Key Facts
Location: London city center Bloombury area
Bedrooms: Single bedrooms
Bathrooms: En-suite bathrooms
Internet: Wifi available throughout the college and in the bedrooms
Catering: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
On-Site Facilities:
- Tennis Courts
- Cinema Room
- Music Room
- Games Room
- Library
- Courtyard
About University of London
The University of London consists of 18 independent member institutions with outstanding global reputations and several prestigious central academic bodies and activities.
It enjoys an excellent reputation for the high quality of teaching and research. The University of London was founded by Royal Charter on 28th November 1836 and is the third oldest University in England. The two founding Colleges of the University, UCL (founded 1826) and King’s College London (founded 1829), both predate the University, as do many other of the University’s constituent institutions.
Notable Alumni
Mahatma Gandhi - UCL
Lucian Freud - Goldsmith University
Chris Martin (Coldplay) - UCL
Colin Chapman - UCL
Alexander Graham Bell - UCL
Accommodation
Accommodation in Garden Halls University of London
Lite Regal Education are pleased to be offer exceptional accommodation in our latest addition to the portfolio of centres run by LITE Regal in summer: UCL Garden Halls - Intercollegiate Halls of (University of London), located in the heart of London - Bloomsbury.
Students enrolled on the Summer Course and choose the residential Option will stay in the modern and bright fully equipped Building. Students will have the unique experience to live and study their Subject in one of the Best College Universities in the World (ranked 7th) whilst being in one of the most exciting and culturally diverse Capital in the World. The Campus is located in Central London and moments away from Oxford Street and major London attractions.
Accommodation is provided in single en-suite rooms (each room has its own shower) with double beds. Rooms are cleaned and fresh bed linen and towels are provided on a regular basis. There is a staff member available to students on-site at all times.
All Rooms are En-suite which come fully fitted with a double bed, workstation, desk chair, notice board, wardrobe, drawers and a magnetic vinyl board. Each room has its own en-suite consisting of a toilet, shower and washbasin and also includes a holder for hairdryer and straighteners. En-suite rooms have access to a shared pantry and dining room in addition to the catering hub as part of the catered accommodation package. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are provided with the accommodation and a vegetarian options is always available. The shared pantries are equipped with a fridge, microwave and sink.
On-Site Facilities
24 / 7 reception
common space
cinema room
games room
launderette
quiet study room
4 tennis courts
landscaped gardens
dining facilities
green courtyards
music room
student lounges
Safety And Security on Campus
LITE Regal Education (LRE) have a full time welfare and pastoral team throughout the course whom are available 24/7. Every student will have a main point of contact whom and be responsible for them ensuring their safety and well being and that they gain maximum benefit from the summer course. We will have full time House Deans that will will sleep on Site Ensuring the Safety of all students in the Summer School
All students will be issued with emergency contact details for their main point of contact and students will be briefed upon arrival.
How is Safety of Students Ensured
Upon entry to Garden Halls there are 24 hour Security day and night porters that have a front desk in the main foyer Area. All students of LRE are given magnetic cards that allow them access to the building and their rooms and must swipe to get past the optical barrier turnstiles. Nobody can enter the building without pre-authorised access and all guest must sign in the Visitors Book. The Security first checking that the person is an authorised visitor. The Day and Night Porters and Lite Regal Education staff work to ensure the safety at all times of students in our care at all times.
Meals
Breakfast
Continental breakfast usually consisting of tea/coffee, toast, jam and cereal or full English breakfast
Lunch
Lunch is served at the college dining hall every day, and this will consist of a hot meal. Students will be given a packed lunch on days when there are full-day excursions, and this consists of a sandwich, crisps, fruit, chocolate and a drink.
Dinner
Dinner is in the college dining hall: a combination of hot and cold options. Their is always a meat and vegetarian option.
Dietary Requirements
If students have specific diet requirements (e.g. gluten free / vegetarian / halal/ vegan), we must be informed of this prior to the student's arrival.
Location of Garden Halls
University of London Campus Map
Students choosing London University as a Location of Study will reside in UCL Garden Halls University of London (See Below Point 11) and Study and have classes and workshops during the day in UCL Institute of Education (See Below Point 7). It is a few minutes Walk between all building on the Campus and Students will be accompanied at all times with our Pastoral Staff and Mentors. There are numerous Parks in the Vicinity and University Green Gardens Squares that students can relax and talk to their class friends within the Campus. There is are numerous Coffee Shops as well as Tennis Courts and a Fitness Center with Swimming Pool within the Campus. The Campus is in Use by many students during the Summer and is a safe lively place to live and study.
The Map of the University of London Campus is :
Travel Time From Airport
(times are approximate)
Heathrow: 75 minutes
Gatwick: 90 minutes
Luton: 45 minutes
Stansted: 45 minutes