Founded in the year 1826 as London University, University College London(UCL) was the first institution to be established in London, and the 1st in England to be entirely secular. It is the oldest and largest college of the University of London, and known as ‘London’s Global University’. It has more than 12,000 staff and 39,000 students currently enrolled at the institution, 17,000 of whom are international from 150 different countries. UCL is currently ranked 8th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2020) and is the top-rated university in the UK for research strength (Research Excellence Framework). The university ranks 1st in London as per QS World University Rankings, 2020 and has the largest postgraduate enrolment. The university has given this world some of the well-known personalities such as Alexander Graham Bell, Christopher Nolan, Mahatma Gandhi, Chris Martin, and a total of 29 Nobel prize winners.

Student Accommodations near UCL

All first-year international undergraduate and postgrad students have assured accommodation in the catered student halls of residence, self-catered student residence, privately managed accommodation, catered inter-collegiate halls and more. Since these accommodations are usually guaranteed for first-year international students most students prefer to stay in off-campus student housing which are located close to the campuses. These accommodations are well-furnished and are specifically designed to accommodate university students. They also offer a wide range of onsite amenities such as fully-equipped shared kitchen, coin-operated laundry, free Wi-Fi access, lounge area, games room, outdoor garden/courtyard, and more. iQ Bloomsbury is one such student accommodation which is located quite close to UCL and offers a variety of room types.

Location of Student Accommodations near University College London

The University College London has three main campuses - Bloomsbury, Archway and Hampstead. Students opting to study in any of these three campuses can find student-specific homes available in quiet student-friendly neighbourhoods where students can live peacefully and also remain close to the campus. Students can find accommodations in areas like Euston Rd, Bloomsbury, Marylebone, Kings Cross, and more. The student homes are well-placed with a variety of restaurants, bars, cafes, and shopping centres present nearby.

Types of Student Apartments near University College London

These properties offer a wide range of room types for you to choose from like self-contained studies if you prefer privacy, en-suite rooms if you enjoy the company of others. There are also one to two-bedroom apartments with individual beds available for each student. Other areas like kitchen, living area, and bathrooms are usually shared by the other residents as well. You don’t have to worry about your dirty laundry as there are laundry rooms as well with card-operated washing machines to make your task easy. Most of the properties also have a dishwasher to make washing those utensils after the party an absolute breeze. You can also play various indoor and board games such as ping pong, billiards, and more in the onsite games room.

How well-connected are student accommodations via public transportation?

Most of the student accommodation London are located near the city centre close to University College London. It takes hardly a few minutes walk or bike ride for students to reach the campus. The city is also very well-connected via public transport so you can board a bus to reach the campus in case you are living a bit far away. For instance, there is a bus station just 3-minutes away from iQ Bloomsbury residence. Bus and train routes cover all areas of the city and run at regular intervals making students travel hassle-free.