The Advantages of Studying in 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 key figure in western democracy. Students can gain valuable insight into the workings of one of the most progressive and influential cities in the world.
• London competes closely with New York to be the world’s leading financial centre. For students who are interested in business, being in such close proximity to the London Stock Exchange, major investment banks, financial institutions and the headquarters of large multinational corporations, can be of great benefit.
• London has played a central role in European and world history, and has a well preserved heritage that is both fun and educational to explore. Students can trace the growth and development of the city from Roman times, through the middle ages to the World Wars of the twentieth century and the modern skyscrapers of today. The city has numerous historical landmarks that are famous throughout the world, including the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and more recently, the London Eye.
• 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, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, National Gallery, Tate Gallery, Saatchi Gallery, Royal Albert Concert Hall, Prince Edward Theatre and Palace Theatre.
• London has a dynamic social scene, and it 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, with places such as Wembley Arena and the Carling Academy regularly hosting top artists and bands. 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’s economy creates many opportunities for part-time employment, and students can easily supplement their living expenses by finding jobs outside of their study hours. The British government allows foreign students to legally work for up to 20 hours per week.
• 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’.

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