The University of London is the UK’s largest provider of international online and distance education, which it delivers in partnership with 17 federation member universities, to improve access to higher education around the world. The University’s purpose is to increase access to education, champion research excellence and deliver social good. More than 40,000 students in over 190 countries around the world are studying University of London programmes. The federation of the University of London is made up of 17 renowned higher education institutions. Collectively this federation contributes to making London the global capital for Higher Education; London is home to more top-ranking universities than any other city worldwide. The University of London is also a national leader in the humanities, promoting and facilitating research across disciplines and advocating for the humanities and their importance to society. While rooted in London, the University was founded on the ideals of inclusivity, diversity and collaboration and its global community is united by a common belief: that the power of collective expertise can transform people’s lives.