Natural landmarks · London
University of London
In or near Covent Garden.
University of London — a university in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Goodge Street · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
University of London is a university located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The SOAS Gallery is a dynamic space that features a rotating selection of exhibitions focused on art and culture from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Visitors can explore a variety of artworks and objects, as well as engage with the gallery's unique collections.
Place summary
The University of London is a public research university located in London. Established in 1836, it comprises a number of constituent colleges and is one of the largest and most diverse universities in the UK. The university is known for its extensive range of courses and its commitment to research and higher education.
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Background
Description
In 1850, Queen's University of Ireland it was a federal university modelled on the University of London, functioning principally as an examining body, three universities were set up at three presidency towns in 1857 on the model of University of London The University of Wales was established in 1893 on a federal model incorporating (originally) colleges in Aberystwyth, Bangor and Cardiff. A decision to dissolve the University of Wales was made in 2017.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5211, -0.1289
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC1H 0XG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Phone
- +44 (0)207 898 4046
- Established
- 1836
- Nearest railway station
- Goodge Street — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tuesday 10:30am–5:00pm; Wednesday 10:30am–5:00pm; Thursday 10:30am–8:00pm; Friday 10:30am–5:00pm; Saturday 10:30am–5:00pm; closed Monday and Sunday
- Official site
- www.soas.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q170027 (CC0)
- wikipedia: University of London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of London?
- University of London is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC1H 0XG), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is University of London?
- University of London — a university in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to University of London?
- The nearest railway station is Goodge Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC1H 0XG.
- When was University of London built?
- Built or established in 1836.
- Is University of London free to visit?
- Yes, University of London is free to enter.
- How do I get to University of London?
- The nearest railway station is Goodge Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC1H 0XG.