University of the Built Environment is a leading provider of built environment education, offering a flexible and fully online learning model, designed to fit around your life and career goals.
Formerly known as UCEM, we have over 100 years' experience providing accessible education and offer professionally accredited degrees and apprenticeships, including Renewable Energy and AI, Innovation in Sustainable Built Environments, Urban Planning and Architectural Design Technology.
All programmes are delivered online, apart from the master’s in architecture, which is taught through studio-based learning at the institution’s London School of Architecture. We also offer CPD and professional training courses.
Our aspiration is to become the world’s most sustainable university. Our courses put sustainability, economic development, and the wellbeing of communities at the heart, equipping you to build better and build with people in mind.
Partnering with over 500 industry organisations, we ensure strong graduate employability and deliver education aligned with sector needs. This collaboration and integrated academic portfolio prepare skilled professionals with the knowledge and leadership required to shape a sustainable and inclusive built world.
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