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London campus life

On our campus, you’ll find everything in one place: state-of-the-art facilities, welcoming green spaces, and a vibrant student community in the heart of north London.

From the buzz of London to the warmth of our north London campus, you’ll find everything here to help you grow academically, personally, and professionally.

Our campus is a place where over 140 nationalities come together with mutual respect and celebration. It combines the close-knit feel of a neighbourhood with the big-city energy of London, all without the Zone 1 price tag. You’ll find great study, sport and leisure facilities along with an active and inclusive students’ union with plenty of events, clubs and societies to be part of. If you are passionate about the environment, join one of our many eco initiatives, from free bike hire to tending the bee hives on campus.

Explore north London with nearby Hendon handy for shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Plus, the mighty metropolis of London is just 20 minutes away by Tube.

Life on Campus
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On our campus it's really easy to make new friends, do new things such as playing sports or learn skills that can help you with your course or future career. There's events going on during the day and the night so you do what you like.  

 

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Life on Campus

Campus life

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Social spaces

Meet friends in the Quad, relax in our green spaces, enjoy a game of snooker, or grab a bite and coffee in MDXHouse at Greggs, Tortilla or Subway.

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Clubs and societies

Pick from over 85 clubs and societies, from sport and music to debate and campaigning.

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Sports and fitness facilities

You can push your limits in our gym, on our courts, or at one of our 40+ sports clubs.

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Your Students’ Union

Want to make a difference? Join MDXSU, your Students’ Union, and have your voice heard.

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Events on campus

There's something going on throughout the year, from Freshers' Week to the end of term - including live music, comedy, film screenings and quiz nights.

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Other opportunities and support

Life at Middlesex is about much more than lectures. It’s about belonging, growth, and opportunities that shape your future.

Part-time jobs on campus

Our Middlesex Unitemps branch will help you find work on and around campus that pays the London Living Wage and above. Last year we employed 747 students on campus.

Student support

Our specialist student support services will help with everything from financial advice to wellbeing and mental health support.

Libraries, IT and study spaces

Our Sheppard Library offers plenty of spaces for silent study and group work, and our friendly staff are on-hand to help you find the resources you need. You’ll also have access to free laptop loans, free printing and photocopying.

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Central London is on your doorstep

Hendon offers a friendly north London neighbourhood with shops, cafés, and green parks - and a quick journey to central London. We’re a short walk from Hendon Central Tube station, 20 minutes into the city on the Northern line, so it's easy to explore London. Whatever you want to do, you’ll find it here.

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What our students say

International recognition

"I felt, as one of the biggest cities in the world, my degree would be useful all over the world and my qualifications would be recognised in a lot of countries" Dariusz, Accounting and Finance student

Anything is possible

"It is such as big open city so it genuinely feels like anything you might want to do, you could do." Carla, Film student

Cultural diversity

"It is a fantastic city to be a student. It has something for every budget and you can be anything you want and no one will bat an eyelid. And I've found London's cultural diversity very beneficial for my training." Keri Page, BSc Nursing (Child)

International student community

"One of my highlights was meeting people from different countries, different cultural or professional backgrounds…getting in touch and making friends with people from all around the world was just amazing.” Adela, Advertising, Public Relations and Branding

Campus life

"I love that everything on campus is in one place, it makes it feel like a little community. I feel at home here." Faiza Yasmin Ahad, Psychology with Neuroscience

Our green and sustainable campus

Our green and sustainable campus

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At Middlesex, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s part of everyday campus life. From bee hives and green walls to bike hire and free water refill stations, we’re building a greener future together. We’ve signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Accord and continue to work hard to reduce our impact. These are just some of our current initiatives:

  • Plastic bottles: Our free water refill machines have saved more than 29,000 plastic bottles.
  • Waste management: We maximise recycling across the campus including hazardous waste.
  • Energy management: We use low carbon electricity, solar panels, rainwater harvesting and more.
  • Bike Hire: Our MDXFreeWheelers, free parking, free showering and changing facilities support sustainable travel.
  • Biodiversity: Green walls, green roofs, bee hives, minimal grass cutting, pond refurbishment and hedgehog boxes are just some of our biodiversity initiatives.
  • Food: We use ethical and sustainable products wherever we can and source local, fresh and seasonal food as often as possible.

Travel to campus

We're a ten minute walk to Hendon Central underground station and Hendon railway station. There are direct links to Luton, St Albans, south west and north west London. You can get a 16-25 railcard for national trains.

You can use the 125, 143, 183 and 326 serve the local area and some run 24 hours. And there's a free shuttle bus to and from campus to our facilities at the StoneX stadium.

You can get travel discounts with the Student Oyster Card for London travel and use Transport For London (TFL) Journey Planner to plan your travel.

Our MDXFreewheelers is a cycle loan scheme to help you get around campus and the local area.

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