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We are the leading online university in the built environment. Visit www.ube.ac.uk

Formerly known as UCEM, we have over 100 years' experience providing accessible education and offer flexible degrees and apprenticeships in the built environment. University of the Built Environment (formerly known as UCEM) enables individuals and the wider industry to unlock their potential in the built environment. With over 90 years' experience in providing the highest quality learning opportun

ities for real estate, construction, planning and architecture – plus accreditation by RICS, CIOB, CABE and a Royal Charter - we are the leading industry provider of supported, accessible, fully flexible and cost-effective online learning. Solely dedicated to producing leading talent for a better, sustainable built environment, University of the Built Environment has around 4,000 students from over 100 countries benefiting from its education programmes – from undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to professional development courses and tailor-made corporate training solutions - all taught by tutors with extensive industry experience.

19/06/2026

With a demanding job and busy home life, Menaka needed an MBA programme that would work for her. Here's how our online model could work for you, too: https://www.ube.ac.uk/online-learning/

18/06/2026

Gaybourhoods: places of refuge, belonging and connection today. For Pride Month, we look at the ongoing necessity of q***r neighbourhoods in the LGBTQ+ community; their origins and how they should be considered in planning: https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/articles/how-britains-gaybourhoods-shaped-the-modern-city

17/06/2026

Do you prefer the face-to-face interaction of in-person study, or the flexibility of online? Find out what works for you: https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/articles/online-vs-in-person-learning/

16/06/2026

Harrison Dockerty, apprentice, recently graduated from MSc Real Estate. He shares how the apprenticeship worked for him and his passion for the subject: https://www.ube.ac.uk/case-studies/harrison-dockerty/

15/06/2026

What makes Gothenburg a great example of a sustainable city? https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/articles/gothenburg/

12/06/2026

This week students joined us in the office for SOS UK's Responsible Futures, to audit how the University collaborates with students to improve sustainability in its education, culture and practices.

10/06/2026

From an economics degree from her native Hungary to BSc (Hons) Building Surveying, Ramona shares her public sector apprenticeship journey working at West Northamptonshire Council: https://www.ube.ac.uk/case-studies/ramona-kiss/

09/06/2026

As of today we have been University of the Built Environment for one year! Here are some of the highlights since changing our name.
Read the story so far here: https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/news/one-year-on-university-of-the-built-environment-celebrates-growth-recognition-and-ambition/

08/06/2026

Students want sustainability embedded across university life, new survey finds: https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/news/students-want-sustainability-embedded-across-university-life-new-survey-finds/

04/06/2026

Interested in studying with us? Come to our open event in London on 1 July to meet our academics and get personalised advice on your learning journey: https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/open-event/

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