ASU London Opens With 320 Students

ASU London has opened its academic year with 320 students beginning their studies this September. The independent U.K. degree-awarding provider offers three-year bachelor’s degrees and routes to one-year master’s degrees at Arizona State University. Students will study business, computer science, engineering, and design through projects shaped by industry and community needs. The London institution is designed to give students an international experience while preparing them for careers in the U.K. and U.S.

Degrees With Project Work

ASU London’s programs combine project-based learning with practical work on sustainability, artificial intelligence, smart cities, and other challenges. Students from different disciplines can work together while building technical, professional, and collaborative skills.

Michael Crow, President at Arizona State University, said:

“We have designed ASU London to provide students with a compelling new way they can both gain an international experience and prepare for their careers, in the U.K. and the U.S..”

Industry Connections In London

Students are based at the Clerkenwell campus of City St. George’s, University of London, placing them near businesses, creative organizations, technology companies, and cultural institutions. The institution says its project work gives students portfolios that show what they can do as well as what they know.

James Woods, business management student at ASU London, said:

“I feel as I come to London, it’s going to open up more opportunities for me to be a leader. You’re surrounded by leaders. And what I particularly like is that they’re not just handing you a paper to work on. You’re actually working on a project. You’re given a purpose.”

Master’s Pathways In Arizona

Qualified ASU London graduates can apply for one-year Arizona State University master’s degrees, subject to program, immigration, and visa requirements. Available fields include computer science, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, business analytics, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing, economics, information systems management, supply chain management, and user experience.

ASU President Michael Crow and ASU London Managing Director Michael Goodwin pop confetti cannons with other ASU and ASU London leaders at the opening of the ASU London Franklin Building on Sept. 16, 2026.

Michael Goodwin, Managing Director at ASU London, said:

“Effectively, we’re giving them this very small, friendly and supportive community as part of ASU London. But they have access to a much wider, bigger university experience should they choose to take it up.”

Plans For Future Growth

ASU President Michael Crow said the institution could eventually enroll as many as 4,000 students. Crow said ASU is working with Cintana Education to help start and enhance universities around the world.

Michael Crow, President at Arizona State University, said:

“We hope that it’s a pilot for a global model because we’re working with Cintana Education to not only help start universities around the world but to help enhance universities around the world.”