The University of London is a federal research university located in London, England. With its 18 member institutions, several central academic bodies and internationally recognized research institutes, the university has long been enjoying the status of one of the most credible universities across the globe. It has over 52,000 distance learning external students and 161,270 campus-based internal students, contributing to making it the largest university in the United Kingdom by a number of students.
1836 saw the dawn of The University of London, when the royal charter assigned it as a degree-awarding examination board for students holding certificates from University College London and King’s College.