List of universities and higher education colleges in London

London has one of the largest concentrations of universities and higher education institutions in the world.

It has 40 higher education institutions[1] (not counting foreign Universities with London branches) and has a student population of more than 400,000.

Additionally, over 45,000 students in over 180 countries follow the University of London External System, established in 1858.

[12] Royal Holloway is also a member institution of the University of London The following institutions are registered as higher education providers with the Office for Students but do not hold university status.

Colleges and central bodies of the University of London (all can award University of London degrees; some also have their own degree awarding powers): Registered providers with degree awarding powers: Registered higher education providers without their own degree-awarding powers: Unregistered higher education providers that have validation arrangements with UK universities include: A number of foreign university institutions operate in London without being recognised as British universities.