Arizona State University launches ASU London – bringing global reputation for innovation to the UK
ASU London, a UK-accredited higher education institution created by Arizona State University, will open its doors to students in September 2026 – bringing ASU’s advanced models of teaching and learning to the UK.
Building on the success of The Engineering & Design Institute London (TEDI-London), which was co-created by ASU in 2020, ASU London will incorporate TEDI-London’s innovative, project-based programmes in engineering, alongside new degree offerings in business management, computer science and electrical and electronic engineering.
ASU London offers students the opportunity to gain two international degrees and to graduate and work in the US. And for US students, ASU London offers the opportunity to travel and learn abroad in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.
With pathways built in to all the UK programmes, students will have the ability to progress and study at Arizona State University – the #1 ranked university in the US for innovation for the past 11 years (source: US News & World Report).
The degree programmes launching in the first year combine a three-year UK bachelor’s degree from ASU London with a choice of one-year accelerated master’s degrees at Arizona State University in the US. This enables students to earn two international degrees in as little as four years – saving students time, reducing their tuition costs and providing them an international education experience across the world’s two leading higher education systems.
“ASU London will help students to become master problem solvers who can succeed in the evolving global economy,” said ASU President Michael M. Crow. “ASU London will combine the appeal of British higher education with American innovation in applied learning, all from one of the world’s great cities. These are complex, demanding times for students and we have designed ASU London to provide them with a compelling new way they can gain both an international experience and prepare for their careers, in the UK and the US.”
ASU London’s programmes will be shaped in collaboration with leading academics from the US and the UK and with industry experts to provide practical, real-world learning.
“Arizona State University is amongst the top US universities for graduate employment and is a member of America’s equivalent to the Russell Group,” said Professor Sir Malcolm Grant, Chair of the Board of Trustee Directors of ASU London. “But this is not a traditional university education. ASU London will allow students to learn as professionals in training — working on real projects, developing technical, professional and leadership skills sought by employers worldwide.”
Arizona State University is a leader in bringing innovations to market and all ASU London students will have access to technology and AI resources to enhance their learning experience. With a focus on employability, students will also be able to tap into the Arizona State University global network, which includes over one million alumni and vast employer connections across the world. Arizona State University faculty will participate in the teaching of specific ASU London courses, in person and online.
ASU London will be based in its own dedicated space on the Clerkenwell campus of City St. George’s, University of London, allowing its students to be part of an existing vibrant student community from day one.
About ASU London
The ASU London Centre for Advanced Learning (ASU London) is an independent, UK-accredited higher education institution with charitable status. It is supported by Arizona State University and its partner, Cintana Education, which brings new models for education management and internationalisation to universities around the world.
TEDI-London students will become part of ASU London in 2026. TEDI-London will continue to offer its three degrees: Engineering with AI, Engineering with Mechatronics Systems and Global Design Engineering.
ASU London provides UK students and international learners with the opportunity to study in one of the world’s three best student cities (QS Best Student Cities 2026), while gaining access to internationally recognised postgraduate degrees from Arizona State University, ranked in the top 1% of all universities globally (CWUR 2024).
About Arizona State University
Arizona State University has been ranked the No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 11 years in succession and its research expenditures top $1 billion annually. Arizona State University has forged the model for a New American University by operating on the principles that learning is a personal and original journey for each student; that they thrive on experience and that the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through innovation and a commitment to accessibility, Arizona State University has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for qualified students. It is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) – a prestigious group of leading research universities in North America; membership is by invitation only and is based on a university’s research and academic strength.