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Colleges in London: Simply the Best City

If you are looking for colleges in London, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed by the large number of higher education institutions to choose from.

Universities and colleges in London enrolled 426,175 students in 2008/9 according to recent research carried out.

There are 60 publicly funded universities and colleges in London which are regulated by the Government through QAA, the UK Quality Assurance Agency.

In addition to these publicly funded organisations, there are many specialist independent colleges, which offer courses ranging from Diplomas in Fashion Drawing to Masters of Business and Administration.

9 Reasons to Study at Colleges in London:

Why so many prospective students pick colleges in London:


  1. Colleges in London are well equipped for students carrying out research for their studies providing access to over 350 public libraries, plus archives of many organisations and professional bodies, most notably the British Library which houses 14 million books, 920,000 journal and newspaper titles, 58 million patents, and 3 million sound recordings. (bl.uk)

  2. Universities and colleges in London are positioned in the Times World University Rankings in the top 10 in the world, and the top 20 in Europe. These top - ranking colleges set a high benchmark of standard for all other educational institutions in London offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications. There is a broad spectrum of colleges and courses to choose from.

  3. With over 40 colleges in London to choose from offering more than 30,000 courses as diverse as a level 3 qualification Foundation in Costume, Technical Effects and Make-up to a level 8 qualification PhD in Structural Geology and Rock Mechanics.

  4. Students in London are from all over the world making the student community a rich source of knowledge and ideas. Statistics show that International students from over 200 countries worldwide amount to 90,000 of the total student population of London of 400,000 students. 25% of the total International student population in the UK in 2009 were studying in London.

  5. One of the many advantages of studying at colleges in London is its access to work experience and opportunities. Many colleges in London have links with locally based industry at the heart of the economy. The scope of job opportunities and career prospects in organizations in London is easily accessible to London's students.

  6. As an International student, it is more economical and accessible to live in London rather than other UK cities if you wish to return home during holidays or have visitors to stay from overseas.

  7. Students at colleges in London can benefit from discounted travel in London with the TFL 30% Oyster discount scheme, as well as cheap train tickets across the UK with a Young Persons Railcard.

  8. Life as a student in London is economical. There are endless student discounts available in London on a variety of products including clothes, music, books and stationery.

  9. Student life in London is fun! Whether you have cash in your pocket or not there is always something unique to do in London. Students at colleges in London have access to many free events, galleries, live music, museums, historical buildings and parks.

Colleges in London - LSBM

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Bogus Colleges in London Must be Avoided

Do not be deceived by fraudulent colleges in London

Independent colleges are not entitled to award their own UK degrees as a Recognised Body such as a university and are under legal obligation to be regularly quality assessed.

If you are a prospective International student about to apply to any of the private colleges in London, please make the following checks before signing anything.

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  • Beware of any college which has not been reviewed by the British Accreditation Council (BAC), or a similar quality assurance agency for the private sector.

  • Avoid colleges which are not connected with a reputable UK university and are not registered as Listed Bodies by DBIS.

  • Check the awarding body used by the college is internationally recognized.

  • Ensure the college provides accredited qualifications from approved awarding organisations such as Edexcel by checking the Register on the OFQUAL website.

  • Avoid colleges without approval from the UK Border Agency if you are a prospective International student.

  • Only Institutions with Tier 4 licenses approved by the UK Border and Immigration Agency are permitted to issue Visa letters (CAS letters).
With such a wide choice of courses and colleges in London to choose from it is certainly worth taking the time to do your research and ask the right questions before jumping in, so that you can take full advantage of studying in the most diverse and foremost cities of education in the world.

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  • www_theguidetomenssuits_com Mar 31, 2012 @ 7:39 pm | delete
    Thanks for putting up the fraudulent school list. This could definitely prove useful for me.
  • mostafa Feb 10, 2012 @ 11:28 am | delete
    hi i want to study in UK but i want to study political science .i live in Egypt and i studying in the
    British University in Egypt but i want to study in the UK so please help me what i can do to study in the UK
  • JohnRayner Dec 19, 2011 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    All types of courses are available in London, it's a great City to come to to compliment your education.
  • LVsigner22 Dec 12, 2011 @ 11:04 pm | delete
    My friends are planning to study in UK and I think London is all I can refer to them. Thanks for giving us information about Colleges in London.
  • Assan Dec 12, 2011 @ 3:16 pm | delete
    I have read your comments attentively and I understand them indeed but i will be more happier if you do admit me in one of your celleges, because I want to further my education abroad really and I already get someone who sponsored me to study in the UK but I don't get any college yet. so if you will help me to come and further my education I will be very very happy indeed, i want to be more and more educated so that if i come back to my country I can serve them my experiences. And the more shocking thing to me is that I'm the only son my perent got so I want to help them because they are in thier old age now. So please admit me please. Thanks
  • LSBMLondon Dec 14, 2011 @ 8:21 am | delete
    Hi,

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  • TZiggy Oct 11, 2011 @ 5:33 am | delete
    Checking out colleges for my eldest as he was thinking about studying in Europe. I would rather he pursue areas such as London than some obscure colleges so I started to search to help him out. This information is really good to have.
  • raoulthemagnificent Oct 2, 2011 @ 11:13 am | delete
    Now you have me thinkin. I stumbled upon your lens, while thinkin about other thins, but I have to choose from among a number of colleges. Definitely now I'm thinkin about colleges in London.
  • johntr91 Jun 22, 2011 @ 8:13 am | delete
    Nice lens I like the above given video it seems like a wonderful college in London
  • MattGordonLSBF May 20, 2011 @ 9:24 am | delete
    There are some fantastic points here it must be admitted! All I would say is that London is a great city indeed (maybe it's because I'm a Londoner, dah dah dah dah dah daaaaah!), but is not the only place to study in the UK that gives great access to career and life changing opportunities! Birmingham, Manchester are 2 very good examples of this... especially if you study in the UK then transfer your studies to other global hubs- New York, Dubai, Beijing or Shanghai... and even Toronto, Canada.
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