London Metropolitan University is a public university with campuses in Holloway, north London, and Aldgate, on the edge of the City. It is best known for computing, business, law, health, architecture and art, with one of Europe's largest teaching science labs and an affordable London fee. Choose it for a career-focused London degree at some of the lowest tuition in the capital.
London, United Kingdom
Official website: londonmet.ac.uk
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Superlab with 280 workstations — one of Europe's largest teaching labs
Among the lowest international fees of any London university
Holloway Road in Islington and Aldgate beside the City of London
£16,000 – £18,500
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£13,000 – £16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on londonmet.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MSc Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MSc Cyber Security
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MSc Public Health
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BSc Business Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
Affordable London — international fees below most other universities in the capital.
Science Centre Superlab — 280 workstations for biology, chemistry and forensic science.
School of Art, Architecture and Design — studios in Aldgate beside the City.
Diverse student body, with many mature and first-generation students.
Computing and business graduates move into the City's banks, tech firms and consultancies nearby.
Health graduates enter NHS trusts across London.
Architecture and design alumni work at London practices and agencies.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The Holloway campus in Islington holds the Science Centre, computing, business and the library, a short walk from Holloway Road Tube, while the Aldgate campus houses art, architecture and design beside the City.
Both campuses are in Zone 2 or Zone 1, with the West End, Shoreditch and the City minutes away by Tube. London rent is high, and most students share flats or use university-partnered halls.
CAS from London Metropolitan University
Proof of funds at London rates
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications for September go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027; January entry is rolling. Taught Master's courses accept applications on a rolling basis for each intake, typically closing about six weeks before the September and January start dates.
London Met admits for September and January across most undergraduate and taught Master's courses, including computer science, data analytics, the MBA, cyber security and public health. Some courses also accept a later start; check the course page for the intakes that are open.
You need a Student route visa. London Met issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing funds at the higher London maintenance rate, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Computer science, data analytics, the MBA, cyber security and public health are the most applied-for programmes. Most Master's courses ask for a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Undergraduate offers typically range from CCC to BCC, with foundation years available.
Yes. London Met offers international scholarships that reduce tuition for undergraduate and Master's applicants, including awards for students from India and South Asia, usually assessed automatically from your application. Check the university's scholarships page for the current amounts and any separate application steps.
