City, University of London is a public university. It was founded in 1894 as the Northampton Institute and became a university in 1966. As part of the University of London federation, it receives public funding and operates under UK higher education regulations. While it has degree-awarding powers, its degrees are also awarded by the University of London. The institution is known for its strong focus on professional education and research, particularly in business, law, health, and engineering. Public universities in the UK are government-funded and subject to oversight by the Office for Students.
