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 and alumni 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.

Financial support

Built for affordability

We have a range of bursaries to help you finance your studies with us and we welcome our international students to apply!

Undergraduate programme support:

New Student Bursary Scheme

If you are a new student who can demonstrate financial need and you’re looking to study an undergraduate programme, you can apply for this bursary. This bursary will provide you with a discount on your fees for the duration of your studies.

 

Postgraduate programme support:

Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

For a limited number of students who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability as well as financial need, UCEM will fund up to 50% of your postgraduate programme.

Programme fees

Built for fairness

 

Unlike many UK universities, we don't think it's fair to charge you extra if you're an international student

That's why we're proud to offer all of our programmes at the same price, whether you're studying with us in the UK or anywhere else in the world

Our competitive BSc (Hons) degrees cost a total of £22,440 while our MSc programme fees are a total of cost of £9,800. Our specialist MBA has a total cost of £11,025

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.

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.

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 LevelA cognate sub-degree (Level 5) qualification taught and assessed in English from the University of Hong Kong or City University of Hong Kong
  • 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.

Ecctis

UCEM utilises a service called Ecctis to determine the equivalency of international qualifications. Ecctis 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 Islands

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

Nigeria

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

Ireland

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

Trinidad & Tobago

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

Email: scit.instruction@graduate.org

Manal Abdo, Lebanon

Ajumoke Orike, Nigeria

Rachel Ricketts, UK

FAQs

Find out more

Can I get a VISA?

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.

What are the fees for international students?

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.

How can I fund my programme?

For Spring 2024 semester, you can choose to pay the fees via monthly instalments. However, from Autumn 2024 semester the monthly instalments option will only be available to students living in the UK, Channel Islands and The Isle of Man.

International students who start their programme in Spring 2024 or before, will be eligible to pay by instalments for the duration of the programme.

International students who start their programme from Autumn 2024 will be required to pay their semester fees in full upon registration.

You can make one annual payment for the full academic year fee or pay the full semester fee. 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.

Do I meet your entry requirements?

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 Ecctis to determine the equivalency of international qualifications.

Is an online degree from UCEM the same as a degree from a face to face university?

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.