What is London Metropolitan University?

London Metropolitan University (London Met) is a UK university based in London. It describes itself as home to a diverse community of students, staff and graduates, and offers undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses. If you are checking whether it fits your study plans, the key points are its London location, its course levels, its stated focus on social inclusion, and the work-related learning included in its undergraduate courses.

Where is it and who studies there?

London Met is based in London, which it presents as one of the world's most exciting capital cities. The university frames itself around a "real London community" of inspiring and determined learners, teachers and innovative thinkers.

Its own description emphasises a welcoming community rather than a single type of student, and it positions social justice and inclusion as central to its identity.

What can you study?

The university's course search covers three levels:

• Undergraduate courses
• Postgraduate courses
• Short courses

If you are unsure what to study, London Met directs prospective students to explore courses by subject area. It also runs undergraduate open days for those who want to visit before applying.

When can you start?

London Met states that you do not need to wait, and invites students to join in January 2027. Its homepage also refers to studying with the university in January or September 2027.

So the two intakes mentioned in its own material are January and September. If you are planning around a specific start date, confirm the exact deadline and availability for your chosen course directly with the university.

What does it say about teaching quality?

London Met highlights two external recognitions:

The "value added" ranking is described as recognising that London Met students make more progress, relative to their entry grades, than students at any other UK university. The social inclusion recognition is presented as reflecting the university's aim to support students from all backgrounds to succeed.

It also notes a Queen Elizabeth Prize recognising the impact of its Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit.

Does it help with employment?

London Met states that all of its undergraduate courses include some form of work-related learning, such as a placement, a client project, or on-campus work experience. It adds that many courses are accredited by professional bodies.

That matters if employability is one of your main reasons for choosing a university: the work-related element is built into every undergraduate course rather than being optional or limited to certain subjects.

How do you take the next step?

• Browse courses by level (undergraduate, postgraduate, short course) or by subject area if you have not decided yet.
• Attend an undergraduate open day if you want to visit and see the campus and community before applying.
• Check the intake that suits you — January or September 2027 are the dates mentioned in the university's own material.

The practical decision comes down to whether a London-based university with a stated social inclusion mission, work-related learning across all undergraduate courses, and January or September starts matches what you are looking for.