University College London (UCL) is another of London’s most prestigious education institutions, and also boasts an impressive number of students at 41,539, making it the second-biggest university in the country despite a relatively low acceptance rate! The university is particularly renowned for its excellence in Education, Architecture and Archaeology studies. Several important discoveries made by UCL academics through recent history include the discovery of hormones, gases and the development of the vacuum tube. Its alumni include historical figures such as Ito Hirobumi, Japan’s first Prime Minister, and celebrities such as famous film director Christopher Nolan.
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