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University of the Built Environment (formerly University College of Estate Management, UCEM)
A specialist online university for real estate, property and construction, founded in London in 1919 and formerly known as UCEM, with its base in Reading. All programmes are delivered 100% online and mostly part-time, so it does not offer a UK Student visa route; students study from their home country and fees are the same for UK and international students. Its programmes are accredited by bodies such as RICS and CIOB.
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- Location
- Reading (online), England
- Intakes
- March, September
- IELTS (undergraduate)
- 5.5 overall, at least 5.5 in reading and writing (as stated on the BSc Quantity Surveying page)
- IELTS (postgraduate)
- 6.0 overall, at least 6.0 in reading and writing (or GCSE English grade 4/C)
- Note
- Online part-time programmes priced as a total fee, same for all students: BSc (Hons) £28,566 total (4.5 years); MSc £11,400–£12,000 total (2 years); MBA £13,500 total. Fees charged per semester.
International fees per year, 2026/27 entry.
Funding
Scholarships
Offers a New Student Bursary Scheme for undergraduate programmes and a Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme, both open to international students; amounts not stated on the international page.
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Full course list on ube.ac.uk ↗Undergraduate (Bachelor's)
- BSc (Hons) Quantity SurveyingArchitecture & Construction · 4 years 6 months · Mar, SepApply
- BSc (Hons) Construction ManagementArchitecture & Construction · 4 years 6 months · Mar, SepApply
- BSc (Hons) Real Estate ManagementArchitecture & Construction · 4 years 6 months · Mar, SepApply
- BSc (Hons) Building SurveyingArchitecture & Construction · 4 years 6 months · Mar, SepApply
Postgraduate (Master's)
- MSc Quantity SurveyingArchitecture & Construction · 2 years · Mar, SepApply
- MSc Construction ManagementArchitecture & Construction · 2 years · Mar, SepApply
- MSc Real EstateArchitecture & Construction · 2 years · Mar, SepApply
- MSc Building SurveyingArchitecture & Construction · 2 years · Mar, SepApply
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)Business & Management · 2 years · Mar, SepApply
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Information checked October 2026 from University of the Built Environment (formerly University College of Estate Management, UCEM)’s official website: ube.ac.uk/international-students/, ube.ac.uk/courses/, ube.ac.uk/msc-quantity-surveying/, ube.ac.uk/postgraduate/mba/. Fees and requirements can change; we confirm the latest details before you apply.
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