Institute of Education, University of London

Based in the heart of central London, the Institute of Education (IOE) is the UK's leading centre for studies in education and related disciplines.

Part of the University of London, the IOE was founded in 1902 with a mission to pursue excellence in education and the social sciences. In the century since, it has become a globally-respected hub of ideas and debate, attracting students and scholars from over 100 countries every year.

In 2008, the IOE was officially named the number one university in the UK for education research by the UK government's Research Assessment Exercise, and in 2009 it was ranked fourth nationally for student satisfaction. The IOE offers unrivalled opportunities in education and the social sciences at postgraduate level, including more than 50 masters degrees and the largest doctoral school in its field in the UK. It is also home to Europe's largest education studies library.

The Institute provides an intellectually rich and culturally diverse learning community for students. Many Institute staff members are pre-eminent scholars and students have access to a world class professoriate conducting cutting edge research for governments, NGOs and organizations around the world.

History

The Institute of Education was founded in October 1902 as the London Day Training College (LDTC) under the joint patronage of the University of London and the London County Council. The IOE later joined the University of London as a member college. It was awarded its royal charter in 1987. This gave the Institute the status of a university in its own right, although it remains part of the University of London.

Although training teachers is still an essential part of the IOE's activity, the Institute has developed its role as a leader in national and international education policy and practice and the number one choice for education professionals from around the world to develop themselves and their careers in the UK.

International Students

The Institute of Education has over 5900 students of which 1100 are international students coming from over 100 countries worldwide.

Research

The Institute has been praised by the Higher Education Funding Council for England for the scale of its outstanding contribution to research and vitality of its research culture. The Institute has developed into an unrivalled centre of educational research and is a member of the 1994 Group of leading research intensive UK universities.

International Engagement

The IOE's international reach extends to over 100 countries across the world. The Institute has research, consultancy and collaborative partnerships with governments, international and national agencies, institutions and organisations in every continent.

Facts

There are many reasons for choosing IOE:

Prestigious qualifications: Qualifications from the "Institute of Education, University of London" are respected by employers all over the world.
A specialist provider of education studies: The Institute offers the UK's largest selection of programmes and courses in the field of education.
Tuition and research supervision by experts: The Institute has more world-leading scholars, in the field of education, than any UK university.
A central London location: The IOE campus is in Bloomsbury, near the British Museum.
Student support services: IOE offers excellent student support and alumni services to help students in their professional life.
A diverse academic community: Students from countries all over the world study at IOE.
Europe's finest education library: The Institute has the finest education library in Europe. Students also have access to the University of London library and the British Library.
Campus facilities include a nursery, a bookshop, cafes, computing and study rooms and wireless network access.

Campus Location

The Institute of Education, University of London is located in London's cultural and academic heart - Bloomsbury. The campus is surrounded by garden squares and historic buildings. The renowned British Museum and British Library are both a short walk away, with the excitement of London's West End theatres, restaurants and shops also close by.

The Institute is easily accessible by public transport. The campus is:

within a 5 to 15 minute walk from bus stops located on Euston Road, Gower Street, Tottenham Court Road, Woburn Place and Southampton Row. The closest bus stops are on Woburn Place and Southampton Row.
within a 5 to 15 minute walk from underground Tube stations in Euston, Euston Square, Goodge Street, Russell Square, Tottenham Court Road and Warren Street. The closest tube station is Russell Square.
within a 30-minute journey from London's principal railway stations, the closest being Euston railway station.
within a 1 to 2 hour journey from London's airports, the closest being Heathrow airport.

Departments

The Institute of Education, University of London offers teacher training programmes, masters and research degrees, professional development programmes and a small number of undergraduate courses through its three faculties and its Doctoral School:

The Faculty of Children and Health
The Faculty of Culture and Pedagogy
The Faculty of Policy and Society and
The Doctoral School