 From its foundation the college was deliberately secular; the initial justification for this was that it would enable students of different Christian traditions (specifically Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Protestants) to study alongside each other without conflict.UCL has retained this strict secular position and, unlike most other UK universities, has no specific religious prayer rooms.There is, however, a Christian chaplain (who also serves as interfaith advisor) and there is no restriction on religious groups among students.