Where Your College Is Based Must Be Considered

There are over 40 colleges in London covering the expanse of the capital city. Each educational Institute can to a certain extent, be characterized by the area of London in which they are based.

Areas in London

London, similar to other global capitals, consists of an assortment of neighbourhoods differing in scale and atmosphere.

Greater London is separated into 32 Boroughs and the City of London area, which is not a Borough. The City of London, known as the financial district, is built on the original site of the first Roman settlement and is positioned directly in the centre of the capital.

In addition to divisions by Boroughs, London is divided by Underground zones and postcodes corresponding to each area.

When short-listing your chosen colleges in London you will find that their position on the London Underground map will be a highly influential factor to bear in mind.

Zone 1

Zone 1 of the London Tube map is essentially the central region of London and has the greatest number of travel options.

Central London houses the main tourist attractions, shopping areas, entertainment areas and museums of the capital so tends to be the most busy.

Located within Zone 1 of the tube map are some of the most prestigious universities and colleges in London as well as a multitude of renown libraries and museums including Senate House Library, the British Library, the British Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum giving students access to a wealth of key academic resources.

Students studying in Central London can also take advantage of being nearby to Soho, Covent Garden, and the West End which offer a host of venues to go to after class. Away from studying, students have all the latest bars, clubs and shows on the doorstep of their college so it is simple to arrange an unprompted night out on the town.

Central London Parks

Students studying centrally can find places to study or chill-out away from the hustle and bustle of town in the open air when it is sunny. With so many parks, gardens and squares to choose from in the centre of London it is not difficult to spend time outdoors with friends, have study sessions or do some quiet reading in Hyde Park, Green Park or Russell Square.

Colleges based in out of Zone 1

Some students would rather study in colleges in London which are based away from the buzz of the centre in quieter areas outside Zones 2 such as Ealing, Greenwich or Harrow.

These areas are likely to be more residential with a village-like feel, less expensive and shaped by the culture of both the surrounding and student communities.

The location and study resources of colleges in London are best reviewed at college Open Days before making the final selection so you can make a fair comparison and get a sense of the local area.

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