University of London
This article is about the present federal university, founded in 1836. For the institution founded in 1826 and known until 1836 as London University, see University College London. University of London University of London Coat of Arms Latin: Universitas Londiniensis Type Public Established 1836 ; 182 years ago ( 1836 ) Chancellor The Princess Royal Vice-Chancellor Sir Adrian Smith [1] Visitor The Lord President of the Council ex officio Students 213,270 (161,270 internal [2] and 52,000 external) [3] Undergraduates 92,760 internal (2016/17) [2] Postgraduates 68,500 internal (2016/17) [2] Location London , England, United Kingdom 51°31′16″N 0°07′44″W / 51.52111°N 0.12889°W / 51.52111; -0.12889 Coordinates: 51°31′16″N 0°07′44″W / 51.52111°N 0.12889°W / 51.52111; -0.12889 Deputy Vice Chancellor Edward Byrne [4] Chair of the Board of Trustees Sir Richard Dearlove [5] Colours Website london.ac.uk The University of London (abbreviated as Lond. or more ...