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Study in London

Study in London

The largest student city in the world by international enrolment, with more than 40 universities from Imperial and UCL to specialist arts and business schools.

Rent: £900 to £1,400 for a room8 universities
Universities

Universities in London

  • University College London
  • King's College London
  • Imperial College London
  • Queen Mary University of London
  • City St George's, University of London
  • University of Westminster
  • London South Bank University
  • Kingston University

Where students live

Stratford, Camden, Southwark and Wembley for value; Bloomsbury and South Kensington for proximity to the central colleges. Rooms cost £900 to £1,400 for a room.

Getting around

Tube, bus and Overground with an 18+ Student Oyster card giving 30 percent off travelcards.

Part-time work

Hospitality, retail, events and tutoring pay London rates; the London Living Wage is £13.85 an hour. 20 hours a week in term time, full time in vacations.

Good to know

London in three facts

Over 180,000 international students.

Free entry to most national museums.

Heathrow connects to every major city in Asia and Africa.

Thinking about London?

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