By choosing to study and live in the largest city in Western Europe, students can benefit from a number of advantages. Aside from the vast range of social and entertainment facilities on offers, London plays a major part in their academic life as well. The greatest concentration of libraries, museums, archives and professional bodies in Europe, for example, history students may well find themselves looking at primary-source material as part of their studies.

Above all, when it comes to entering the careers market on graduating, London graduates start with a real advantage with so many of the country’s major employers in the world of finance, business, media and communications on their doorstep.

Learning to live in London can be a challenge, but the lessons learned in managing life on a budget should stand you in good stead for future life. With careful planning students can take advantages of the vast range of opportunities on offers in capital and benefit from stimulation of the London experience.

Living in London is undoubtedly an exhilarating experience and, with its wealth of entertainment and activities to suit all tastes, there is never a dull moment.

London’s theatre, museums, cinemas, galleries, gigs, comedy venues, restaurants, bars and shops provide a plethora of amusements and distractions.