Regent's University London facts for kids
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Former name
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Regent's College |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1984 |
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Parent institution
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Galileo Global Education |
| Budget | £42.4 million (2022/23) |
| Chancellor | Pending appointment |
| Vice-Chancellor | Geoff Smith |
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Academic staff
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150 |
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Administrative staff
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189 |
| Students | 1,865 (2021/22) |
| Undergraduates | 1,185 (2021/22) |
| Postgraduates | 675 (2021/22) |
| Location |
Regent's Park, London
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NW1 4NS
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England
51°31′34″N 0°09′18″W / 51.526°N 0.155°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | Universities UK |
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Regent's University London is a special kind of university in London, England. It's a "private university," which means it's not run by the government. It's also part of a big group called Galileo Global Education, which helps many schools around the world.
The university started in 1984 as Regent's College. It became a full university in 2013. You can find its beautiful campus in Regent's Park, right in the middle of Central London.
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How Regent's University London Started
Regent's University London has an interesting past. It began in 1984. An American college, Rockford College, bought the old campus of University of London's Bedford College. This campus is in Regent's Park.
The buildings on campus are quite old. They were first opened in 1913 by Queen Mary. Over the years, they were changed and added to. Some parts even needed fixing after bomb damage during the Second World War.
In 2012, Regent's College got the power to give out its own degrees. This was a big step! Then, in 2013, it officially became a university. This made it one of only a few private universities in the UK.
Later, in 2020, Regent's University London joined Galileo Global Education. This group has many schools and campuses all over the world.
How the University is Run
Regent's University London is managed like a company. It has a Board of Directors. This board helps decide the university's main plans and goals.
The daily work is handled by a team led by the Vice-Chancellor. This team makes sure everything runs smoothly.
Money Matters at Regent's
In the year ending June 2023, the university earned about £47 million. Most of this money, about £39.2 million, came from student fees. The university spent about £42.4 million. A lot of this money went to staff salaries and other running costs.
What Students Learn
Regent's University London offers many different courses. You can study subjects like business, liberal arts, and fashion design. These courses help students get ready for many different jobs.
As of 2022, the yearly fees for undergraduate courses were between £18,500 and £21,000. The university has about 339 full-time staff members. About 150 of these are teachers, and the rest help with management and other tasks.
Who Studies Here
In 2022, Regent's University London had 1,865 students. It's a very international place! About 23% of the students are from Britain. Another 19% come from countries in the European Union. The largest group, about 59%, comes from all over the rest of the world.
The students have their own union. This union helps organize fun clubs and groups. For example, there's a Polo Club and a Finance and Investment Society. They also have a Model United Nations group, where students pretend to be diplomats from different countries.
Famous People Who Went Here
Many interesting people have studied at Regent's University London. Here are a few:
- Javed Afridi (a CEO of a big company in Pakistan)
- Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi (a writer and expert on Arab affairs)
- Anjum Anand (a food writer and TV chef)
- Param Singh (an Indian actor)
- Eleonore von Habsburg (a fashion model from a royal family)
- Sultan Muhammad V (a former head of state of Malaysia)
- Marta Ortega Pérez (the Chair of a huge fashion company, Inditex)
- Jetsun Pema Wangchuck (the Queen of Bhutan)
- Karl-Johan Persson (the President and CEO of Hennes & Mauritz, a big clothing company)
- Lady Kitty Spencer (an English fashion model)
- Ruby Wax (a comedian and TV presenter)
