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 the 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 150 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
