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Study in South West London

The universities that you will find in South West London are Kingston University, St George’s, Roehampton University, Richmond American International University London and the University for the Creative Arts.

Imperial College London

Founded in 1907, Imperial College London is located in South West London (Zone 1) in the neighbourhood of Kensington. The university is made up of around 19,000 students and is part of the Russell Group with a world class reputation for science, engineering and medicine programmes. Imperial College London is focused entirely on STEMB subjects and has a TEF Gold rating.

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Kingston University

Kingston University was founded in 1899 and has around 18,000 students. It is made up of 4 campuses located in Zone 6 in the neighbourhood of Kingston upon Thames. Kingston University has a Bronze TEF rating and is an extremely diverse and multicultural uni, specialising in arts, design, fashion, science, engineering and business.

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St George's, University of London

St George’s, University of London is located in Zone 3 in the neighbourhood of Tooting, has around 4,300 students and a TEF Bronze rating. The private medical school was founded in 1722 and was the second institution in England to provide formal training for doctors.

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University of Roehampton

The University of Roehampton is a public university located in Zone 3 and is made up of 4 colleges based around 3 sites in Roehampton. The university was founded in 1975 and has a TEF Silver rating.

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University for the Creative Arts (UCA)

UCA is a multiple-campus university, with the main campus UCA Farnham and business school UCA Epsom being located South West of London. Offering a range of creative university degrees, UCA has over 8,000 students registered across every campus.

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St Mary's University, Twickenham

St Mary’s University, Twickenham is located in Zone 5 in the neighbourhood of Twickenham. The university was founded in 1850, is now home to around 5,500 students and has a TEF Silver rating.

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Student Life in South West London

Living in South West London, you can experience the best of London living with leafy green neighbourhoods whilst also being a short bus or train ride away from bustling Central London.

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Public Transport

There’s an excellent network of trains and buses to get around South West London. Make sure to get an Oyster card to get 30% off travel costs. Getting to Central London is easy and fast and there is a great train network to the rest of the UK. You might also find getting a bike handy. Just remember to get fully kitted out with a helmet, lights and brightly coloured clothes.

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Shopping

As with the whole of London, you’re never far from a high street with supermarkets and shops. If you are looking for more choice or a bigger shopping day out, Kingston will certainly fit the bill. The Bentall Centre is a large shopping centre which has a large selection of well-known brands. Aside from Bentalls, Kingston has a great high street with even more shops!

Top 10 free things to do in South West London

Walk along the Thames

You can walk along the whole length of the Thames but that takes 14 days… Rather, head to the south side of the Thames whenever you fancy and follow the path for as long as you want. Run, walk, cycle, rollerblade... whatever floats your boat.

Walk, run or cycle around Richmond Park

One of the biggest gems in SW London is also free! It’s the largest of London’s Royal Parks and is famously home to over 600 deer that have been roaming freely since the 17th Century.

Park Run in Clapham Common and Tooting Common

Park Run is a fantastic initiative that takes place all around the country. It’s a free 5 km organised run every Saturday morning, and you can take part in both Clapham and Tooting Commons.

Brixton Windmill

You wouldn’t typically imagine finding a windmill in the city but head to Brixton and you will see for yourself. Brixton Windmill was built in 1816 and is still a working windmill today. For a brief minute, you might think you have escaped the big smoke.

Battersea

More on the ‘south’ side of South West London, Battersea has a lot to explore for free. There’s a huge park, with many endless different areas to discover. Across the road is the lovingly-restored iconic Battersea Power Station; make sure to walk around and take in this new thriving community.

Croydon Disc Golf Club

Ever heard of disc golf? Well, you have now! Think of golf and instead of holes there are baskets, instead of balls there are discs and, nope, you don’t need clubs. It’s free to play if you bring your own discs!

The Boat Race

The Boat Race has been taking place between Cambridge University and Oxford University since 1829. The legendary rowing race starts in Putney, so head down early, grab a spot by the river and watch the two teams battle it out. It’s jolly good fun!

Mayfield Lavender Farm

For the most ‘Instagrammable’ field close to London, you’ll need to head just outside of Croydon in the summer months to view the beautiful lavender fields of Mayfield. Just remember to put your phone down and smell the flowers!

Wild Swimming in the River Wey

Head down further south into Surrey to get a wild swimming fix! Hop on a train to Guildford and from there you can get to the River Wey, a sandy stretch of river which is slow-moving and shallow; ideal for wild swimming beginners.

Vauxhall City Farm

Back in South London, just south of the Thames is Vauxhall City Farm, a free urban farm. We all know being around animals can help with stress, so why not take some time away from the books and mingle with the alpacas, Shetland ponies, rabbits and relax..?

Top 10 South West London Accommodation

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One Penrhyn Road 4.77 /5

I've been living here for almost a year, and I've had a great experience. All the staff are very friendly, kind, and helpful. They respond quickly whe...

4.1 /5

(78 reviews)

Prince Consort Village 4.1 /5

Staff are incredibly friendly Social events are always fun and full of interaction from both other students and staff Cleaning is great, and if any ...

4.09 /5

(31 reviews)

Chelsea Lightfoot Hall 4.09 /5

I had an excellent experience living in this student apartment. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, providing everything you need for a com...

4.06 /5

(14 reviews)

Park House - Earls Court 4.06 /5

Really great accomodation for students looking to stay in central London and want a affordable option. Great team and loving place to stay....

3.99 /5

(16 reviews)

Ravenscourt House 3.99 /5

I enjoyed my stay at Ravenscourt House very much. Walking distance to get all you need at Hammersmith, and a beautiful park just next to it. Staff are...

3.98 /5

(17 reviews)

Tribu 3.98 /5

I love living here because the building is always well maintained and the location is perfect for going to Penrhyn Road and Roehampton Vale campus. Th...

3.96 /5

(26 reviews)

Quebec House 3.96 /5

Truly loved the space and the people at Quebec House. I never had any issues and if anything broke, they fixed it as soon as humanly possible - somet...

3.93 /5

(23 reviews)

Fulham Palace Studios 3.93 /5

I lived here for a year while studying. This is a great and safe place to live and I would highly recommend this place to any student. Ozan the proper...

3.92 /5

(35 reviews)

Davidson House 3.92 /5

I've lived in Davidson House since last October and have been met with nothing but swift and efficient communications on events as well as any issues ...

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3.7 /5

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Sidney Webb House 3.7 /5

A very enriching student friendly place, with excellent support from the property management staff....

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