Accommodation

We aim to take the stress out of finding somewhere to live, when you become a student at City. Our halls are affordable and conveniently located, with places guaranteed for those meeting the criteria.

As a student at City, you can choose from a wide range of University accommodation, most of it in walking distance of lectures, classes and laboratories. We invest heavily in subsidies on undergraduate rents to keep your costs low and unlike many universities, we don’t make any distinction based on where you’re from.

So, halls are open to all students and you will become part of a diverse community of people from different backgrounds. Our Guarantee Scheme for first year undergraduates means you are assured of a room in halls if you meet the criteria.

Why choose private accommodation

If you prefer the idea of private accommodation, you are in the right place – based in the heart of London, there is a huge choice of rooms, flats and houses.

The private accommodation service is run by the University of London Housing Services, which means you have access to a wide network of accommodation and there is free advice from the University’s housing experts, in case you ever need help resolving an issue with your landlord.

Placement

Completing a placement at City offers an excellent opportunity for students to put into practice the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom, however the benefits don't stop there.

A placement at City will:

• Provide you with the chance to earn whilst you study - Placement students are paid up to £25,000. However some organisations may pay significantly more.
• Help you develop new skills - Placements offer on the job learning and bespoke training that will help enhance your skill-set and add to your CV
• Enhance your employability - Organisations are very keen to employ graduates with existing professional experience. Your placement provider may even offer you a graduate level job if you perform well on placement
• Improve your academic performance - In general, students who complete a placement year demonstrate an improved performance in their final year
• Give you the opportunity to gain an insight into an organisation and industry without any long-term obligations -This will help you with future career planning
• Give you a head start in your chosen field - With the experience you gain, you may be able to enter an organisation at a higher level on completion of your studies.
• Develop your network of professional contacts - This may become useful when you come to applying for graduate jobs or when completing project work in your final year

Notes

Founded over 125 years ago, City is located in the heart of London. It has all the benefits students expect of a London University – strong links with business and industry for career development, an inclusive and diverse community from across the world, and unbeatable opportunities for sport, culture and entertainment.

City, University of London is a leading UK University, with a global vision and a commitment to transforming lives through education. City is the University of business, practice and the profession. It is home to over 20,000 students, 45% of which are studying at postgraduate level and has over 150,000 alumni from over 170 countries.

City is divided into six different academic Schools:

• Bayes Business School (formerly Cass)
• School of Communication & Creativity
• School of Health & Psychological Sciences
• The City Law School
• School of Science and Technology
• School of Policy and Global Affairs

Why choose City, University of London?

• Founded in 1894, City is over 125 years old and has been part of the University of London since 2016
• 86% of City's research submissions are rated of world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) quality (REF 2021)
• The greenest university in London (People and Planet University League 2019)
• Located in the heart of London, one of Europe’s most vibrant cities
• City attracts close to 20,000 students from over 165 countries and academic staff from over 75 countries

City, University of London has one of the highest proportions of postgraduate students of any UK university. Most of the courses at undergraduate level include a work placement, offering a fantastic opportunity for students to gain work experience while they study. Since 1976 City has been home to a centre for the education of journalists, the highly regarded Department of Journalism. It is regarded as one of the best universities in the UK for the study of journalism as well as the nation's largest centre for journalism education.