The City University of London was founded in 1894 as the Northampton Institute and became a university only in 1966.
The university has over 18,000 students from more than 160 countries around the world.
The City University of London is one of the major centers for banking and finance education in Europe.
One of the graduates of the university, Andrew Lloyd Webber, became a famous composer and creator of such musicals as "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Cats".
In 2017, the Faculty of Journalism launched a center for studying fake news, which received support from Facebook.
The City University of London is actively engaged in research in the fields of engineering, technology, sociology, and business.
The university is located in the very heart of London, allowing students to enjoy a plethora of cultural and entertainment events, as well as providing access to numerous career development opportunities.