Overview
LMU Founded in 1848, London Metropolitan University attained university status in 2002. London Met is another moniker for the university. These days, it has three locations: Shoreditch, Aldgate, and Holloway. The school is already well-known for providing top-notch educational services. Its mission and clear focus speak for themselves. It upholds the maxim “Knowledge in Abundance.”
History
In 1848, London Metropolitan University was established. The Reverend Charles Mackenzie and the Bishop of London initially believed that young men needed to be educated. The Metropolitan Evening Classes were then established in order to achieve this goal. Following that, the institution saw numerous years of success as well as ups and downs. As a result, the university is quite proud of its lengthy history.
Aiming to improve the intellectual and moral conditions of the industrial classes,” Bishop’s had held this belief in 1848. So, evening classes began in accordance with his appeal. After three years, Prince Albert was still in awe of the lessons. Additionally, he gave his approval to an annual celebration of the students’ creative output.
1861: The City of London College opened for instruction. The college hired a principal, hired 800 students, and paid its teachers.
1896 saw the opening of the Northern Polytechnic Institution in Holloway. Its goal is to “promote young men’s and women’s industrial skill, general knowledge, health, and wellbeing.”
Sir John Cass (1661–1718), a Portsoken Ward Alderman, established the Technical Institute in 1899. First, he founded a school, and then the Technical Institute.
1900: The Northern Polytechnic achieved great accomplishments. By 1910, the number of students had doubled, and day classes were available in every department. After five years, Saturday research supervision and evening degrees were offered. And this year, King Edward VII Nautical College was established two years later.
1927: The Sir John Cass Technical Institute’s department of navigation was established in order to offer full-time courses in navigation. The North Western Polytechnic then opened its doors in 1929 with 150 faculty members. In that year, it had more than 2,200 students. Cinemagoers
nationwide watch the event on Pathe News, with the site inaugurated by HRH Edward, Prince of Wales, in Kentish Town.
1940: Bombing completely destroyed the City of London College building. At Electra House, Moorgate, The City of London College once more embarked on a new journey in 1944. The Guildhall School of Business and Law at the University was housed in this building until the summer of 2019. The more junior courses in navigation are moved to the King Edward VII School as part of the London County Council development after five years. Poplar Technical College’s navigation department closed in 1949. After that, all classes were moved to the Technical Institute of Sir John Cass College.
1950 saw the renaming of Sir John Cass Technical Institute as Sir John Cass College. A floating school was established in 1954 to instruct students in the use of radar and other contemporary navigational aids.
1960: Over 8,000 students attended the City of London College. In 1964, the name Shoreditch Technical Institute was changed to London College of Furniture.
The School of Art, Architecture, and Design was established in 1965. Across from the Whitechapel Art Gallery in Central House stood the new college. “To provide the means of expanding higher education… by offering courses which are relevant to the vocational aims of students and at the same time retain the flexibility which will enable these institutions to respond to rapidly changing demands,” was the goal of the White Paper A Plan for Polytechnics, which was published the following year.
1971: Following numerous modifications and upheavals, the newly established City of London Polytechnic commenced its journey with 2,000 full-time and 15,000 part-time students. Then again, the North and Northern London Polytechnic was created by the reunification of and North Western polytechnics.
In 1990, the City of London Polytechnic welcomed London College of Furniture as a member. After two years, the Further and Higher Education Act was ratified by the Royal Assent, which gave polytechnics university status and the authority to grant degrees. London Guildhall University is the new name for City of London Polytechnic. Once more, the University of North London replaced the Polytechnic of North London.
2002: The University of North London and London Guildhall University combined on August 1. Next, we arrived at London Metropolitan University today. It was the first university merger in the United Kingdom. The first degree from London Metropolitan University was given to the patron, the Duke of Edinburgh, the following year.
Rankings
- According to the Complete University Guide 2022, London Metropolitan University is ranked 119th out of 130
- In the Guardian 2022 University League Tables, it came in at number
- According to the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022, it is ranked 100th
- The institute’s teaching quality was ranked sixth in the UK by the recently released Good Uni Guide.
Faculties
- Guildhall School of Business and Law
- School of Computing and Digital Media
- School of Human Sciences
- School of Social Professions
- School of Social Sciences
- School of Art, Architecture, and Design
Courses
Fees Structure
- International fees £13,200–14,500 annually
Scholarship
- International Excellence Scholarship
Facilities & Service
The university has made significant investments in its services and facilities. Here, they guarantee every student receives all necessary assistance and guidance while they are studying. They have taken pride in designing all other facilities that are required for students, as well as cutting-edge learning centers and school offices on each campus.
- Top-notch laboratories
- Create Works: technical assistance resources
- support services for counseling and personal growth
- medical services
- Employment services
- Services for legal advice
- tiny company clinic
- expert assistance for students
- Office for Art, Architecture, and Design Projects
- Facilities for sports and fitness
- such as the Refugee Assessment and Guidance Unit (RAGU).
Student Statistics
- Undergraduate –79%
- Postgraduate – 21%
- Full-time students – 83%
- Part-time students – 17%
- UK students – 89%
- UE students – 6%
- International students – 5%
- Female – 64%
- Male – 36%
- Total student population – Over 9,500 students
Overview
LMU Founded in 1848, London Metropolitan University attained university status in 2002. London Met is another moniker for the university. These days, it has three locations: Shoreditch, Aldgate, and Holloway. The school is already well-known for providing top-notch educational services. Its mission and clear focus speak for themselves. It upholds the maxim “Knowledge in Abundance.”
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History
In 1848, London Metropolitan University was established. The Reverend Charles Mackenzie and the Bishop of London initially believed that young men needed to be educated. The Metropolitan Evening Classes were then established in order to achieve this goal. Following that, the institution saw numerous years of success as well as ups and downs. As a result, the university is quite proud of its lengthy history.
Aiming to improve the intellectual and moral conditions of the industrial classes,” Bishop’s had held this belief in 1848. So, evening classes began in accordance with his appeal. After three years, Prince Albert was still in awe of the lessons. Additionally, he gave his approval to an annual celebration of the students’ creative output.
1861: The City of London College opened for instruction. The college hired a principal, hired 800 students, and paid its teachers.
1896 saw the opening of the Northern Polytechnic Institution in Holloway. Its goal is to “promote young men’s and women’s industrial skill, general knowledge, health, and wellbeing.”
Sir John Cass (1661–1718), a Portsoken Ward Alderman, established the Technical Institute in 1899. First, he founded a school, and then the Technical Institute.
1900: The Northern Polytechnic achieved great accomplishments. By 1910, the number of students had doubled, and day classes were available in every department. After five years, Saturday research supervision and evening degrees were offered. And this year, King Edward VII Nautical College was established two years later.
1927: The Sir John Cass Technical Institute’s department of navigation was established in order to offer full-time courses in navigation. The North Western Polytechnic then opened its doors in 1929 with 150 faculty members. In that year, it had more than 2,200 students. Cinemagoers
nationwide watch the event on Pathe News, with the site inaugurated by HRH Edward, Prince of Wales, in Kentish Town.
1940: Bombing completely destroyed the City of London College building. At Electra House, Moorgate, The City of London College once more embarked on a new journey in 1944. The Guildhall School of Business and Law at the University was housed in this building until the summer of 2019. The more junior courses in navigation are moved to the King Edward VII School as part of the London County Council development after five years. Poplar Technical College’s navigation department closed in 1949. After that, all classes were moved to the Technical Institute of Sir John Cass College.
1950 saw the renaming of Sir John Cass Technical Institute as Sir John Cass College. A floating school was established in 1954 to instruct students in the use of radar and other contemporary navigational aids.
1960: Over 8,000 students attended the City of London College. In 1964, the name Shoreditch Technical Institute was changed to London College of Furniture.
The School of Art, Architecture, and Design was established in 1965. Across from the Whitechapel Art Gallery in Central House stood the new college. “To provide the means of expanding higher education… by offering courses which are relevant to the vocational aims of students and at the same time retain the flexibility which will enable these institutions to respond to rapidly changing demands,” was the goal of the White Paper A Plan for Polytechnics, which was published the following year.
1971: Following numerous modifications and upheavals, the newly established City of London Polytechnic commenced its journey with 2,000 full-time and 15,000 part-time students. Then again, the North and Northern London Polytechnic was created by the reunification of and North Western polytechnics.
In 1990, the City of London Polytechnic welcomed London College of Furniture as a member. After two years, the Further and Higher Education Act was ratified by the Royal Assent, which gave polytechnics university status and the authority to grant degrees. London Guildhall University is the new name for City of London Polytechnic. Once more, the University of North London replaced the Polytechnic of North London.
2002: The University of North London and London Guildhall University combined on August 1. Next, we arrived at London Metropolitan University today. It was the first university merger in the United Kingdom. The first degree from London Metropolitan University was given to the patron, the Duke of Edinburgh, the following year.
Rankings
- According to the Complete University Guide 2022, London Metropolitan University is ranked 119th out of 130
- In the Guardian 2022 University League Tables, it came in at number
- According to the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022, it is ranked 100th
- The institute’s teaching quality was ranked sixth in the UK by the recently released Good Uni Guide.
Faculties
- Guildhall School of Business and Law
- School of Computing and Digital Media
- School of Human Sciences
- School of Social Professions
- School of Social Sciences
- School of Art, Architecture, and Design
Fees Structure
- International fees £13,200–14,500 annually
Scholarship
- International Excellence Scholarship
Student Statistics
- Undergraduate –79%
- Postgraduate – 21%
- Full-time students – 83%
- Part-time students – 17%
- UK students – 89%
- UE students – 6%
- International students – 5%
- Female – 64%
- Male – 36%
- Total student population – Over 9,500 students
