Regent's University London

About Regent's University London

Regent's traces its present institutional history to 1984, when Rockford College took the Crown lease for the Regent's Park site and established Regent's College. The first students arrived in 1985. The institution gained taught degree-awarding powers in 2012 and became Regent's University London in June 2013. In September 2024, the Office for Students granted Regent's University London Limited indefinite powers to award taught qualifications through Level 7, which includes taught master's awards but not research doctorates. The university operates privately and is governed by a Board of Directors. It belongs to the Galileo Global Education Group, while an independent chair leads its board. Its Academic Committee is responsible for Regent's awards and for oversight of academic standards and programmes. The university is concentrated on an 11-acre, gated campus within Regent's Park rather than spread throughout London. This creates a more self-contained setting than many central-London institutions, with teaching, social spaces, food outlets and accommodation available on or near the same site. The academic range combines business and finance with creative, social-science and professionally focused subjects. For 2026–27, the published portfolio includes new provision in law, architecture, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data science. Prospective students should assess individual course content carefully because entry requirements, start dates, professional recognition and practical components vary by programme.

Regent's accepts applications directly, and undergraduate applicants may also use UCAS under institution code R18. Direct applications are accepted throughout the year without an application fee, but availability and start dates vary by course. Applying early is sensible for programmes with limited places, accommodation, scholarship consideration or visa processing needs. For general 2026 entry, integrated-foundation applicants normally need at least 56 UCAS tariff points or an accepted international equivalent. Standard undergraduate entry normally requires 96 points, commonly represented as CCC at A level, although some courses use a 64-point threshold. A course may also require an interview, audition or portfolio. General postgraduate entry normally requires a UK second-class bachelor's degree or an accepted international equivalent; exceptional entry based on three years of work experience is considered only through academic referral. All applicants must demonstrate English proficiency. The university's published general thresholds include IELTS Academic at 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 for undergraduate entry and 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 for postgraduate entry. Other approved tests and qualifications are accepted, and conditional offer holders may use Regent's own test. Course-specific or country-specific requirements can be higher, so applicants should check the relevant course and country pages. International offer holders requiring a Student visa must also complete the CAS and UK immigration process.

Regent's offers undergraduate degrees, integrated foundation routes and taught postgraduate programmes. Its current course catalogue covers business and management, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, luxury and hospitality management, acting, film production, screenwriting, fashion, art history, architecture, international relations, psychology, psychotherapy, data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and project management. The exact selection differs by level, and not every programme admits students in both September and January. Undergraduate awards are primarily BA or BSc degrees, with foundation-year versions available for a number of subjects. Law and architecture appear among the university's new 2026–27 undergraduate options. At postgraduate level, the published selection includes MA, MSc and MProf programmes. New 2026–27 postgraduate offerings include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data science programmes focused on business and innovation. The catalogue points to a strongly applied mix: creative courses use specialist studios and production settings, while business-related teaching can use facilities such as live trading rooms. Nevertheless, applicants should rely on the individual course page for modules, assessment methods, accreditation, placement opportunities and portfolio or audition requirements. These details are not uniform across the university. Regent's currently has regulatory authority to make taught awards through master's level. Although an older university document referenced research-degree admissions and the database record lists PhD study, the current public course catalogue does not establish an active doctoral programme. This profile therefore verifies only bachelor's and master's degree levels.

Key Highlights

• Private university governed by a Board of Directors
• Founded as Regent's College in 1984; university status awarded in 2013
• Indefinite taught degree-awarding powers through Level 7 from September 2024
• Single 11-acre campus within Regent's Park in central London

Student Life & Environment

Regent's offers an unusually contained student environment for central London. Its gated Regent's Park campus includes teaching rooms, creative studios, live trading rooms, food outlets, outdoor areas, a cinema room and a student bar. The university reports 24-hour security and controlled access by identification card. Students can use an on-site sports court and attend complementary sports and wellness activities. Published options include team sport, tennis and studio-based fitness or wellbeing sessions, although schedules may change. The compact grounds make it practical to move between classes, study areas, dining and recreation without crossing the city. On-campus accommodation is available in Reid Hall and Oliver Flats, with single and twin rooms. Meal credit for campus dining is included in the published room charges. Because university bookings cover specified term dates rather than an entire calendar year, students should compare those dates with examinations, vacations and any summer plans. The university also provides academic, financial, health, emotional and disability support, including access to an Academic Advisor and Student Experience Officer. International students can seek guidance on visas and adjusting to study in the UK.

Location & Surroundings

The university's address is Inner Circle, Regent's Park, London NW1 4NS. The campus sits within Regent's Park, close to Marylebone's shops, restaurants and cafés, while remaining connected to the wider cultural and commercial opportunities of central London. This setting gives students green space and a contained campus without placing them outside the city. The location can be particularly relevant for courses that benefit from access to London's finance, media, fashion, arts, hospitality and entrepreneurial sectors. That access should be treated as an opportunity rather than a guaranteed placement or job outcome; students need to examine the practical and industry components of their chosen programme. Housing decisions require care. On-campus places are convenient for classes and campus services but are sold for defined academic periods. The university also advertises managed off-campus accommodation, while London's private rental market provides other choices. Applicants should compare contract length, meal inclusion, commuting costs and summer coverage rather than judging rooms by weekly price alone. London living and transport expenses are separate from tuition.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For new students beginning in September 2026 or January 2027, Regent's charges the same tuition regardless of nationality and states that the fee is fixed for the course duration unless entry is deferred or the student changes course. Published annual undergraduate prices vary by programme: examples include £24,500 for acting, architecture and art history and £27,750 for several business degrees. Published taught-postgraduate fees also vary substantially, from £11,000 for the MProf Psychotherapy to £39,000 for MA Global Art Markets. Applicants should use the individual row for their course rather than treating either figure as a standard fee. The required advance deposit for 2026–27 is £1,500 for UK students and £5,000 for international students. Scholarships listed for September 2026 include separate undergraduate and postgraduate global awards, course-specific awards and an India scholarship. Eligibility and conditions differ. English students should note that the university's published 2026–27 Student Finance England tuition-fee loan maximum is below its typical annual tuition charge, potentially leaving a substantial balance. Housing is additional. Published autumn 2026 on-campus charges range from £5,590 for a Reid Hall twin room to £7,930 for an Oliver Flats single room for 13 weeks; spring 2027 costs more because the booking covers 15 weeks. Meal credit is included. Students must also budget for travel, personal expenses and periods outside the housing contract. Career support includes individual coaching, digital resources, events, workshops, vacancy access and entrepreneurship guidance. The service also works with employers on placements, networking events and mentoring. These services can support a search, but they do not guarantee a placement, salary or employment outcome.