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About London Metropolitan University

1. London Metropolitan University distance from the City Centre:

• Underground (Tube)- 10-15 minutes

• Bus - 30-45 minutes

• Taxi - 20-30 minutes

• Walking - 60 minutes

2. London Metropolitan University follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 14 weeks.

3. The best month to book a London Metropolitan University student accommodation on-campus after the university offer to study is accepted is March. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - March

• New postgraduate - May

• For returning students - June

4. Other Campuses of London Metropolitan University

• London Metropolitan University (Commercial Road Campus)

London Metropolitan University Accommodation Off-Campus Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in London. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £600/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular London MET university accommodation options include iQ Tufnell House, Rathbone Place, Londonist Therese House, and Drapery Place.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £1,500/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended London Metropolitan University private lets include Luxury Superior Studio less than 1 km from Brick Lane, The Acton Flats, and Modern bright flat with balcony, courtyard and gym.

Secure Private Accommodation Near London Metropolitan University Without a University Offer Letter

Unite Students, iQ Student Accommodation, and Student Roost accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near London Metropolitan University

1. Islington

Islington’s average rent is around £1,400/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include iQ East Court, The Lyra, The Stay Club North Acton, and Arbury Court.

• Underground (Tube)- 10 minutes

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-40 minutes

2. Hoxton

Hoxton’s average rent is around £1,300/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include iQ Highbury, Albany Residences, and The Strand Studios.

• Underground (Tube)- 10 minutes

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-40 minutes

3. Camden Town

Camden Town’s average rent is around £1,500/month. It’s a 40-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Student Living Heights Unite, Emily Bowes Court Unite, and iQ Bloomsbury.

• Underground (Tube)- 10 minutes

• Bus - 20-25 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 40-45 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.