City, University of London Clearing

From the boutiques, bars and restaurants of Islington to the dynamic cultural scene of Shoreditch, City is in an ideal location for students. It is minutes from Tech City, the Square Mile and the UK's major teaching hospitals, law courts and media offices.

• Angel Islington is a lively part of town known for its restaurants, independent boutiques and theatres. There is always fun to be had any time of day or night.
• Trendy Shoreditch is full of creative spaces and vintage shops, not to mention iconic street art and the famous Columbia Road flower market.
• The Museum of London has everything you need to know about London under one roof. It also houses the London 2012 Olympic Cauldron.
• Clerkenwell is home for history museums and a hub for creative start-ups. This trendy area where Charles Dickens once lived also has some of the city’s oldest pubs.
• Football fans will appreciate City's location, a stone's throw from both the Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal stadiums.

• The SU supports social, political and cultural clubs and societies. It also helps students to set up new societies.
• CityBar is a great place to eat, socialise or relax. At night, it holds society events, DJ sets and themed parties.

• City is in the heart of the Borough of Islington in Central London. Most of the main buildings are around Northampton Square.
• Cycling initiatives include free bike maintenance, cycle training, secured bike parking and helmet lockers.
• Extensive bus, railway and underground networks ensure students are never far from anywhere in the city, day or night.
• Full-time students in London are eligible for the 18+ Student Oyster card, with a 30% discount on travel cards and bus tickets.
• The main airports serving London are Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton. This gives students a huge amount of choice.

• Unitemps, as part of the Career Service, is an online recruitment service providing temporary work for students.
• City students also have opportunities for paid work as student ambassadors or widening participation ambassadors.