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 |
Regent's University London is a special kind of school called a private university. It's located right in the heart of London, England. This university is part of a big education group called Galileo Global Education, which is the largest of its kind in Europe!
The university started in 1984 as Regent's College. It gained the power to give out degrees in 2012. Then, in 2013, it officially became a university. It is one of only six private universities in the UK. You can find its campus in the beautiful Regent's Park area of Central London.
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How Regent's University London Started
In 1984, a college from Illinois, USA, called Rockford College, bought the old campus of University of London's Bedford College. This campus was in Regent's Park. They named the new school Regent's College.
The original buildings on the site were designed by an architect named Basil Champneys. Queen Mary opened them in 1913. Over the years, the buildings were changed and added to, especially after they were damaged during the Second World War.
Bedford College moved to a different campus in 1985. This left the Regent's Park site open for Regent's College. Regent's College slowly grew bigger. In 1987, the European Business School London also moved to the campus.
Becoming a University
In July 2012, Regent's College was given the power to award its own degrees. This meant it could officially give out qualifications to its students. In the UK, schools with this power are called "recognized bodies."
In February 2013, Regent's College decided to take over another school, American InterContinental University London. Then, in March 2013, the UK government announced that Regent's College had met all the rules to become a university.
The university's power to award degrees was made permanent in 2024. This means they can always give out degrees to their students.
Joining a Global Network
In September 2020, Regent's University London became part of Galileo Global Education. This group has over 80 campuses and 42 schools in 13 countries around the world. Some of the other schools in this network include the Paris School of Business in France and Istituto Marangoni in Italy.
How the University is Run
Regent's University London is set up as a company. A group called the Board of Directors makes sure the university follows its main plans and goals. The head of this board is Nick Whitaker.
The daily running of the university is handled by a team led by the Vice-Chancellor and CEO.
University Finances
In the school year ending June 30, 2023, Regent's University London had a total income of £47.0 million. Most of this money, about £39.2 million, came from student tuition fees. The university spent £42.4 million in total. A large part of this money went to staff salaries and other running costs.
What Students Can Study
Regent's University London offers many different courses. Students can study subjects like business, liberal arts, and fashion design and marketing. As of February 2022, the yearly fees for undergraduate courses were between £18,500 and £21,000.
In 2021, the university had about 339 full-time staff members. Out of these, 150 were teachers and 189 worked in management and administration.
Who Are the Students?
As of 2022[update] Regent's University London had 1,865 students. Many students come from all over the world! About 23% of students were from Britain, 19% were from the European Union, and 59% came from other countries.
The Regent's University Student Union helps organize fun clubs and groups for students. In 2012, some of these included a Polo Club, a Finance and Investment Society, and a Model United Nations group.
Famous People Who Went Here
Many interesting people have studied at Regent's University London. Here are a few:
- Javed Afridi (CEO of Haier Pakistan)
- Kate Alexeeva (Latvian beauty queen)
- Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi (Emirati writer and royal family member)
- Anjum Anand (food writer and TV chef)
- Param Singh (Indian Actor)
- Michael Boulos (business leader)
- Mark Ehrenfried (Pianist and composer)
- Kathrine Fredriksen (Norwegian businesswoman)
- Fabien Fryns (Belgian art dealer)
- Riccardo Giraudi (CEO of Giraudi)
- Eleonore von Habsburg (Austrian fashion model and royal family member)
- Sultan Muhammad V (former head of state of Malaysia)
- Marta Ortega Pérez (Chair of Inditex)
- Philip Ozouf (politician from Jersey)
- Sharan Pasricha (Founder & CEO of Ennismore, owner of Gleneagles Hotel)
- Jetsun Pema Wangchuck (Queen consort of Bhutan)
- Karl-Johan Persson (President & CEO of Hennes & Mauritz)
- Sir Robert Paul Reid (former Chairman of the British Railways Board)
- Lady Kitty Spencer (English fashion model)
- Noelle Reno (fashion entrepreneur and TV presenter)
- Ruby Wax (comedian and TV presenter)
- Elizabeth Yake (film-maker)
- Zeeshan Siddique (Indian politician)
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The campus.
