It’s time to study, wherever you are
BUILT FOR GLOBAL
When you become a student at UCEM, you will be anything but alone. UCEM is home to a vibrant and global community of students from over 100 countries on six continents, and we are extremely proud of our diverse international community.
Joining UCEM means studying at a British institution with great industry recognition, multiple global accreditations, a proud heritage and excellence in teaching – and you can do this from anywhere in the world.
Why study with UCEM
Why international students choose us
Founded in London in 1919, UCEM offers real estate, property and construction students the highest quality supported online learning; enhancing their academic knowledge, employability, and career prospects. UCEM programmes are recognised and accredited by professional bodies including RICS, CIOB, CABE and HKICM. What’s more you can study from anywhere in the world without the need for a visa and access your learning from home or a global office location.
When you become a student at UCEM, you become part of a global learning community. We are an international institution with students in more than 100 countries and many members of our academic staff also have strong international links too. With easy access to our tutors who have extensive professional industry experience, we give our students, and the companies they work for, the skills to compete and succeed on a global scale.
Our support services are designed to ensure that you receive all the help you need during your time with us. Whether this is advice on your application, questions on funding, study options or your career.
We’ll also work closely with you to identify valuable opportunities to enhance your career and offer you the chance to become part of the Built Environment’s global network of practitioners, teachers and professional bodies.
LANGUAGE AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
BUILT FOR INTERNATIONAL
Language requirements
All UCEM programmes are taught and assessed in English. You will therefore be required to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language before being admitted to a programme.
Undergraduate programmes:
For undergraduate study you should possess one of the following:
- GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English Language or English Literature, or an equivalent qualification.
- Grade 5.5 or above, with at least 5.5 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test administered by the British Council
- 79 or above in the Internet option, 213 or above in the computer-based option or 550 or above in the paper-based option, of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test
- Grade C or above in English (Language or Literature) at A/S Level
- A cognate sub-degree (Level 5) qualification taught and assessed in English from the University of Hong Kong or City University of Hong Kong.
Postgraduate programmes:
For postgraduate study you should possess one of the following:
- GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English Language or English Literature, or an equivalent qualification.
- Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 6.0 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test administered by the British Council
- 88 or above in the Internet option, 230 or above in the computer-based option or 570 or above in the paper-based option, of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test
- Grade C or above in English (Language or Literature) at A/S Level
- A cognate sub-degree (Level 5) qualification taught and assessed in English from the University of Hong Kong or City University of Hong Kong.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree that has been taught and examined in the English medium can be considered for entry in the absence of the English language qualifications detailed above.
Entry requirements:
The entry requirements for our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are the same for both UK and international students. Please refer to the programme specific pages for more information. To demonstrate your eligibility please complete our online application form and upload copies of your qualification certificates and/or transcripts.
UCEM utilises a service called UK NARIC to determine the equivalency of international qualifications. UK NARIC is the National Agency responsible for providing information, advice and opinion on vocational, academic and professional skills and qualifications from all over the world. As the National Agency, managed on behalf of the UK Government, they provide the only official source of information on international education and training systems and wide-ranging international qualifications and skills attained from outside the UK.
To find out more about language or entry requirements, please contact our friendly admissions team.
HONG KONG OFFICE
BUILT FOR PARTNERSHIP
UCEM has been active in Hong Kong for 40 years and we have close links with Hong Kong academic institutions, employers and professional bodies, including the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) and the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM). We are proud that 4798 students from Hong Kong have studied with UCEM in the past.
Our international representatives
Talk to your local contact
In some countries, we work with carefully selected representatives who can give you additional information about our programmes and studying with us, and provide guidance and support throughout your application process.
Cayman Institute of Technology- CIT
Dr. Jeremiah Ransome GMM, MH, DipEd
2 Spinner Way, Red Bay, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Contact details
Tel: +1 345 924 9286
Mobile: +1 345 928 9826
Email: cit@instruction.com
Johnbull Amayaevbo & Co
Johnbull Amayaevbo
Suite D230, Ikota Shopping Complex, Victoria Garden City, Lekki, Lagos
Contact details
Tel: +234 8077504477
Email: info@johnbull-amayaevbo.com
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI)
Mr. James Lonergan
38 Merrion Square East, Dublin 2, Ireland
Contact details
Tel: (+353) 1644 5501
Email: jlonergan@scsi.ie
Southern Caribbean Institute of Technology
Dr. Jeremiah Ransome GMM, MH, DipEd
Suite 22, #34 Carrington Street, Scarborough, Tobago
Contact details
Tel: +1 868 726 0644
Ajumoke Orike, Nigeria
“Studying with UCEM gave me the flexibility I needed as I was unable to take time out of work to study full time and so enrolling on a programme that had a strong reputation in my industry and was 100% online was a perfect fit for me…
The programme overall has allowed me to gain a better understanding of the role of a surveyor. I have also learned the principle understanding of topics such as Development Appraisal and contract law, areas I do not deal with in my day to day role but are a lot more common in the other areas of construction, thus giving me knowledge that is also in line with my peers in the industry.”
Manal Abdo, Lebanon
“I needed a course of study that allowed me to be with my family, work and utilise the spare free time to research and study. It was this flexible approach to learning along with the online platform which allowed me to interact with my peers and tutors which…
upon reflection, proved invaluable to my successful study journey with UCEM. I needed a course of study that allowed me to be with my family, work and utilise the spare free time to research and study. It was this flexible approach to learning along with the online platform which allowed me to interact with my peers and Tutors which, upon reflection, proved invaluable to my successful study journey with UCEM.”
Rachel Ricketts, UK
“Studying with UCEM gave me the flexibility I needed as I was unable to take time out of work to study full time and so enrolling on a programme that had a strong reputation in my industry and was 100% online was a perfect fit for me…
The programme overall has allowed me to gain a better understanding of the role of a surveyor. I have also learned the principle understanding of topics such as Development Appraisal and contract law, areas I do not deal with in my day to day role but are a lot more common in the other areas of construction, thus giving me knowledge that is also in line with my peers in the industry.”
FAQs
Find out more
Our programmes are delivered 100% online so there is no need to travel to the UK to be able to study with us. You can study from wherever you are in the world. You will be invited to attend your graduation ceremony in Reading, UK upon successful completion of your course.
As all of our programmes are fully online, our programme fees are the same for students whether they are UK based or international. Please refer to relevant programme page to find the correct fee.
We have flexible payment options allowing you to choose whether you want to pay your fees upfront for the semester, the year or in five monthly installments for each semester. The majority of our students, study part time whilst working allowing them to offset the cost of their fees against their salary. We also offer some bursaries and scholarships that support students in studying with us, please visit financial support to find out more.
The entry requirements for each programme are listed on the programme page and under the entry requirements section on this page. Our programmes are taught in English so you will need to meet the English language requirements. Once you have submitted an application we can assess your qualifications, for international applicants we use a service called UK NARIC to determine the equivalency of international qualifications.
Yes, UCEM were awarded Taught Degree Awarding Powers (TDAP) in 2012 which were then renewed in 2018. This allows us to validate and award our own degrees just like any other university. We have the same resources as a traditional university, we just deliver them in a different way to our students. Many employers recognise the dedication and time management that studying online whilst also working requires and will value these attributes.
