Study in London

Overview

It is the city of England and the UK. It is area is estimated to be about 1,572 km² with a population thought to have been in 2019, 8.982.  The City of London is a local government district having the main central business district (CBD) of London in addition to containing the historic centre.

The central business district formed approximately the entire London extending from the districts of Romans settlement during the first century till districts of the Middle Ages; however, the new City of London has developed further more than the City of London neighborhoods.

The history of London dates back to Romans era; the Houses of Parliament emerge t its center, the two fabulous pieces of art: “Big Ben” clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. The London Eye observation wheel, across the Thames River, gives forth clear wide views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the whole city.  

The metropolis of London embraces the City of London in a small part; nevertheless, it maintains its status as a notable part of central London. It constitutes one of the 33 local authority districts of London on administrative level, but the City of London is not a London precinct; the status of other 32 districts including the City of Westminster which is London’s other city.

The City of London is also a ceremonial county, separated, which is an enclave neighbouring Greater London. The Nickname of London was the “Big Smoke” referring to the condensed fogs and smog that used to penetrate the city long time ago in great deals.

The name London was derived from the name of King “Lud” who governed the City in the 12^th century. Some say the name London came from the pre-Celtic name for the lower part of the Thames River, “Plownonida”.

 Living Expenses in London

An international student estimated monthly costs without rent are $1,192 (866P). London is believed to be less expensive than New York without rent by 14 %.

Lists of Living Expenses in London in Pounds

The Culture of London

Lots of attractive places are hosted in London drawing many people around the world to visit these attractions, for their ancient strategy and great value; such as the British Museum, the Tate Galleries, the O2, the National Gallery and the Notting Hill Carnival where music, comedy shows and theatre performances are held from time to time; thus, London has a nice and avid nightlife in holding almost 30 events for each thousand people, half of those events are hosted in theatres.

There are many different cultures in the City of London, as London is now considered the Babel of the modern world; foreign born Londoners have exceeded the third till now, which is equal to 3 million people, The City of London for the time being constitutes of 270 nationalities speaking 300 languages.

Weather and Environment of London

The summer days are temperate, and the winter days are mild. The temperatures fluctuate between 11⁰C (52⁰F) during the day to reach their lower levels at 5.5⁰C (42⁰F) at night in January. And in July the temperatures reach 18⁰C (65⁰F). The sun rising, depending on statistics, indicate the sun shines, but for short times, five days a week.

London environment is changing positively, but still, there are many challenges such as noise pollution, air toxicities, spoils to green cover and the negative consequences of climate change, all of which cause serious threats to the health and lifestyle of Londoners.

Working in London

As an international student studying in London, there are several opportunities to work while studying. A student is allowed to work for 20 hours a week during study periods, and just on part – time employment.

If a student has a short time study visa, then they are not permitted to work. The “Home Office” considers “week” as it is a number of seven days starting on Monday and terminating on Sunday.

Postgraduates have to know that they might not permitted to work for unlimited hours while normal university holidays for their study programmes are not supposed to follow the usual University schedule.

Areas and Districts of London

• Whitehall and Westminster
• Piccadilly and St James's
• Soho and Trafalgar Square
• Covent Garden and Strand
• Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia
• Holborn and Inns of Court
• The City
• Smithfield and Spitalfields.

  The London suburbs are: City of London, Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, and Newham.

The Universities in London

The popular universities in London are:

• Goldsmiths University of London
• University of East London
• Regent's University London
• Imperial College London
• Birkbeck, University of London
• Queen Mary University of London