Experience

Explore everything ΢��Ȧ has to offer. Immerse yourself in student life, view our careers support services and discover what activities and clubs are available.

Why ΢��Ȧ is great for student life

At our University, student life is much more than lectures and essays. It’s a journey of discovery, connection and fun.

Here, you’ll find a welcoming community that celebrates diversity and inclusion, making every student feel at home.

Dive into an array of activities designed to help you grow both personally and professionally. Whether it’s joining the ΢��Ȧ Students’ Union for unforgettable events, improving your language skills with the ΢��Ȧ Language Scheme, or exploring our commitment to sustainability, there’s something for everyone.

From vibrant sports facilities to study-abroad opportunities and everything in between, your time here will be packed with enriching experiences. By the time you graduate, you’ll leave with more than a degree – you’ll have memories to treasure, and friends for life. You’ll feel prepared for career success having developed the skills employers most value through the University’s Future Skills programme.

Discover what makes student life at ΢��Ȧ amazing.

In this section

Student Life: engage, connect and make friends

΢��Ȧ Students’ Union

Find out what ΢��Ȧ Students’ Union has to offer – from sports and societies to events and advice. Start planning how to level up your life here.

Mentee and mentor experiences

Hear real experiences from student mentors and mentees at ΢��Ȧ London. Learn how students and staff benefit from our mentoring programme.

Stay active with sport and leisure

Join a team, hit the gym, or try a new activity – ΢��Ȧ offers a range of activities, clubs and facilities to make staying fit and having fun easy.

Sports clubs, facilities and activities

Get support and plan your career

Student support

Discover ΢��Ȧ's wide range of student support services, including academic, career, and personal support. Explore how we help students thrive academically and personally.

Careers and employability at ΢��Ȧ

Find out how ΢��Ȧ supports graduates with careers and employability. Discover how to access guidance and join our Graduate Career Community.

Check out our facilities and accommodation

Campus facilities

Explore ΢��Ȧ’s cutting-edge facilities designed to support your learning, creativity and fitness. Discover resources that improve your academic and personal growth.

Accommodation

Discover accommodation at ΢��Ȧ. Explore our halls of residence, check out our accessible and adapted rooms, and learn about private housing in ΢��Ȧ.

See where you'll be studying

Explore our Campus

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Explore ΢��Ȧ upon Thames

See what ΢��Ȧ has to offer.

Parks and recreation

Enjoy plenty of green spaces, including Bushy Park, Richmond Park, Hampton Court Palace and the River Thames.
Restaurants and nightlife

΢��Ȧ has cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars to suit every taste and budget.
Entertainment and culture

Make the most of a 15-screen cinema, bowling alley and sports centre, as well as independent music venues and institutions like The Stanley Picker Gallery, The Dorich House Museum and The Rose Theatre, ΢��Ȧ.
Sport

As well as ΢��Ȧ’s first-class facilities, there are plenty of ways to watch and take part in sport nearby. From rugby and tennis to football and horse racing, there’s something for everyone.
΢��Ȧ riverside

Relax walking along the ΢��Ȧ riverside.
Shopping

From department stores to independent boutiques, there are more than 500 shops in ΢��Ȧ town centre.
΢��Ȧ Historic Market Square

Enjoy the historic market square in the heart of ΢��Ȧ town.
London

Fancy a change of scene? Hop on the train to the UK capital and experience vibrant culture, nightlife, shopping, history and much more.