City University London has one of the highest proportions of international and graduate students of any university in the UK. It successfully combines academic and professional studies; the majority of students gain a professional, as well as an academic award.

The University, whose motto is "To serve mankind", is committed to leading London in education, research and knowledge transfer for businesses and the professions and is renowned for its international focus and the employability of its graduates.

The University has more than 60 research centres, groups and units, bringing together expertise from various schools and departments in key areas, making these prestigious academic groups an excellent base for postgraduate study.

City is ranked tenth amongst the UK's top universities offering graduates the best prospects following their studies according to The Times Good University Guide 2009/2010.

This is further evidenced by its alumni. Many former City students go on to reach the top of their chosen field and include countless captains of industry and other household names, such as Brendan Barber, General Secretary of the TUC; Stelios Haji-Ioannou, easyGroup Chairman; Ruby Hammer, Co-Owner of Ruby and Millie Cosmetics and Faisal Islam, Channel 4 News Economics Correspondent. This eminent list will undoubtedly grow and feature many high profile names in the future.
 
The university is based in the very centre of London, in the fashionable Islington, and has excellent transport links.