Established in 1858, the international study programme of the University of London makes its degrees accessible to students not registered for a conventional course of study.

The programme has been in existence for over 70 years and now has over 32,000 registered students world-wide studying for a range of subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Most students are aged between 20 to 35, although some are a good deal older. The minimum age for entry is 17 years.

While the internal students of the University of London follow a regular course of study in one of the colleges of the university, students on the international study programme may undertake their studies anywhere in the world and are responsible for deciding for themselves the way in which they prepare for examinations. The standard of examination and the award of the degree is the same for the external programme and the only real difference is the mode of preparation.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMME

"The standard of the examinations for External students for the degree is the same as that required of internal candidates studying on a full-time basis. The Statutes of the University state that candidates granted a degree shall have attained the same academic standard irrespective of mode or place pf study or examination."

- University of London General Course Regulations

Students on the international study programme can have the flexibility of choosing their mode of study. Students can therefore pursue a self study programme or attend formal classes at a recognised business college locally. As registration is valid for 8 years, the courses are not ‘time-limited’ and students have the flexibility to work at their own pace thus enabling working executives to upgrade their education at a lower opportunity cost at the same time.

Students give us many reasons why they choose to study for their degree through the University of London External Programme. Of primary importance is the world-wide reputation of the University of London degree. Flexibility and affordability are also important and with the UOL programmes, students can plan to fit their studies around their family and professional commitments. For overseas students there is no need to go to London, as examinations are held world-wide at local examination centres.

 

APPROVED BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE

The University of London programmes through external study is the only foreign degree programme available in Singapore which is registered and has approval from the Ministry of Education for full local classroom tuition support. This allows students to obtain the maximum benefit from a quality degree programme recognised and sought after by employers around the world.
FACT FILE

The University of London

  • Founded by Royal Charter in 1836.
  • 115,000 students study in London.

The External Programme

  • Established in 1858.
  • The first university to offer degrees at a distance.
  • 32,000 registered external students.
  • Students studying in 180 countries.
  • The University is committed to academic excellence.
  • Qualifications are subjected to rigorous quality assurance.
  • Degree of international repute.
  • All students are awarded the same qualification regardless of mode or place of study. There is no ‘external degree’. Students are considered as external students studying the internal degree.
  • Examinations are held worldwide.