University Of Westminster:
Life in London
Studying in London is a truly unforgettable experience for any international student. More than 7 million people live in this world-famous city; and over 350,000 of them are students, many of whom are from outside the UK. Westminster's students reflect the vibrant and cosmopolitan environment of the city. This year, students from an amazing 155 different countries are represented within the student body!
Culture
London is home to some of the world's best-known monuments, buildings, museums, galleries, sports clubs, restaurants, clubs, shopping and theatres, and Westminster's students are ideally placed to explore the city's many dimensions. The three central London campuses of Marylebone, Regent and Cavendish are located in the heart in London's famous 'West End', whilst the Harrow campus offers a more peaceful environment that is still only a short tube journey away from the centre.
It's quite possible to develop a varied and interesting lifestyle in London on a budget. With substantial student discounts and so many of the city's most appealing attractions being free, you'll always find ways to make your money go further.
Studying
Your studies will be enhanced by the large number of important collections within easy reach: the University of London Library, the British Library, as well as the archives of many institutions and professional bodies are all nearby.
Work
Situated at the centre of a global economic hub, the University of Westminster is also ideally located to network with leading businesses and employers based here. This means that not only are our courses up-to-date with the latest industry developments, we are also in a good position to assist students with work placements and careers advice. There are also many part-time work opportunities in London for those students wishing to supplement their income whilst studying (international students are usually permitted to work up to 20 hours a week during term-time).
Travelling to central London from Heathrow Airport
If you are coming in to central London from Heathrow you have the option of travelling by tube train, bus or rail links. By tub, take the Piccadilly line (blue) into central London. By bus take an Air-bus to either Victoria train station, Russell Square or Kings Cross. By rail link, you can catch the Heathrow express into Paddington train Station. The cost and ease of travel is variable but the rail link takes 15 minutes and costs about £10. The bus and tube take longer but cost less. To get a black cab (taxi) from Heathrow to central London, takes 45 minutes-60mintes and cost around £35.
Travelling to central London from Gatwick Airport
If you are coming to central London via Gatwick airport, you can take the Gatwick Express train or the coach/bus. By train a single costs around £10 and takes 30 minutes to reach Victoria Coach Station. To get a black cab (taxi) from Gatwick to central London, takes 60-75minutes and costs around £65.
Travelling to the Harrow campus from Heathrow
The quickest and easiest way to get to the Harrow campus is by black cab. You can pick up a cab from the airport. To go by tube, go to the underground station catch a train on the Piccadilly line (blue) to Acton Town. At Acton Town you will need to change to another branch of the Piccadilly line to Rayners Lane. At Rayners Lane you change trains for a second time and take the Metropolitan line (maroon) to Northwick Park.
The local bus 140 runs from the cenral bus station at Heathrow to Harrow on the Hill and costs £1. The journey normaly takes around one hour. From Harrow-on-the-Hill you will need to take a black cab or a tube train to Northwick Park.
Travelling to the Harrow campus from Gatwick
Despite some trains going from Gatwick to Harrow Weald it is easier for you to come into London on the Gatwick express - travel across London on the underground to either Baker Street or Kings Cross tube station, and catch a Metropolitan line tube to Northwick Park tube station. Alternatively, you could take a Thames link train ( they leave approximately every half an hour) to Kings Cross and then catch the Metropolitan line to Northwick Park. The campus is very close to the tube station.