London Metropolitan University for International Students: Fees and Entry

TL;DR: London Metropolitan University for international students offers September and January starts in north and east London, with international fees from £19,500 a year for undergraduate and £20,000 for postgraduate study in 2026/27. Standard entry needs IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill, and a 2:2 or equivalent for master's. Prosper can apply to London Metropolitan University for you.

London Met offers a London degree with international fees from £19,500 a year, and its January intake is open now. The deadlines are tight, though: for many applicants the January application window closes on 23 November 2026. Check your eligibility with Prosper before that date.

Is London Metropolitan University good for international students?

London Metropolitan University (London Met) suits students who want to live and study in London and who value applied, career-focused courses. It has two main campuses: Holloway, on Holloway Road in Islington, north London, and Aldgate, in the East End near Aldgate and Aldgate East stations.

League tables give a mixed picture, so read them together:

• Guardian University Guide 2027: 67th overall, up from 89th, and 3rd in the UK for value added, which measures how much students improve from their entry grades. London Met reported these results on 12 September 2026.
• Complete University Guide 2027: 129th of 130.
• Subjects: in the Guardian guide, Interior Design is 2nd in the UK and Sociology and Social Policy is 3rd.

What this means for you: London Met is strong at taking students forward from their starting point and at applied subjects such as design, business, computing and criminology. If a high overall rank matters most for your career plan, compare it with other London universities such as the University of Westminster and the University of East London.

London Met is a licensed Student sponsor. It appears on the Home Office register of student sponsors published on 2 November 2026 as a Student Sponsor with a track record.

London Metropolitan University entry requirements

• Undergraduate: requirements vary by course. BSc Psychology, for example, asks for BCC at A level or 104 UCAS points.
• Postgraduate: a bachelor's degree with a 2:2 or above, or the international equivalent.
• Foundation year: applicants slightly below the undergraduate requirement may be offered a degree with a foundation year.

English language requirements at London Met

Some master's courses ask for more: Psychology and Education need IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each skill, and Social Work and Dietetics need 7.0 with 6.5 in each skill. Not sure which IELTS to book? Read IELTS for UKVI vs IELTS Academic.

London Met tuition fees and deposit

For 2026/27, London Met lists international fees starting from £19,500 a year for undergraduate courses and from £20,000 a year for postgraduate courses. The exact fee for each course appears on its course page once you choose a start date.

The deposit is fully refunded if you withdraw before you receive a CAS, or if your visa is refused and you send the refusal letter within four weeks. It is not refunded if the refusal was for deception, if you do not enrol after getting the visa, or if you withdraw after enrolling. Our guides to UK university deposits and the Immigration Health Surcharge explain these costs in more detail.

Scholarships and early payment

• South Asia Bright Futures Scholarship: £5,000 off tuition for new full-time international students from five South Asian countries, on undergraduate or master's courses at a London campus. It is applied automatically. Some courses, such as the LLM and PG Certificates, are excluded.
• Paying in full early: 5% off if you pay the full tuition by 9 December 2026 for a January start. It cannot be combined with the Bright Futures Scholarship.

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The January intake at London Met

January welcome week starts on 25 January 2027, with international orientation on 21 January 2027. London Met sets two sets of deadlines, depending on whether your nationality is on the Home Office differential evidence list:

One more date to know: the UK Graduate Route gives 18 months of post-study work to students who apply on or after 1 January 2027, so January starters should plan on 18 months rather than two years. Our UK student visa guide covers the steps after your CAS.

Applying from Sri Lanka

• Grades: London Met's Sri Lanka page asks for at least three credit passes (55%) at A/L for undergraduate entry, with a C or 50% in O/L Maths where the course needs it.
• Master's entry: a Special, Honours or professional degree (normally four years) or a three-year international degree, with at least a B, 55%, a 3.0 CGPA or a 2:2.
• Deadlines: applicants from Sri Lanka must attend a compliance interview. The deadlines page does not say which column applies, so work to the standard dates above (apply by 23 November 2026) unless London Met confirms otherwise.
• Scholarship: Sri Lankan citizens are eligible for the £5,000 South Asia Bright Futures Scholarship, and the Sri Lanka page lists it for January starts.
• English exemption: students who completed a London Met bachelor's at a partner campus in Sri Lanka are exempt from the English test.
• Before the visa: book the TB test at the IOM clinic in Colombo and biometrics at VFS Global in Colombo.

Frequently asked questions

What IELTS score does London Metropolitan University need?

London Metropolitan University asks for IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each skill for most undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Some courses, such as Social Work, need 7.0.

How much is the London Met deposit for international students?

London Metropolitan University asks for a minimum deposit of £4,000 before it issues a CAS. The exact amount is confirmed in your deposit email.

Does London Metropolitan University accept Duolingo?

Yes. London Metropolitan University accepts the Duolingo English Test with 105 overall, 95 in speaking, writing and listening and 100 in reading.

When is the London Met January deadline?

For most applicants, the London Metropolitan University January deadline is 23 November 2026, with the deposit due by 2 December 2026. Nationalities on the differential evidence list can apply until 14 December 2026.

Is London Metropolitan University a licensed sponsor?

Yes. London Metropolitan University is listed on the Home Office register of licensed student sponsors as a Student Sponsor with a track record.

PS: London Met's January deadlines fall within the next few weeks, and the interview and deposit steps come straight after. Check your eligibility with Prosper and we will confirm which course and deadline apply to you.

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