It’s a space for creative expression, youth development, and live performance—featuring workshops, events, and learning opportunities for young people, artists, and entrepreneurs.
Join a guided tour of The Source after your subject talk—just a short walk from USS.
Join us for a live fashion showcase at 2pm featuring innovative work from UEL’s BA and MA Fashion Design students, graduates, and alumni. Discover exciting new designs, meet the creators, and celebrate creativity across the University of East London.
More information on page 14.
The Common Room
A Fashion Presentation
Join us for a live fashion event showcasing outstanding work in design explorations from BA and MA Fashion Design students, including the current graduating class, undergraduate, postgraduates and alumni. You'll get the chance to see exciting new fashion, meet the designers, and celebrate creativity across the University of East London.
The Common Room is a new experimental fashion presentation from the UEL Regenerative Fashion Archive, punctuating the fashion narrative with Fashion Design & collaborative work created with other disciplines including Games, Film, Acting for Stage and Screen, Illustration and Animation, Journalism, Digital Media and Communications, East London Sports, Applied Sports and Exercise Science, Green and Renewable Energy & Engineering. Exploring how these wide and varied worlds connect through research and collaboration & forge our powerful relationships with industry.
The Common Room: Explorations in what we have in common. Intersectional, Interdisciplinary & Industry focussed Fashion Design Together we’re spotlighting:
• Inclusive Sportswear
• Intersectional Tailoring
• Sustainable and Regenerative Fashion
• Culture and Community-focused Projects
See bold ideas, industry & academic interventions, thoughtful design, and a celebration of fashion’s role in shaping the future 2 – 4pm
Royal SchoolDocks of Business and Law
Facilities
Our teaching expertise is supported by our cutting-edge facilities. Our trading floor is one of the largest in the country, providing access to the same financial trading facilities used by financial and business professionals around the world. Take a tour of the trading floor as well as our brand-new mock courtroom, Legal Advice Centre and the Strategy and Analytics Lab.
Undergraduate Subject Talks
Postgraduate Subject Talks
We Are Careers-First
We don’t just give you a degree, we fully prepare you for the future of work.
The 10 Commitments of our Careers Guarantee
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Future-Focused Education: Every course is designed to prepare you for your career, ensuring you graduate jobready with degrees that meet industry standards and include employability modules.
2. Extended Career Support: Our 18-month postgraduate career support programme helps you transition from student to professional, offering ongoing guidance to secure your ideal career.
3. Real-World Experience: Gain hands-on experience through work placements and industry projects integrated into your studies, enhancing your learning and employability.
4. Networking in London: Studying in London gives you access to networking events with industry leaders, enriching your education and expanding your professional connections.
5. Work While You Study: Enjoy the flexibility to work while studying, allowing international students to gain valuable UK work experience and achieve financial independence.
6. Certification: Stand out to employers with our Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness certification and digital badges, enhancing the visibility of your skills in the job market.
7. Innovative Career Framework: Benefit from a structured career framework that includes career exploration, activities during your studies, and post-graduation support like career advice and internships.
8. Global Career Opportunities: Access our GoinGlobal partnership for international job opportunities, work permit guides, and visa advice to enhance your job search in the UK and abroad.
9. Entrepreneurial Support: Leverage our start-up support programmes, including visas and funding, to turn your business ideas into reality, with resources tailored for student entrepreneurs.
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Proven Success: Join a university with high satisfaction rates and recognised employability strategies, where graduates experience strong employment rates and career advancement.
As a profoundly deaf student I am excited to study Media Production at the University of East London. I am supported through my studies and am learning so much to benefit my future career. I want to change perceptions and show deaf children that anything is possible for their future.
Jess Hungbeme, Media Production
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Student Support Services
Whether you need support for dyslexia, advice about money or guidance on mental health, we’re here for you.
Student Support Service Location
Admissions
US.G.19/20, Ground Floor
Careers & Student Enterprise Foyer
Information, Advice and Guidance Team Foyer
International and EU Team Foyer
Library & Learning Services Foyer
Student Life Foyer
Student, Money, Advice and Rights Team
US.G.19/20, Ground Floor
Students' Union Foyer
Undergraduate Scholarships
The following non-repayable scholarships are available for new students starting in 2024/ 2025 via a competitive application. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of merit and need.
• Vice-Chancellors Scholarship (£27,750 over course duration)
• Dean Scholarship (£13,500 over course duration)
• Partner Scholarship (£1,000 in the first year only)
• UTC Scholarship (£1,500 in the first year only)
• Sports Scholarships (Up to £6,000 per year)
To find out about the undergraduate scholarships and bursaries please attend our Undergraduate Student Finance talk where we will explain how the scheme works.
Postgraduate Scholarships
The Postgraduate Loan, as well as the opportunity to be awarded from our financial package of postgraduate scholarships, can help with course fees and living costs while you study a master’s course.
Our Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) provide personal advice about fees and funding options, including our generous package of scholarships and bursaries.
To find out about the Postgraduate Loan, please attend one of our finance talks where we will explain how the scheme works. You can also find out about our scholarships, including how to make an application for our Postgraduate Scholarship, and receive up to 50% off your course fees.
I didn't grow up with loads of money and studying in London didn't seem like an option for me. I applied for the Vice Chancellor Scholarship and getting it has meant I can live in halls and get the full university experience.
Michelle, BA Psychology
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Discover East London
East London is a vibrant place to live, study, and work, full of opportunities to explore. Docklands is perfect for students, with great transport links, green spaces, and cool spots to visit. Nearby Stratford offers even more, with world-class shopping and cultural attractions. While you're here, you could:
• Get your beach vibes on (no sunshine required) at London’s only cable wakeboarding park.
• Explore art, nature and heritage in London's first dedicated art walk. This runs from the Olympic Park to the Greenwich Meridian with plenty of stops along the way.
• Take a ride on the IFS Cloud Cable Car and take in the epic views of East London.
• Grab some authentic Indian street food in unfussy surroundings at Thattukada restaurant.
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