Live at home while studying

Enjoy the best of both worlds

Many of our students choose to live at home while studying at Middlesex. Whether you live locally, are supporting family or looking to reduce living costs, commuting can be a practical way to balance university life with other commitments. 

Our north London campus is easy to reach by public transport, meaning you can enjoy university life while continuing to live at home. 

And, living at home doesn’t mean missing out on the full university experience. You’ll have access to the same facilities, support services, opportunities and social events as students living in halls or privately renting.  

Why choose Middlesex if you commute?

Middlesex is a great choice for students who live at home or travel to campus.  

• Easy to reach campus:  Our Hendon campus is well connected by underground, rail and bus routes, making commuting straightforward from across London and surrounding areas. You may be eligible for discounted travel with a Student Oyster photocard
• A single-site campus: Most of our facilities are located on one campus, so it’s easy to get between lectures, social spaces and study areas
• Flexible ways to study:  You can study on campus between classes or continue working from home using our online learning resources
• Full access to student life: Join clubs, societies, sports teams and events and meet students who commute as well as those living nearby.  

Benefits of living at home 

• Saving money: Living at home can help reduce living costs, meaning you’ll spend less on rent and bills and can manage your budget more easily
• Staying close to your support network: Studying from a familiar setting with a support system can help you feel more settled and confident
• Flexibility: Commuting can make it is easier to balance study with part-time work, family responsibilities or other commitments
• Get the full university experience: By spending time in our social spaces, you'll meet new people who commute like you as well as students who live close to the university. 

Get involved in our student community

There's a welcoming student community on our north London campus. Our campus is a great place to study, meet new people, hang out, eat, play sports and join in all the social stuff - clubs, societies, gigs, balls and more. By spending time in our social spaces, you'll meet new people who commute like you as well as students who live close to uni. 

Flexible ways to study

When you're not in lectures you can choose where and how you study. Our facilities make it easy to work on campus between classes or continue studying at home.  

You’ll have access to:   

• Spaces for group work and private study 
• 24/7 library opening and 24-hour laptop loan - including on weekends 
• Free printing and photocopying 
• Specialist software to use at home, including Adobe Creative Cloud for creative students and Connect Virtual Labs for medical science subjects. 
• Free e-textbooks and digital resources including e-journals. 

Find out more about our  libraries, IT and study spaces.

How much time will I spend on campus? 

This totally depends on which course you choose, as contact hours (the hours you actually spend in lectures, seminars, labs etc), vary greatly between courses. When you’re not in classes, you’ll spend the rest of the time doing independent study, either using our library, online resources or at home. Depending on your course, you will have some flexibility as to when you have to be on campus and when you can stay at home to study. 

Easy travel to Middlesex

Our  Hendon campus in north London  is well connected to the rest of London and surrounding areas. We are: 

• A short walk from Hendon Central Underground Station in Zone 3 on the Northern Line 
• Close to Hendon railway station 
• Served by 24-hour buses 

This makes it easy to commute from nearby areas such as Colindale, Cricklewood, Willesden, Harrow and Finchley and our campus is easily reachable from other parts of London. There are also direct links to Luton, St Albans, southwest and northwest London. 

You can find the directions to Middlesex campus here. 

"I live at home. You save a lot of money and the location is so perfect, it’s never been an issue for me. Everything has been a plus, plus, plus for me." Ireena, LLB Law

"Home study is easy for me as the library is largely accessible digitally. Middlesex also offer support via Skype and email that has been invaluable to me during my placements." Bronwyn, BSc Nursing (Mental Health)

"My university’s location is just near from my home which is wonderful. I can ride bus for 20 minutes and be there on time. Students can also access trains and buses and there are parking areas inside the uni also." Reycelie Angel, BSc Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)