Life in London

From building strong career networks, to planning unforgettable nights out, there’s nowhere better than London to make the most of university

We love London

London is voted the best student city in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2019) and we have to agree.

Studying in London opens doors. It's a dynamic and international place where 2000 years of history meets innovation and new ideas. When you study here, you'll see old meet new in our historic museums, modern art galleries, world-class theatres, exciting night life and green open spaces. You'll network with future employers based in the city and get valuable work experience for your career.

You're going to love studying at Middlesex in London - whether you're new to the city or you've lived here forever - here's why.

Our London location

Our single-site campus is in Hendon, north London. It's a green and peaceful part of the city that's well connected to the rest of London, the UK and beyond. We're a short walk from Hendon Central Underground station in Zone 3, the overground rail station and 24-hour buses so you can always get where you need to be.

Travel times from Hendon to central London

24 minutes on public transport
33 minutes in a car
46 minutes on a bike.

There are direct links to Luton, St Albans, South West London and beyond and bus routes to North West London.

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Middlesex's Hendon location means it's close to central London, while still being affordable. It's a good place to study away from the city stress.

Ditte Ylva Lisedatter, BSc Psychology

Things to do in London

Ten places that are half an hour or less away from our Hendon campus by tube.

Our guide to London

Life in Hendon

Our home in Hendon is a laid back place that's more affordable than other parts of London.

We've got restaurants and takeaways with fish and chips, pizza, curry and halal and kosher options. There are supermarkets and traditional English pubs nearby too.
Take the bus or travel one stop on the tube to Brent Cross shopping centre with over 120 shops, plus restaurants, cafes and bars.
Get outside at nearby Sunny Hill Park, with free tennis courts and a football pitch, or Hendon Park, the perfect picnic spot.

If you want to find accommodation near campus, choose from our local halls of residence as well as plenty of good houses, flats and studios for students to rent in Hendon.

Get to know the city

London for your future career

London is the best place to build connections and gain experience for your future career.

It's the financial and creative capital of the world with 75% of Fortune 500 companies based here and 796,000 people employed within the capital's creative industries.

At Middlesex we make sure you benefit from our links with employers in London. MDX Works, our employability service, will support you to network with future employers in the city and find work placements.

Business and industry in London

The city is home to national and multinational companies including:

Unilever
BP
British Airways
HSBC
ITV
GlaxoSmithKline
Rolls Royce

London for culture

Not many places match London for culture and learning. Our world-famous galleries and museums are often free. Find cheap tickets for theatre or dance, music and arts festivals. Explore our outdoors markets and parks - nearly half of the city is green space.

London in numbers

1,000 museums and galleries
350 live music venues
5,000 restaurants
7,000 bars and pubs
100 cinemas
100 parks

London for shopping

We are less than half an hour by tube from the capital's biggest shopping streets at Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street.

Brent Cross, north west London's biggest shopping centre, is ten minutes away by bus. Or if you're after a different vibe, head to Shoreditch in east London in half an hour for hip, independent shops.

London for nights out

When you're ready to relax and socialise there is always somewhere new to eat and hang out in the city.

London's restaurants offer every cuisine - at every price. Choose from old fashioned pubs or shiny new bars. Listen to live music or dance in a basement club.

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