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LONDON

London is ranked as the number
one student city in the world

(QS Best Student Cities, 2025). Camden is one of the most
creative and stimulating areas of the city. Famous for its
markets, music venues like the iconic Roundhouse and café
culture, Camden is a great place to experience student life.
It is the home of the famous Camden Market and Camden
Lock and canal. The borough of Camden also hosts London
Zoo and Regent’s Park and a number of other University of
London institutions. Europe’s largest biomedical laboratory,
The Francis Crick Institute, is just a few minutes down the road.

The King’s Cross area, which is a few minutes’ walk from
campus, has been developed into a vibrant area of shops,
cafes, bars, and restaurants including Coal Drops Yard,
Granary Square and KERB Street Food Market. The British
Library is just down the road from King’s Cross Station,
and the British Museum is just a short walk away. “Coming from China to study in the UK was a big
challenge for me. I think it is a big transition for
Getting in and around London is made simple by the
everyone, but I found it exciting to overcome all the
range of public transport links available. The Camden
challenges and to embrace a new environment.
Campus is only a short walk from London King’s
Cross St Pancras, the transport hub of London, One of the reasons I chose the RVC, is to
with overground, underground and experience the dynamic vibe in Camden and also
bus links to reach just about the peaceful life at Hawkshead. London is also
anywhere in London or incredibly green for a big city. We can go to Hyde
the UK, as well as the Park and Regent’s Park for relaxation and for a
Eurostar, allowing study break.
quick travel to
I love London life so far because of the academic
mainland Europe.
environment with numerous universities and
libraries here, we can have access to lots of
learning resources. The British Library is just ten
minutes’ walk from Camden Campus, and it has
been my favourite place to go for study.”

DOROTHY YU
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

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