University College London University College London UCL (legally University College London) is a public research university in London, England, and a constituent college of the federal University of London. It is the largest university in the United Kingdom by total enrolment, and the largest by postgraduate enrolment. Established in 1826 as London University by founders inspired by the radical ideas of Jeremy Bentham, UCL was the first university institution to be established in London, and the first in England to be entirely secular and to admit students regardless of their religion. UCL also makes the contested claims of being the third-oldest university in
Filming at University College London Society and the UCLU Drama Society, often film in and around UCL. Filming at University College London Filming at University College London is a frequent occurrence. The university is used as a location for film and television recording because of its position within London and the historical nature of the UCL Main Building and quad. A list of films and TV appearances includes: The Bloomsbury Theatre has been used as the venue for DVD recordings of famous stand-up comedians' tours. Additionally, musicians The Zombies recorded "The Zombies Live At The Bloomsbury Theatre, London" for CD and DVD in the Bloomsbury