Study in London:
The World’s Knowledge Capital

A world class education in a world class city
London is the best place in the world to be a student. It offers a wide range of courses to suit your needs, in a city of unlimited opportunities. As a student in London you will have access to unrivalled resources to support your study and your experience in this city will be unequalled in opportunity, study and life.

London's universities and higher education colleges offer high quality internationally recognised qualifications. With 42 institutions to choose from, you have an unrivalled choice of where, what and how to study. Whether it's a professional or specialist qualification, London's choice of undergraduate and postgraduate courses is huge and unrivalled.

Whatever course you choose to study in London, you can be guaranteed that your qualification will be a solid foundation for building your future and boosting your career prospects, while establishing a global network of friends and contacts. London's universities and higher education colleges provide a vibrant, creative and stimulating environment in which to develop your potential

Students play an integral part in making London so dynamic, lively and challenging. You’ll meet so many different people, in so many situations, and gain an education in life, not just study. No matter what subject you’re studying, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level, as a student it’s all here for you. With professional body, learned societies, royal institutes, the British Library and the British Museum – there’s no doubting that London is truly a centre for learning. Check out what is on offer and search for a course at www.studylondon.ac.uk

Creative and cultural capital

London has over 200 museums, twice as many as Paris or New York, and most of them are free to visit. The city has 120 historic buildings, 150 theatres, 8,000 acres of park land, 33 sites of scientific interest, 37,000 listed buildings and four world heritage sites.

London is home to some of the world’s greatest cultural institutions. The British Library is one of the world's largest and greatest libraries with 150 million items - growing by 3 million new items each year. With over 2.5 miles of galleries the British Museum contains one of the most comprehensive collections of antiquities and books anywhere in the world. The city also has a treasure trove of hidden treasures and specialist libraries such as the London Library and Kings Fund Library.

World in one city

London is the world's most diverse and multi-cultural city with 300 languages spoken among its 7.3 million residents. Its education sector is equally diverse with 200 countries represented among its 370,000 students. London is the most popular city in the world for international students choosing to study outside their home country – with 73,000 currently studying in the city which is more than New York and Sydney. Students play a crucial role in making London so dynamic and your experience in this city will provide you with a network of friends from all over the world.

London is one of the most cosmopolitan places in the world. Where else can you order breakfast in Farsi, book a taxi in Urdu, ask for afternoon coffee in Arabic and spend the evening chatting with your friends in Cantonese?

London is certainly the capital for multicultural events and festivals, and hosts the big annual celebrations for the Chinese, Sikh, Bengali and Hindu New Years. London also boasts some of the greatest festivals in the world – you can witness anything from Turkish belly dancers to 4 x 4 Bhangra dancers, Bharatanatyam dancers to flamenco dancers and Russian classical ballet to Mexican Folklorico. Some of the highlights from the London calendar include:

The London Mela is one of the largest Indian festivals in the world with 80,000 people enjoying the event each year. This free Asian outdoor festival has something for everyone, from pop stars Raghav and Stereo Nation, classical musical sets, cabaret acts, food and cultural stalls, martial arts and street theatre. The Notting Hill Carnival has worldwide recognition and has marked its 40th anniversary. It’s Europe’s largest street festival, attracting over a million people each year. This multicultural and multiracial audience truly reflects the full diversity of the UK’s capital city. Every year London celebrates St Patrick's Day with a huge parade and free festival on the banks of the River Thames. Tens of thousands of people celebrate the St Patrick's Day on 17 March each year. The Parade contains a stream of floats, marching bands, dance schools and troupes representing Irish county associations making the annual St Patrick's Day celebrations a day to remember. During the Chinese New Year celebrations, thousands of Londoners descend on Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Chinatown to enjoy the colourful spectacular of the annual Chinese New Year celebrations. In the past the public have been treated to a wonderful parade through the streets of central London plus martial arts’ displays, lion and dragon dancing, fireworks and much, much more at a special stage installed at the heart of Trafalgar Square.

Studying in London will give you a unique once in a lifetime experience – and its not as expensive as you think. With a student card you can get thousands of discounts all over London – in cinemas, theatres and restaurants. You can save 30% off the price of travel on the Underground and buses when you buy a student photocard. London is also the hub for international travel with daily direct flights around the world from its five airports and direct train links to mainland Europe via Eurostar allowing you to access the 33,000 discounts in 106 countries that the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) offers.