A student city
Why being a student in London is an extraordinary experience
London is one of the world’s most diverse and welcoming cities. It’s made up of over 300 different spoken languages and around half a million university students from more than 200 nations.
Living in London – the best student city in Europe
A welcoming, global city
More than 300 languages are spoken in London, making it one of the most diverse cities in the world. For centuries, London has welcomed people from across the globe, and these people have helped create a vibrant, multicultural city.
When it comes to studying, this is a great advantage because you'll encounter ideas from all over the world as part of your daily life.
LSE students often have classes where every other participant is from a different country. You'll challenge your preconceptions and gain new perspectives – which is invaluable in our globalised world. What's more, you'll also establish a global network of friends across the world.
An academic city
You'll also find a huge number of academic resources and research institutes here and London universities can arrange access to rare and special collections. Being able to access these facilities can be invaluable for your research, studies and future career.
There are over 1000 museums and galleries, and 325 different libraries in London. The British Library, a 30-minute walk from LSE, houses over 170 million books, magazines, manuscripts and more, with three million new items added to its collection every year.
My perfect weekend in London – bakeries, the British Library and more!
Career opportunities
The headquarters of many major UK and international businesses, organisations and institutes are based in London and around LSE.
Many students make the most of LSE’s location by working part-time, organising internships or work experience, and volunteering. LSE Careers can help with this, as well as finding career opportunities in London, the UK, and worldwide after graduation.
How LSE Careers can accelerate your professional journey | student blog
Career Development Resources | student vlog
How to land a summer internship through LSE Careers | student blog
Never a dull moment
London offers more than nearly every other city when it comes to entertainment, culture and experiences. Read our Essential London Guide to find out more.
Essential London
