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University of North London

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University of North London: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of North London was a public university in London, England, and it no longer exists as a separate institution. It suits applicants who are researching the history of UK universities or looking for the institution that became part of London Metropolitan University.

  2. What you can study

    The University of North London is no longer operating as an independent university, so there is no current programme catalogue to apply to. It was formed from the Polytechnic of North London in 1992 and later merged into London Metropolitan University in 2002.

  3. Getting in

    There is no current admissions route for the University of North London because it no longer exists as a separate university. Applicants should check London Metropolitan University for any historical successor information or current study options.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a current tuition fee because it is no longer operating as an independent institution. For present-day costs, confirm fees and living expenses with London Metropolitan University or the relevant admissions office.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university does not offer current international study admissions because it has merged into London Metropolitan University. If you are trying to study in London, check the current language, visa, and entry requirements with London Metropolitan University.

  6. How it compares

    Among the 193 universities in the United Kingdom, this is not a current application option because it merged with London Guildhall University in 2002 to form London Metropolitan University. Its main relevance now is historical, not as an active choice for applicants.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of North London

What type of institution was the University of North London?

It was a public university in the United Kingdom.

Is the University of North London still operating?

No. It merged with London Guildhall University in 2002 to form London Metropolitan University.

Where was the University of North London located?

It was in London, England.

What happened to its former premises?

Its former premises now form London Metropolitan Universityโ€™s north campus on Holloway Road and Highbury Grove, Islington.

Overview

The University of North London (UNL) was a university in London, England, formed from the Polytechnic of North London (PNL) in 1992 when that institution was granted university status. PNL, in turn, had been formed by the amalgamation of the Northern Polytechnic and North-Western Polytechnic in 1971. In 1996, the university celebrated its centenary, dating from the year of the Northern Polytechnic's founding. UNL existed until 2002, when it merged with London Guildhall University to form London Metropolitan University. Its former premises now form the university's north campus, on Holloway Road and Highbury Grove, Islington.

Tuition fees & costs

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Kingdom.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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