Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL is London’s leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 13,000 staff and 42,000 students from 150 different countries.
- Former names London University (1826–1836)
- University College, London (1836–1907)
- University of London, University College (1907–1976)
- University College London (1977–2005; remains legal name)
- Motto: Latin: Cuncti adsint meritaeque expectent praemia palmae
- Motto in English: Let all come who by merit deserve the most reward
- Type Public research university
- Chancellor: The Princess Royal
- (as Chancellor of the University of London)
- Provost: Dr. Michael J. Spence
- Chair of the Council: Mr. Victor Chu CBE[3]
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Campus: Urban