City University of London

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Accomodation

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.

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

City University of London is a leading UK university with a global vision and a commitment to transforming lives through education. City's focus on business, practice and the professions ensures students develop fulfilling careers on graduation.

City is a diverse, inclusive community, home to over 20,000 students, 45% of which are studying at postgraduate level and with 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 nearly 130 years old and has been part of the University of London since 2016
• Ranked 40th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022)
• 15th in UK for 'graduate prospects on track (Complete University Guide 2022)
  86% of City's research submissions are rated world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) quality (REF 2021)
• Located in the heart of London, one of Europe's most vibrant cities.

Award-Winning Student Support

It’s not just students’ academic development that’s important to City. City offers a wide range of student support services from day one, to help them settle in and cope with the pressures that come with student life. Students at City are part of a welcoming and diverse community, with student counselling, buddy schemes, active student societies, Students' Union and an award-winning student centre.