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.
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.
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
