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London’s reputation as a global centre for learning, together with its world class entertainment and cultural offerings, helps it attract huge numbers of people keen to study here. And with many of them needing somewhere to stay during their studies, the city now has an impressive choice of student accommodation venues dotted across the city. We’ve picked out 10 of the best.

Britannia South Bank 

This accommodation space is situated in Southwark, one of London’s most dynamic and diverse neighbourhoods, surrounded by creativity, culture, and international cuisine. All of the rooms are fully furnished with either a single or double bed, bedside table, wardrobe, desk, drawers and mirrors. Some even have their own ensuite bathrooms. The building has fully equipped kitchens on every floor, so if you’re living in a shared room or just want to use a larger kitchen than the one in your studio, it’s easy enough to switch. There’s a communal laundry room for added convenience too.

Rooms from £250 per week. You can book Britannia South Bank and nearly 50 other student accommodations in London at the best available rates at Uniplaces.com.

GoBritanya

Founded in 2015, GoBritanya is a leading student accommodation agency that provides quality living in Central London locations for students hailing from all over the world. They offer a wide range of modern, comfortable en-suite and studio accommodation for both short and long term lets, ranging from stays of as little as a fortnight through to an entire year, with flexible start dates available. Depending on the residence, on-site services and facilities can include study rooms, social spaces, a mailbox, gymnasium, cinema room, bike storage, laundry and 24/7 security, as well as regular social events. All bills are included in the rental price.

Venues across London / Rooms from £205 per week

Urbanest Hoxton

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Choosing Urbanest Hoxton for your student accommodation puts you at the heart of one of London’s hippest districts. A hotbed of designer creativity, with cutting-edge galleries, great clubbing and live music venues, slick restaurants, and fashion and interior stores, you’ll never be short of things to do. You’re also close to Silicon Roundabout, the centre of London’s Tech City, while Brick Lane Market is an easy walk away. Accommodation options range from a private room in a two-person flat with a shared shower room and kitchen lounge through to large studio apartments for maximum privacy. Residents also benefit from 24/7 on-site support and customer service, plus other facilities such as free-to-use bicycles and bike storage, a laundry room and fast broadband.

100 East Rd (nearest tube:  Old Street) / Rooms from £288 per week.

Charming private apartments in London’s West End 

What better inspiration for your studies than living within a stone’s throw of the capital’s most famous sights in the West End. Less than six minutes door to door from LSE, these charming apartments enjoy an enviable position, close to the riverside and some of the city’s most iconic attractions. The focus here is on communal living, with kitchens and bathrooms all shared and a range of bedroom sizes available. The building itself is packed full of enticing facilities including a cinema room, entertainment room, gym and laundry room. Rooms from £500 per week. 

More info at Uniplaces.com

Student Roost

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Student Roost is an award-winning student accommodation provider with properties in more than 20 cities across the UK – including one in East London. Their mission is to put the student experience first so that residents can live their best student life while making the most of great spaces, busy onsite event calendars and a personal level of round-the-clock service. Residents can choose from an en-suite room in a shared flat or a self-contained studio. Alternatively, you can also book with friends to live the full house share experience with great extras.  

Mannequin House, 5 Blackhorse Lane (nearest tube: Blackhorse Road) / Rooms from £199 per week

Holbrook

A few steps from North Acton tube station, which gets you into Central London in less than half an hour, Holbrook combines affordability with a well-connected location, away from the hustle and bustle (and expense) of the city but close enough to dip in and out as you wish. The rooms on offer vary from ensuite options to shared apartments and studios, ensuring there’s an option to suit every preference, whether you want full privacy or the company of a roommate. The on-site facilities are extensive too, and include a roof-top terrace, bike storage, a library and study area, a laundry room, a cinema room and a gym.

Victoria Road, North Acton (nearest tube: East Acton) / Rooms from £209 per week

Victoria Hall

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From the water fountains in Granary Square to Harry Potter’s Platform 9¾, Victoria Halls is located in one of the most Instagram-worthy parts of the city. The area was modernised in recent years and nowadays new restaurants, street food stalls, independent shops, galleries, and public spaces are opening all the time. But it’s not just your surroundings that will attract the snap-happy; the building itself is truly impressive. Inside, there are 198 stylish, contemporary bedrooms, ranging from standard ensuite rooms to full-blown apartments. Numerous shared spaces, including a social lounge, a breakout room, a reading room and a pretty courtyard garden, encourage residents to relax and socialise as they please. There’s also a fitness room, a garden terrace with views across the city and round-the-clock security.

25 Canal Reach, King’s Cross (nearest tube: King’s Cross) / Rooms from £350 per week

Inviting Residence in Shoreditch

Located on the doorstep of uber trendy Shoreditch, these inviting apartments offer a comfortable, stylish and affordable home away from home for both international and UK students. There are a range of rooms to choose from, each offering compact double beds, en suite bathrooms, a study area, storage space, and a private kitchenette. Private kitchenettes are equipped with a breakfast bar with two stalls too. But students won’t be spending much time indoors, with the delights of Rivington Street, Liverpool Street and Old Street within spitting distance. Rooms from £650 per week. 

More info at uniplaces.com

Scape Shoreditch

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Situated just around the corner from Old Street station, and a short walk from City University of London, CASS Business School and University of Law, Scape’s Shoreditch outpost is ideally positioned for both fulfilling your study requirements and enjoying the area’s myriad of entertainment opportunities. Studio rooms range from standard to premium, differing by size and with some offering additional facilities such as bed linen and towels. All rooms come with ensuite bathrooms, fitted kitchenettes, study areas and storage as standard. On-site amenities include a gym, a study room, a common area and a cinema room.

45 Brunswick Place, Shoreditch (nearest tube: Old Street) / Rooms from £335 per week

IQ Bloomsbury

One of the pricier options on our list, you’re slap bang in the middle of London’s most literary neighbourhood at this Bloomsbury address, which provides high-quality student accommodation just a two-minute walk from Euston station. There are modern ensuite rooms, self-contained apartments and studios, with the most affordable room being the Bronze En Suite, a private room with a small double bed, a shower and a TV in a shared space. Within the building are a wide variety of social spaces and facilities, including a cinema room, games area, reading lounge and study hub.

200 Euston Road, Bloomsbury (nearest tube: Euston Square) / Rooms from £571 per week

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EAE is a top-performing business school in the heart of the city (Photo: EAE)

For years, US and UK institutions attracted the best and brightest business students, but change is afoot. In the past decade, Madrid has emerged as a top destination for business education – and little wonder why. This thriving financial centre is one of the top 25 startup hubs in the world, home to some of the planet’s biggest brands and boasts several world-class academic business institutions. Most of the best business schools are private, but programs, campuses and fees vary considerably. To help you decide which business school is best for you, we’ve analysed and compared five of the best business schools in Madrid. We’ve taken into consideration campus life, the range of programmes, course content, career prospects and costs. 

EAE Business School 

Established in 1958, EAE Business School is one of the capital’s most prestigious schools for business studies. The school offers an excellent range of MBA and Masters programmes, in subjects ranging from International Business to Innovation and Change Management. Students can take advantage of the city’s vibrant cultural life at two centrally located campuses in Republica Argentina and Plaza de Cataluna. The school also offers a business incubator to help students shape and finance their entrepreneurial ventures, an international talent program and business networking with professionals from large companies. Students have gone on to work for some of the world’s biggest brands, such as HP, Nestle and Disney. Prices range from €14,500 to €29,500 for full-time, year-long programs. 

Learn more at eae.es

IE Madrid 

IE Business School offers an excellent range of full-time and part-time programmes for international students (Photo: IE Business School)

Formerly known as the Instituto de Empresa, IE Business School mixes the best of the latest learning technologies with innovative courses to prepare students for today’s market realities. The school offers a choice of full-time and part-time programmes lasting between 10 and 30 months that focus on hard, soft and digital skills in English or English and Spanish. Students also benefit from a year-long mentor programme in which alumni provide support and network-building opportunities in specific fields. Academic partners include Microsoft, Estrella Galicia and Lululemon. Fees range from €25,000 for a Bachelor in Business Administration to €82,300 for an MBA. 

Learn more at ie.edu

ESCP Business School 

With six campuses in Berlin, Madrid, London, Paris, Turin and Warsaw, ESCP Business School is a truly interconnected academic institution. Students can choose from a variety of programmes, including MBA, Executive MBA, International MBA and a variety of Masters degrees in finance, business and administration. Education programmes are interdisciplinary and lessons are taught in English. MBA students can choose to live and study in three European countries during the course of their studies and opt to take lessons on campus, online or in a hybrid setting too. Course specialisms include Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Luxury or Fintech and Innovation. Fees average €46,500, though they vary depending on the format of the course.  

Learn more at escp.eu

IESE Business School, University of Navarra 

The newly renovated campus at IESE offers state-of-the-art facilities for business students (Photo: IESE Business School)

IESE Business School has offered highly-regarded business programs across Spain for more than 60 years. Students can choose from full-time and part-time programmes, making it an excellent option for those looking to work and study at the same time. As well as offering an Executive MBA, the school offers more specialist topics such as Masters in Management and Global CEO Programs. The new €52 million Madrid campus offers state-of-the-art facilities, including four new amphitheatre classrooms, just 25 minutes from the city centre. At €99,500, program fees are significantly higher than other reputable business schools, though the school does offer generous grants, loans and scholarships. 

Learn more at iese.edu

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) 

This prestigious university established its Business School in 1993 and has since become one of the city’s most reputable institutions. The school only offers one MBA Program accredited by the Association of MBAs, an 11-month, full-time program delivered in English with extra-curricular Spanish training. Students benefit from long-standing partnerships with the university’s faculties, like Science Park, while the business incubator allows them to work alongside entrepreneurs and investors. Fees are competitive and significantly lower than other private schools, averaging €19,800 for general students and €13,500 for EU students. 

Learn more at uc3m.es

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EAE is one of Barcelona’s oldest and most prestigious business schools (Photo: EAE)

Barcelona boasts a long business and commercial tradition, but its reputation has exploded in the past decade. The city produces and attracts entrepreneurs in a wide range of fields, thanks to its business-friendly framework, clusters in cutting-edge fields and brilliant business schools. There are now dozens of private and public business schools to choose from, many of which rank amongst the best in the world. To help you decide which business school is best for you, we’ve analysed and compared five of the best business schools in Barcelona. We’ve taken into consideration campus life, the range of programmes, course content, career prospects and costs. 

EAE Business School 

EAE Business School has been one of Barcelona’s top-ranking business schools for more than six decades – and it’s little wonder why. The school offers an excellent range of Bachelor Degrees, Masters and MBAs in English, ranging from a general International MBA to more specific subjects, like ‘Master in Finance’. The MBA is EAE Barcelona’s flagship programme, combining an international and interdisciplinary approach to give students the tools they need to succeed in a competitive landscape. Previous alumni have gone on to work at Unilever, HP and Santander. Fees range from €16,000 to €29,500 for full-time, year-long programs. The campus is conveniently located in the beating heart of the city in Eixample. 

Learn more at eae.es

Esade Business School

Esade is one of the top-ranking business schools in the world (Photo: Esade)

Esade is one of Spain’s leading business schools and frequently ranks as one of the best in the world. The school offers three MBA programmes: Full Time, Executive and Multinational. Programmes last for 12, 15 or 18 months and can be combined with electives and Career Acceleration Programs to fit with your career goals. Students can take up basic Spanish, German and French courses and opt to spend one week in South Korea, South Africa, Germany or Comobia to learn more about the global business landscape too. MBA fees average €76,500 for full tuition, course materials and on-campus services, though the school does offer various financing options. The state-of-the-art campus is located in Pedralbes, 15 minutes from the city centre.

Learn more at esade.edu

Geneva Business School 

This leading Swiss business school now boasts campuses in Geneva, Madrid and Barcelona. Unlike the Madrid offering, students in Barcelona can choose from a variety of Bachelor degrees, Masters and MBAs. The MBA programme is taught in English and takes 18 months (three semesters). Classes are largely taught outside of working hours, making it an excellent option for modern professionals. Fees for the MBA amount to €8,595 per term, making it one of the most competitively priced programs in the city too. 

Learn more at gbsge.com

EISE International Business School Barcelona 

EISE offers some of the most competitively priced programmes in the city (Photo: EISE International Business School)

This popular international business school offers one of the most affordably priced MBA programmes in the city, at €14,500. Students can choose to specialize in a wide variety of business fields, including digital transformation, business management, marketing and international business. EISE prides itself on its ‘project-based learning’ approach, with a strong emphasis on building a portfolio of work, valuable connections and business opportunities, as well as a qualification. The school also offers a free career service to all students, with dedicated career workshops, a portal, coaching, clinics and more. 

Learn more at eseibusinessschool.com

EADA Business School 

EADA Business School is a leading independent, non-profit institution that ranks highly in league tables, including the Financial Times Rankings. The main campus is conveniently located in L’Eixample and there is a further EADA Virtual Campus that provides specialized resources – videos, articles, ebooks – and collaborative tools designed to help students build skills in a rapidly digitized world. The school offers a wide range of undergraduate, master and MBA programmes in everything from General Management and Leadership to Operations and SCM. Students can choose to study their MBA in either English or English and Spanish. Full-time courses last for 11 months and cost €43,000. 

Learn more at EADA.edu

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Whether you’re upping sticks for work, study, or anything else, picking up the local lingo is vital for getting the most of your stay. Dotted across Paris are a wide number of French language schools offering a variety of courses to suit differing preferences and needs. We’ve done some research and picked out four of the best, based on a number of factors including range of courses available, pricing and student reviews.

Alliance Francaise

Located in an historic building close to Paris’s Quartier Latin, Alliance Francaise Paris offers a range of French courses for adults. Courses are a touch more expensive here than at other schools owing to its recognition of excellence, and include intensive and extended courses, as well as evening courses, across several proficiency levels, starting at ‘Discovery’ level and rising to ‘Master’ level. Over 90 qualified teachers use accredited learning methods, along with new technologies. Most classrooms are equipped with interactive smart boards, and there’s also a phonetic laboratory and multimedia room. An accommodation service helps you find a place to stay, and there’s also an on-site restaurant and café and a busy programme of cultural and social events.

Course prices from €120 per week / More info at www.alliancefr.org

Lutece Langue

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Established almost 25 years ago, Lutece Langue offer a wide range of French language courses of all levels, for professional and personal use. The school is situated at Solférino, in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, near the Saint Germain area, and within walking distance from Assemblée Nationale, Musée d’Orsay, the Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysées. Equipped with 10 classrooms, the focus is on providing a personalised teaching plan for each student, and class sizes are deliberately kept to a strict limit to ensure everyone can play an active role in lessons. The school also places a strong emphasis on flexibility and tailored learning, meaning that teachers aren’t bound by curriculums and can instead choose the teaching materials that meet individual students’ needs and requirements.

Course prices from €72 per week / More info at www.Lutece-langue.com

Accord

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Over thirty years old, Accord is one of Paris’s most well-established language schools. Situated in a new location since March 2021, a few minutes’ walk from Champ de Mars, the Eiffel Tower and a number of other notable Parisian landmarks, the school offers a variety of programmes of different lengths, intensity and focus, including courses for absolute beginners. Among those suitable for visitors only planning to stay in Paris for a short period is the General Language Intensive course, which can be booked for 1 week or more and features 5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes. For leisure, the school runs dance classes for enrolled students. There’s also a dedicated accommodation service.

Course prices from €70 per week / Book at Languagecourse.net

Sprachcaffe

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Due to reopen in April 2022, Sprachcaffe is situated in a tranquil side street, but within easy reach of several shops, bars, and restaurants. The school has a range of amenities including a library and computer lab, as well as a lounge and cafeteria, for the use of students. There are Standard, Intensive and Private courses available, with standard courses comprising 20 lessons a week. Business and exam preparation courses are also on offer. The school prides itself on the fact that 100% of its tutors hold a university degree. Students can book homestay accommodation through the school as well.

Course prices from €120 per week / Book at Languagecourse.net

LSI

One of Paris’ oldest language schools, LSI is located in the heart of the city, virtually next door to the famous Pompidou Centre. Spread across 7 classrooms, lessons are taught by experienced tutors well trained in getting the best out of students. As for the programmes on offer, there are a range of course of varying durations and intensity, meaning there’ll be one to suit every student’s needs. Among them are courses that combine language study with gastronomy and art history lessons, designed to immerse students in French culture. There are also plenty of on-site amenities, including a computer lab, library, well-equipped kitchen, snacks and drinks machines, lounge, and movie room. Outside the classroom, leisure activities arranged by the school include ballet, basketball, horse riding and yoga. Students can also book their accommodation through the school.

Course prices from €113 per week / More info at www.lsi.edu

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