Your student life at City is never boring. Enjoy the vibrant experience of London and our local area, as well as the wellbeing, social, religious and volunteering activities offered on campus.

Opportunities at City

  • Make the most of London life. City is a short journey away from the British Library, free museums and the spectacular West End
  • Meet new people through work opportunities and volunteering within the local community
  • Enjoy our facilities such as CitySport, a modern sports and fitness centre offering classes for individuals and the chance to join sports teams
  • Get to know our north London home of Islington, with its stylish cafés, restaurants, theatres and arts venues.

Your student life in London

Here at City we have countless clubs and societies where you can develop skills and meet people from around the world. You might take a new fitness class or try a new sport at our sports and fitness centre. Or you could sign up for social initiatives such as the City Buddies scheme.

You can also expand your network through your faith. We have active societies for many faiths and our chaplaincy team offers a multi-faith room where you can practise and pray.

Engage with the local community outside City through events like Clerkenwell design week, or by taking opportunities to volunteer in the local area.

From maximising every minute to finding the best way to pay, listen to what our students five top tips are on how to embrace your London uni commute.

Ask a student

You can have a chat with one of our students to find out what it is like to study at City, University of London through our online messaging system.

Support and inclusion

Your wellbeing is supported throughout your student life by expert teams. This includes a health centre, counselling and mental health services and academic skills.

People from LGBTQ+ communities are also strongly supported and included at City. A dedicated society holds regular socials, attends events and undertakes campaigning and our students’ union has an LGBT officer.

You will find a social, safe and progressive place with us here at City for the duration of your student life.