London, UK
One of the most accessible ways into a genuine London degree, at a fraction of the cost.
London Metropolitan University (London Met) teaches from two sites — Holloway in north London and Aldgate on the edge of the City of London — giving students a real London postcode at international fees meaningfully below most other capital universities. It is best known for professionally accredited law, business and accounting (including ACCA-aligned routes), a genuinely strong, RIBA-recognised architecture programme, and practical computing and social work degrees. Entry requirements are generally more achievable than at higher-ranked London institutions, and its student body is genuinely diverse, international and first-generation-friendly, including many mature and commuting students. It suits families who want London networking access and professional accreditation without London's highest fee tier.
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BBB (A Level) · IB 26
Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
£20,000–£28,000/yr
mid tier for UK — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
city campus, London
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or London Met's financial aid office.
Beyond government-level awards, most UK universities offer their own merit-based international scholarships — commonly a partial tuition reduction for strong A-Level/IB/IGCSE results, sometimes auto-considered from your application and sometimes requiring a short separate form.
Chevening and Commonwealth are postgraduate-only. For undergraduate applicants, the university-specific merit scholarships are usually the more relevant route.
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Business & Accounting
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Law
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)
Typical entry: LNAT (some universities)
Architecture
⏱️ Typical duration: Often longer than a standard Bachelor's — commonly a 3-year Bachelor's plus a further 2-year Master's for full professional accreditation
Typical entry: Portfolio
Computing & IT
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics · TMUA / ESAT (top universities)
Social Work
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)
Durations are typical for UK — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
A deeper walkthrough of applying to London Met for international IGCSE / A Level / IB students.
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Build my UK shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to London Met as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, London Met expects around BBB at A Level or 26 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for London Met's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on London Met's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at London Met typically falls in the £20,000–£28,000/yr range (mid tier for UK). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not London Met's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
London Met follows UK's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due late january (equal consideration deadline). Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry. Always verify the exact date on London Met's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
UK universities, including London Met, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
One of the most accessible ways into a genuine London degree, at a fraction of the cost. London Metropolitan University (London Met) teaches from two sites — Holloway in north London and Aldgate on the edge of the City of London — giving students a real London postcode at international fees meaningfully below most other capital universities. It is best known for professionally accredited law, business and accounting (including ACCA-aligned routes), a genuinely strong, RIBA-recognised architecture programme, and practical computing and social work degrees. Entry requirements are generally more achievable than at higher-ranked London institutions, and its student body is genuinely diverse, international and first-generation-friendly, including many mature and commuting students. It suits families who want London networking access and professional accreditation without London's highest fee tier.
Yes — London Met accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UK University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against London Met and every other UK university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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