City University London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. The university has a research experience of over 100 years and has often been highly ranked for its graduate employability and graduate salaries. City University's mission, as outlined in its Strategy, is to lead London in education, research and knowledge transfer for businesses and the professions.
City University traces its origin to the Northampton Institute, established in 1894, and named after the Marquess of Northampton, who donated the land on which the Institute was built, between Northampton Square and St John Street in Islington. The Institute was established to provide for the education and welfare of the local population. It was constituted under the City of London Parochial Charities Act (1883), with the objective of the promotion of the industrial skill, general knowledge, health and well-being of young men and women belonging to the poorer classes.
City University traces its origin to the Northampton Institute, established in 1894, and named after the Marquess of Northampton, who donated the land on which the Institute was built, between Northampton Square and St John Street in Islington. The Institute was established to provide for the education and welfare of the local population. It was constituted under the City of London Parochial Charities Act (1883), with the objective of the promotion of the industrial skill, general knowledge, health and well-being of young men and women belonging to the poorer classes.