Tower Hamlets College Competitors

The University of London is the UK’s largest provider of international online and distance education, which it delivers in partnership with 17 federation member universities, to improve access to higher education around the world. The University’s purpose is to increase access to education, champion research excellence and deliver social good. More than 40,000 students in over 190 countries around the world are studying University of London programmes. The federation of the University of London is made up of 17 renowned higher education institutions. Collectively this federation contributes to making London the global capital for Higher Education; London is home to more top-ranking universities than any other city worldwide. The University of London is also a national leader in the humanities, promoting and facilitating research across disciplines and advocating for the humanities and their importance to society. While rooted in London, the University was founded on the ideals of inclusivity, diversity and collaboration and its global community is united by a common belief: that the power of collective expertise can transform people’s lives.

With over 20,000 students, Bradford College is one of the biggest Colleges in England and one of the largest providers of Higher Education (Degree) courses outside of the University sector - with over 200 full and part-time HE courses to choose from. We offer further education courses including GCSEs, A Levels and vocational programmes for school leavers and adults, alongside apprenticeships and professional qualifications/distance learning; in addition to a huge range of adult & community provision to upskill, retrain or develop a hobby. Students are at the heart of the College and our missions to transform lives. The College offers a wide range of full and part-time courses from introductory level through to postgraduate level and caters for a variety of students, including school leavers, adults wanting to return to education, degree-level students and those seeking professional qualifications.

Established as a College on the current site by London Borough of Newham in 1985, the result of a merger between East Ham and West Ham technical colleges with the aim 'to better serve the needs of the people of Newham'. Newham College of FE has a reputation for widening student participation with an enormous range and variety of provision. The College has developed a comprehensive selection of outreach sites and learning partnerships across London, enlarging the college considerably.