Why the IOE

Ten reasons for choosing us:

  1. Prestigious qualifications from the "Institute of Education, University of London" are respected by employers all over the world. Read more about our awards

  2. A specialist provider of education studies, we offer the UK's largest selection of programmes and courses in the field of education. Browse our programmes

  3. Tuition and research supervision by experts, because we have more world-leading scholars, in the field of education, than any UK university. Browse our staff profiles

  4. A central London location that's easy to get to. Our campus is in Bloomsbury, near the British Museum. Look at a map to see where we are

  5. Student support services to help you succeed. And alumni services to support you in your professional life. Find them described here

  6. A diverse academic community, with students from many countries and many professional backgrounds, that makes for an inspirational learning experience. Read student profiles

  7. Europe's finest education library, plus free access to two neighbouring libraries: the University of London library and the British Library. Read more about our library

  8. Campus facilities that include: a nursery; bookshop; cafes; computing and study rooms, and wireless network access. Find them described here

  9. Our lively events diary, with more than 300 entries a year, offers you the chance to hear high-profile speakers from round the world. See what's on this week

  10. Our distinguished tradition of teaching and research, combined with a commitment to social justice. Read our history