University of East London for International Students: Fees, Entry and January Intake

TL;DR: The University of East London (UEL) takes international students into undergraduate and postgraduate courses across three east London campuses. International fees for the 2026/27 year start at £16,020 a year for undergraduate degrees, with the master's courses checked at £17,220 to £19,500, and automatic scholarships take £500 to £5,000 off the first year. For a January 2027 start, UEL's application deadline for most courses is 27 November 2026.

The University of East London is a public university with campuses in Docklands and Stratford in east London, teaching business, computing, health, law and the performing arts. This guide covers the campuses, intakes and January deadlines, fees, entry and English requirements, scholarships and how the CAS is issued, all from UEL's own pages. If you want to know where you stand, check your eligibility with Prosper.

What is the University of East London like for international students?

The University of East London teaches on three campuses in east London:

• Docklands Campus (E16): on the waterfront, with a 24/7 library and learning centre. The MSc Computer Science and MSc Data Science are taught here.
• Stratford Campus (E15): home to health, sport and bioscience teaching, with a new bioscience lab and a major redevelopment under way.
• University Square Stratford (E15): law, criminology and the performing arts, plus the MBA (the MBA page also mentions a Docklands suite).

A bus service runs between the Stratford and Docklands campuses. Each course page names the campus you will study at.

When are UEL intakes, and what are the January deadlines?

Most UEL courses start in September, and a selected list of undergraduate and postgraduate courses also starts in January. Some postgraduate courses add a May start; the MSc Computer Science, for example, lists September 2026, January 2027 and May 2027. Nursing starts in March rather than January.

For a January 2027 start on most courses, UEL publishes these deadlines:

UEL says these dates can change, so confirm them on its admissions deadlines page before you apply.

University of East London fees for international students

UEL's fees page covers new full-time international students starting in the 2026/27 year. Undergraduate degrees are £16,020 a year, and postgraduate fees are listed on each course page:

The MSc Computer Science also has a placement route that adds £3,500. To compare these with other universities, see our guide to UK tuition fees for international students.

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University of East London scholarships

UEL assesses every international applicant for a scholarship automatically after an offer, and the award appears in the offer letter. The International Scholarship takes £500 to £5,000 off your first-year tuition fee, and there is no form to fill in, though your application must be complete, including the personal statement. Pre-master's, international foundation and pre-sessional courses are excluded.

UEL also lists a 5 percent reduction for paying fees in full, payment plans, an alumni scholarship of up to 25 percent for UEL graduates, and sports scholarships.

University of East London entry requirements

• Undergraduate: set per course and per country (see the Sri Lanka section below).
• Postgraduate: a bachelor's degree at the level UEL sets for your country, usually second class honours.
• English: UEL accepts IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and the Oxford International English Test. Undergraduate courses usually ask for IELTS 5.5 or 6.0 and postgraduate courses for IELTS 6.0 or 6.5. The BSc Business Management asks for IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in each skill; the MSc Computer Science asks for 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing and speaking; the MSc Public Health asks for 6.5 with 6.0 in each skill.
• Duolingo: UEL says the Duolingo English Test is not currently accepted.

How do you get your CAS from UEL?

UEL issues your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies after you meet your offer conditions, pay your tuition fee deposit and complete any pre-CAS checks, including the interview. The deposit amount depends on your level of study and is shown in your offer letter. Our guides to the CAS, the UK university deposit and how to apply for a UK student visa explain each step.

After your degree, the UK Graduate visa lets you stay and work. GOV.UK says it lasts 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 (how to apply for the UK Graduate visa).

Applying from Sri Lanka

UEL's Sri Lanka page asks for three GCE A/L passes with a minimum of CCS for undergraduate entry. For postgraduate entry it asks for a four-year Bachelor's Special or Professional degree with second class honours, usually an overall average of 55 percent or a CGPA of 3.0. UEL says students from Sri Lanka can receive automatic scholarships of up to £2,500 on most courses. Before your visa, you take the TB test at the IOM clinic in Colombo (IOM TB test guide), show funds held for 28 days (the 28-day rule), and give biometrics at VFS Global in Colombo (VFS Colombo guide).

FAQ

Does the University of East London have a January intake?

Yes. The University of East London runs a January 2027 intake for selected undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The application deadline for most courses is 27 November 2026.

How much are University of East London fees for international students?

For 2026/27, UEL charges international undergraduates £16,020 a year. The master's courses checked range from £17,220 for MSc Computer Science and MSc Data Science to £19,500 for the MBA.

Does UEL accept the Duolingo English Test?

No. The University of East London says Duolingo is not currently accepted. It accepts IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and the Oxford International English Test.

What scholarships does UEL give international students?

UEL's International Scholarship takes £500 to £5,000 off the first-year fee and is awarded automatically after an offer. UEL says students from Sri Lanka can receive up to £2,500 on most courses.

What A/L results does UEL need from Sri Lanka?

The University of East London asks for three GCE A/L passes with a minimum of CCS for undergraduate entry, with some courses asking for more.

PS: UEL's January intake moves fast: the application deadline is 27 November 2026 and the CAS steps follow within weeks. Prosper can apply to the University of East London for you and keep each deadline in view. Check your eligibility with Prosper to see which course and intake fit you.

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References

1. International admission deadlines, University of East London, https://www.uel.ac.uk/international/international-admission-deadlines (accessed 30/10/2026)
2. International fees and funding, University of East London, https://www.uel.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/international-fees-funding (accessed 30/10/2026)
3. International scholarships, University of East London, https://www.uel.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/international-fees-funding/international-scholarships (accessed 30/10/2026)
4. Sri Lanka, University of East London, https://www.uel.ac.uk/international/guidance-your-region/south-asia/sri-lanka (accessed 30/10/2026)
5. English language requirements, University of East London, https://www.uel.ac.uk/international/regions/english-language-requirements (accessed 30/10/2026)
6. MSc Computer Science, University of East London, https://www.uel.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/msc-computer-science (accessed 30/10/2026)
7. MSc Data Science, University of East London, https://www.uel.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/msc-data-science (accessed 30/10/2026)
8. MSc Public Health, University of East London, https://www.uel.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/msc-public-health (accessed 30/10/2026)
9. MBA, University of East London, https://www.uel.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/mba-master-business-administration (accessed 30/10/2026)
10. BSc (Hons) Business Management, University of East London, https://www.uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/bsc-hons-business-management (accessed 30/10/2026)
11. January starts, University of East London, https://www.uel.ac.uk/study/courses/january-starts (accessed 30/10/2026)
12. Finding us, University of East London, https://www.uel.ac.uk/about/finding-us (accessed 30/10/2026)
13. How to apply as an international student, University of East London, https://www.uel.ac.uk/international/how-apply-international-student (accessed 30/10/2026)
14. Graduate visa, GOV.UK, https://www.gov.uk/graduate-visa (accessed 30/10/2026)

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