Royal Veterinary College, University of London

The RVC has two campuses, one located in London and the other in Hertfordshire. London is one of the best cities in the world to be a student, while Hertfordshire is a peaceful region with a range of towns and villages embedded in the countryside.

• Camden is one of the most creative and stimulating areas in London. Famous for its markets, vibrant culture and music venues, Camden is an exciting place to experience.
• It is also home to a beautiful canal and lock, Regent's Park, ZSL London Zoo and the iconic Roundhouse music venue.
• There's an array of nightlife, culture, theatre, films and concerts, inspiring cityscapes and festivals such as Notting Hill Carnival.
• Hertfordshire has a selection of villages and towns that offer great shopping, boutiques and nightlife, but if you fancy going to London it's just 20 minutes on a train.
• The area is home to Whipsnade Zoo, and offers an array of farms and equestrian facilities.

• At the Camden campus (London) the RVC offer a large number of places with on-campus student halls and off-campus accommodation.
• Two of the halls accommodate only RVC students, one on-site and the other a 20-minute walk away.
• Hawkshead campus is near Potters Bar in Hertfordshire. The on-campus student halls are supported by 24/7 security.
• Hawkshead campus has a café, restaurant, library, outdoor sports facilities, gym, student bar and learning spaces.
• Both campuses offer modern student accommodation within walking distance of local shops, supermarkets and banks.

• RVC's Students' Union offers a range of societies to join, including sports, art, religion and many more.
• Students are able to get involved in campaigns, the running of the SU, and even create their own society.
• Both campuses have their own pubs, with live sport and music playing. Hawkshead even has its very own beer garden.

• London has a great public transport network and a bike hire scheme, with public bicycles available outside the Camden campus.
• The campus is on London underground's Northern Line; it is also served by London overground trains, and a number of bus routes.
• There are two airports within 20 miles of the Camden campus – London City Airport or Heathrow Airport.
• From Hawkshead campus it’s a 35-minute walk or 18-minute bus ride to bus and train stations in nearby Potters Bar.
• Within a 30-minute car ride of Hawkshead campus (or 1 hour on the train) are Heathrow, London City or Stansted airports.

• RVC students can apply to work as student ambassadors to help support recruitment, outreach and other public engagement events.
• Students are also encouraged to work within the Queen Mother Hospital part-time whilst studying.
• RVC's SU regularly promotes new job roles, such as tutoring, bar work or campus ambassadors.