The University of East London has been shaping the future since its establishment in 1898. UEL is ranked number one in the UK for the highest number of care-experienced undergraduate students. In the 2023 Times Social Inclusion ranking, UEL was ranked 1st in London for social inclusion and 12th across the UK. UEL is named University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. UEL is ranked joint 21st in the UK and 3rd in London for teaching satisfaction in the Guardian University Guide 2025.