Why London

As one of the world’s most famous and influential cities, London is a popular destination for thousands of students every year. Studying in London presents a unique opportunity to experience life in this dynamic, multicultural environment, and foreign students are particularly attracted by the wide variety of historical, cultural, and social activities that are on offer.

Some of the reasons that make London the first choice for students include:

  • London is the premier capital city in Europe and a financial capital of England. Students can gain valuable insight into the workings of one of the most progressive and influential cities in the world.
  • London has a dynamic social scene, and is well known for having many restaurants, pubs, bars, clubs and cinemas throughout the city. Students can take advantage of being in one of the best locations in the world for live music. There are also a number of carnivals and festivals that are celebrated during the year.
  • London has a large, well developed public transport infrastructure, and this allows students to easily travel around the city.
  • London is one of the world’s leading cultural cities, with many renowned museums, art galleries and theatres. Students have an unrivalled opportunity to experience culture, and a few examples of popular attractions include the British Museum, Science Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Tate Gallery, Saatchi Gallery, Royal Albert Concert Hall, Prince Edward Theatre and Palace Theatre.
  • London’s economy creates many opportunities for part-time employment, and students can supplement their living expenses by finding jobs outside of their study hours. The British government allows foreign students to legally work for 10- 20 hours per week depending on the level of their course.
London is a multicultural city, with most nationalities having thriving communities within the capital. This is a great benefit to foreign students, as they are able to interact with people from their own countries, ethnic backgrounds and religions, thereby helping them to create a ‘home away from home’.