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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
| City | Country |
| London | United Kingdom |
Services
Student services
We have a range of Student Support Services available to help you make the most of your experience with LSHTM. These include a careers service, counselling for students who might experience anxiety or stress and other mental health issues, disability support, visas & immigration support, accommodation advice, and the Student Hub which provides registry services.
Housing services
Students have the option of:
• Private accommodation
• Halls of residence (private halls, cheaper charity-run halls, University of London intercollegiate halls)
• Short term accommodation.
Staff are on hand to advise about any of the options to help you find the type of accommodation that suits you best.
Library services
The Library & Archives Service provides access to a huge range of books, journals and electronic resources, as well as advice and training for students and staff. There are also plenty of study spaces available within the Library and across LSHTM, and students also have access to study spaces across the University of London.
ICT services
The Wireless service eduroam is available to students & staff, and there are computer rooms available for use by students throughout LSHTM.
Medical services
Students can register with a local GP surgery when they arrive, usually during Welcome Week. Information on the UK National Health System (NHS) can be found on the website of the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA).
Student Life
Campus life
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is located in Bloomsbury, an area with a rich academic, medical and literary history and which is characterised by beautiful Georgian buildings and garden squares. We are situated close to partner institutions of the University of London as well as the world-famous British Museum, and a short walk from Oxford Street, Soho and Covent Garden.
London truly is a global city, and has previously been voted the world’s best student city. Its cultural wealth and diversity are reflected in its theatre, music, art and cuisine. There are more international students here than in any other city in the world; your experience in London will be unrivalled in opportunities.
Sports facilities
The University of London Union (ULU) is situated a minute’s walk from LSHTM and offers a range of services to students, including refectories, bars, travel agent, shop as well as a gym, swimming pool and other sporting facilities. As a full-time student, you will also be eligible for discounts on travel, cinema and theatre tickets, and in some shops.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine was awarded the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) 'University of the Year' award for 2016.
