Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Elsa
From: Esade
To: City st george
2025 • Fall
I would pick something else. Much better to text the university for advice...
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
2000
Where was it located?
Highbury
How can someone find this place?
Londonist
Would you recommend it?
I would pick something else. Much better to text the university for advice.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Sway bar 411
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
No historic london Yes business in society and New product development
Do you have some tips?
Cool campus, easy registrastion. Yes
Best trips to do?
Morocco and thailand (crazy i know)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in London?
Cost of living Very high: oyster
Juliane
From: Escp
To: ESCP
2025 • Full year
Cool, many Italians, near center London, transportation cost a lot..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
890
Where was it located?
Cricklewood
How can someone find this place?
Spare room
Would you recommend it?
Oui pas cher et bien situés, plein d'offres
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Musical theatre, the parakeet pub, mill house cafe
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Not the choice
Do you have some tips?
Cool, many Italians, near center London, transportation cost a lot
Best trips to do?
Take the bike
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in London?
Everyone goes to the bar at 6pm
Arnaud
From: IESEG
To: London School of Economics and Political Science
2025 • Full year
The campus is in the heart of London, it's like a small neighbourhood. It's fairly new. Attending classes still requires you to work on your own, individually.…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
1200
Where was it located?
Bloomsbury
How can someone find this place?
The school's website
Would you recommend it?
Good atmosphere, very central, but it is advisable to book early to have a choice of different room options.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
London is still a northern city, so you should expect bars and clubs to close early in general. Fatsoma and Rtickets are great apps for buying tickets to events at clubs. Soho is a great place to go out at the weekend and have a drink in the neighbourhood.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Read the course content carefully, but whatever happens, you will have a week at the beginning of the semester to change your courses. The finance courses are particularly interesting, although the others are too. Overall, all the courses are extremely well explained, which means you won't get lost.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is in the heart of London, it's like a small neighbourhood. It's fairly new. Attending classes still requires you to work on your own, individually. London is certainly not the most exotic destination for an exchange programme, but if your goal is to travel throughout your exchange and have an unforgettable experience on the other side of the world, while working little, then LSE is probably not the ideal choice. You do have free time, but you mustn't forget that you're in London, the weather isn't great and you still have to work quite hard.
Best trips to do?
From London, many people travel to Oxford or Cambridge, which are accessible by train in 1.5 hours from London. Paris is also very close, as are the Netherlands, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in London?
A capital city that remains lively, but extremely expensive. The food is far from amazing. The weather is not as bad as people think, nor is the temperature.
Clara
From: IE University
To: London School of Economics
2025 • Fall
Weather —> bipolar. It could be super cold one minute and warm another. I just layer my clothes for the day Transport system —> my train line (picadilly)…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
£2200
Where was it located?
Near Finsbury Park in North London. Near shops, bus stops and tube
How can someone find this place?
Londonist Residence
Would you recommend it?
If I could, I wouldn’t choose it again. It’s very expensive. And the management doesn’t really take care of your basic needs especially when they get their full payment. I would advise reading the reviews on trustpilot first
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Weatherspoons
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Business Ethics was very interesting but had a lot of readings. Introduction to Logic is an introductory course so I thought it would be easy. But it’s not!
Do you have some tips?
The campus is way bigger than what I’m used to. It’s spread across many different buildings. The first day we had to take our passports and plane boarding passes to register. I thought it was odd. So keep your boarding passes intact for the registration if you’re travelling from outside the UK.
Best trips to do?
Scotland by bus or train. Going at night to be there in the morning and coming back the next day. Brixton to see the beach
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in London?
Weather —> bipolar. It could be super cold one minute and warm another. I just layer my clothes for the day Transport system —> my train line (picadilly) usually has severe delays so I always leave some time in case Living costs—> it’s pretty expensive. From the day you land, try to get an oyster card discount
Lola
From: WU
To: Kingston University
2025 • Fall
It is very expensive (although all London is), but honestly the building was worth it, everything was new, there were free events every week to meet people,…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
1800€
Where was it located?
Wembley
How can someone find this place?
https://www.canvas-world.com/en?device=m&network=x&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22610323620&gbraid=0AAAAABsejyOR73HXSUpEFpiKYlaZDJ0dm&gclid=CjwKCAiA55rJBhByEiwAFkY1QJOoFpSAXaqQueTr7iZxRDj_yCT1gAYX1La85vS6mbfG_I9Y_1ZeDBoCMlsQAvD_BwE
Would you recommend it?
It is very expensive (although all London is), but honestly the building was worth it, everything was new, there were free events every week to meet people, free huge gym and yoga room, huge library and so many community spaces
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Compared to Vienna it’s a whole different vibe and not as safe at night, but if you choose correctly and go with friends it’s fine
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
All classes were super easy, most universities don’t allow exams so you mostly just do group work and assignments or essays
Do you have some tips?
The campus is nothing special, and it’s very very far from the city. The registration was easy and the classes are fun
Best trips to do?
So far i only went to Oxford but there are so many cities nearby by train and you have a bunch of time to explore
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in London?
Everything except the cost is good. Transport can be a bit of a problem so make sure you stay near the tube cause buses are not reliable
Aksel
From: lyon 3
To: UCL
2025 • Full year
I recommend looking at the requierments and the list of reading, you do not need to read them before the term starts yet look if the class will have a lot of…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
too much: around 1100e
Where was it located?
camden town
How can someone find this place?
ucl's accomodation website
Would you recommend it?
yes of course, beside the price, the catering halls is amazing, the rooms are perfect for a simple accom, very close to uni
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
I loved the Blue Kitchen in camden
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I recommend looking at the requierments and the list of reading, you do not need to read them before the term starts yet look if the class will have a lot of reading per week or not and at the coursework sheme so that you can balance between classes that need a lot of work at home and others that need less in order to not be overwhelmed
Do you have some tips?
the campus is amazing and the registration was so easy. They send emails for everything before you arrive to inform you on each topic, I would definitly study my whole life here even if the level is very much high
Best trips to do?
plane tickets are cheap from here
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in London?
cost of living is very high for sure but there is so much cheap options for everything, make some research for cheaper alternatives. Also it is a city with a very fast dynamic do not rush into buying and consuming. A lot of things are free go look for them and dowload apps like Unidays for tips
Ilan
From: ieseg
To: regent’s university
2025 • Fall
Recommend : Investment and wealth management Don’t recommend : Entrepreneurship : Family business and social enterprise..
What kind of place was it?
Other
How much was the rent per month?
around 2000£/ month
Where was it located?
near to Notthing hill, 25min from uni
How can someone find this place?
facebook recommendation
Would you recommend it?
I liked it. Very student friendly city in some ways, but still very expensive. Great international network
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Clubs et cours: maddox, gallery, paloma
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Recommend : Investment and wealth management Don’t recommend : Entrepreneurship : Family business and social enterprise
Do you have some tips?
Very nice campus, easy registration. I would probably choose the same again considering the choices i was given
Best trips to do?
Visit the Uk. Former british colonies are cheap to go (example : Cyprus)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in London?
Cost of living is expensive. Organize yourself and your spendings
Lilou
From: Skema Business School
To: University of East London
2025 • Full year
I really enjoy living on the University of East London campus in Docklands. The location is great, it’s peaceful, safe, and right by the river, which makes the…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
900
Where was it located?
At the University of East London campus in Docklands.
How can someone find this place?
Google, Instagram, University website
Would you recommend it?
I really enjoy living on the University of East London campus in Docklands. The location is great, it’s peaceful, safe, and right by the river, which makes the environment very pleasant. I also appreciate being close to my classes and surrounded by other students, which helps create a nice community feeling. The campus facilities are convenient, and it’s easy to reach central London whenever I want to explore the city. Overall, I feel comfortable and happy living here. If I had to choose again, I would definitely pick the same place. It’s been a positive and enjoyable experience, and I think it’s the best option for student life in London.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
I don’t usually go out very often, as I enjoy spending quiet evenings on campus or exploring new places during the day. However, I’ve been to a few nice places around London, for example, the Sky Garden, which has amazing views of the city, and Boxpark in Shoreditch, which has a really fun and lively atmosphere. I also went to a student night at a club in Canary Wharf, which was a great experience to meet other students and enjoy some music. Even though I’m not someone who goes out all the time, I really like discovering new spots when I have the chance.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I would recommend the business classes, as they are really interesting and practical. The law classes are also great, they help you understand how legal concepts apply to real business situations. Overall, both subjects are engaging and useful for the future.
Do you have some tips?
The University of East London has a really nice campus, especially in Docklands — it’s modern, safe, and has beautiful views by the river. The atmosphere is calm but still social, which I really enjoy. The registration process was quite easy and well-organized, and the staff were helpful whenever I had questions. If I had to choose again, I would definitely pick UEL. It offers a good balance between studies, campus life, and the opportunity to explore London.
Best trips to do?
There are so many great trips you can take from London! I’d recommend visiting Oxford or Cambridge for a day, both cities are beautiful and full of history. Brighton is also a great option if you want to enjoy the seaside and a more relaxed atmosphere. If you have a bit more time, Bath and Windsor are amazing for their architecture and culture. And for nature, a trip to the Cotswolds or Richmond Park is definitely worth it!
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in London?
To live your best life in London, you need to know how to manage your budget, the city can be expensive, so planning ahead really helps. It’s also important to learn how to use public transport, especially the Tube and buses, since they make it easy to get anywhere. I’d also say: take time to explore different areas of the city, each neighborhood has its own vibe! And don’t forget to balance study and relaxation: enjoy the parks, museums, and cafés when you can. Finally, be open to meeting new people, London is super diverse, and you can learn a lot from everyone you meet.
My main tip would be to stay organized and manage your time well, university life in London can get busy very quickly! Don’t hesitate to ask for help from teachers or student services if you need support; people are always willing to help. Also, try to enjoy the experience, take advantage of all the opportunities the city offers, from cultural events to networking and student activities. And finally, remember to find a good balance between studying, social life, and rest, that’s the key to having a great time here.
Melinda
From: University Of Sunderland
To: University of Sunderland
2025 • Spring
Iam not a very bars girl but as you know UK is famous for their clubs, pubs..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
100/200£
Where was it located?
Sunderland
How can someone find this place?
On Sunderland University Web site Accommodation
Would you recommend it?
yes but take a room with the bathroom include
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Iam not a very bars girl but as you know UK is famous for their clubs, pubs
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Management Accounting
Do you have some tips?
Be open for new meetings
Best trips to do?
i was in Sunderland
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in London?
in sunderland there haven’t a lot of thing to do but is coconing
Vincent
From: EMLV
To: Brunel University of London
2024 • Other
Campus cool, gym cool, sports cool, (just be careful if you get injured in England it’s not the best ask every docs : I broke my ankle and it was not the best…..
What kind of place was it?
Other
How much was the rent per month?
800£
Where was it located?
In Brunel
How can someone find this place?
On the website of the Brunel’s school
Would you recommend it?
It was super nice as an international student cause I had the possibility to share time, go to gym, go to the Brunel’s nightclub (on site) with all my French friends and UK friends !
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Ministry of sound, Hyde park, lightbox, Camden street, soho, Wembley Park, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Nothing Hill, Borough Market,
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I was in international Business and the cost was high, and the amount of lectures was very low (6h/week)
Do you have some tips?
Campus cool, gym cool, sports cool, (just be careful if you get injured in England it’s not the best ask every docs : I broke my ankle and it was not the best thing of my Erasmus) there is a bar and a nightclub : just be careful it’s far away from London, if you don’t travel a lot into London (like only the weekend) don’t take a travel card cause it’s very very expensive (200£ per month as a student)
Best trips to do?
London is very very expensive, I went to bath wich was amazing but just a bus cost me 50 pounds
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in London?
My only advise is try things, having a walk and stay in group not all alone cause it can happen a lack of safety
Enjoy ;)
Florène
From: Kedge Business School
To: university of hertfordshire
2023 • Full year
The campus was cool and animated..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
1000
Where was it located?
Hatfield
How can someone find this place?
curzon point
Would you recommend it?
no
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
idk
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Exchange class
Do you have some tips?
The campus was cool and animated
Best trips to do?
idk
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in London?
cost of living (very high)
