United Colleges Group

United Colleges Group (UCG) is a publicly funded further education college group based in London, operating City of Westminster College (Paddington Green and Maida Vale campuses) and College of North West London (Willesden, Euston and Wembley campuses). UCG offers provision across almost all vocational areas at levels from Entry Level to Level 4 and above, for school leavers, adult learners and apprentices. Sector specialisms include Business and Accountancy, Construction, Engineering, Computing and Robotics, Science, Sport, and Creative and Digital Industries. In 2024/25, 91% of students progressed to positive destinations, including paid employment, apprenticeships or further and higher education. UCG was awarded an overall 'Good' effectiveness rating by Ofsted following its December 2024 inspection and in 2025 was admitted to the Chartered Institution for Further Education. The Group maintains strong employer partnerships with organisations including Crossrail, London Underground, Skanska, Arup and McLaren. UCG is the highest-ranking London college in the National Centre for Diversity's Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers (30th nationally). The student population is 62% from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.