Life in London
To fully appreciate the wealth of opportunities offered by STEP, you need to experience the city of London. This is a dynamic and diverse environment, where thinking globally comes naturally.
London is home to more than 400,000 university students. Of these, over 100,000 international students are from over 200 different countries – that is more international students studying in London than in any other city in the world.
Studying in a global city has many advantages, including access to cosmopolitan cultural events and an international network of friends.
Exploring London
London is a city of opportunity, where you can enjoy yourself and continue to learn from the experiences only a vibrant, cosmopolitan city like London can offer. The central location of IIS in London makes planning a short getaway easy.
You can hop on a train to Oxford, Stonehenge or Stratford! There is also plenty on offer for the sports fanatic – Premier League football, international rugby, tennis and cricket.
London at a glance:
- Over 320 public libraries,
- 100s of bookshops,
- 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites,
- 1000s of museums & galleries,
- 1.35 billion tube passengers annually,
- Over 170 million items in the British Library,
- 47% green space in London,
- Over 14,500 restaurants and eateries,
- Over 300 Languages spoken in London,
- 8 Royal Parks,
- Over 200 theatres.
