University of London | British Council

University of London is one of the world’s leading academic institutions, recognised internationally as a centre of excellence. It is a federation of 20 world-class colleges and a number of acclaimed institutes. Among the members of staff and alumni are over 55 Nobel prize winners and over 35 past or present Heads of State.

University of London degrees have been accessible to students worldwide through their International Programmes since 1858. Today, the University of London has over 40,000 students in more than 180 countries studying for 100 different programmes.

Registration for the University of London will close on Monday 26th August 2024.

Please download and review the "How to Register" guide for the University of London exams located at the bottom of this page. Once you have done so, click here (https://my.britishcouncil.org/uol/book-test/) to begin your registration.

Fees and payment

You can make payment via the online payment option at the end of your exam registration booking. This option allows for instant payment confirmation or otherwise if it fails for any reason. You will have a personalised link that will allow you to attempt online payment up to ten (10) times before the link expires. You can also opt for offline payment via bank deposit/transfer using your unique reference number. Alternatively, you can quote your student number (if you are a continuing student) or your National ID / Passport number as the reference number on your deposit slip
For candidates making payments via bank deposit/transfer, planning for an extra day or two to process payments is prudent.

3. Failure to quote a reference number when making offline payments may delay your application process.

Important: You will not be allowed to sit an exam unless you have paid the fees.

What to bring to your exam

Please bring the following with you to your exam session:

identification such as ID book or passport
statement of entry
pens and pencils in a clear plastic bag
basic calculator

No electronic devices, e.g. mobile phones, are allowed to be taken into exams.

Results

University of London results are issued three to four months after the exam is taken and will be sent via registered mail to you by the relevant British Council office.

Refunds

Please refer to our Examinations refund policy.

When to contact at the British Council

You should only contact your local British Council office if:

you are having an issue gaining access to the British Council Registration and Payment system;
you are experiencing difficulties making online or offline payments; or
any information emailed to you by the British Council is unclear.

All other enquiries should be directed to the University of London in the usual way

Further information

For more information about courses and registering for an exam, please go to the University of London International Programmes website.

If you have any questions about taking an exam with the British Council, please contact the Exams team.

Disclaimer

The British Council and the examining boards take all reasonable steps to provide continuity of service. We are sure you will understand, however, that we cannot be held responsible for any interruptions caused by circumstances beyond our control. If examinations or their results are disrupted, cancelled or delayed, every effort will be made to resume normal service as soon as possible. The British Council’s liability will be limited to the refund of the registration fee or retesting at a later date.

Fees: All fees are valid for the current registration period only and are subject to change. Please check the relevant web pages for the latest fees before registering for the next session of exams.