 In 1836, London University was incorporated by royal charter under the name "University College, London".On the same day, the University of London was created by royal charter as a degree-awarding examining board for students from affiliated schools and colleges, with University College and King's College, London being named in the charter as the first two affiliates.The Slade School of Fine Art was founded as part of University College in 1871, following a bequest from Felix Slade.