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Planning to study at Imperial College London? Need a safe place to stay while you’re studying in London? Looking for high-specification Imperial College London student accommodation?
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Sanctuary Students can help!
We are proud to provide some of the best Imperial College London student accommodation around. All rooms are spacious, fully equipped and many are en-suite.
Rent is fully inclusive too. All bills, internet, Wi-Fi, heating, electricity and contents insurance is included.
We have properties within a short walk, bus or tube ride from Imperial College London. All properties are safe, secure, protected by CCTV and provide private spaces to relax and social spaces to unwind.
Staying with Sanctuary Students is about much more than just a room too!
Student housing FAQs
About Imperial College London
Imperial College London was created as part of Prince Albert’s vision of a progressive system of education and research. First launched in 1907, the college merged the Royal College of Science, Royal School of Mines, and City and Guilds College into a single institution.
The college is known for science, engineering, technology, business and medicine. All of its courses have these five topics as their focus.
Courses include aeronautical engineering, bioengineering, computing, materials, chemistry, mathematics, physics, brain sciences, immunology and inflammation, infectious diseases, finance, innovation & entrepreneurship, and management.
The main campus at Imperial College London is in South Kensington, with satellite campuses in White City, Silwood Park and within teaching hospitals in the capital.
The college has around 19,500 students divided between undergraduates and postgraduates.
Student life in London
Studying in London has to be one of the best ways to spend your student life.
Our Imperial College London student accommodation is in the centre of town and a short distance from class and local amenities.
Tube stations and bus stops are never more than a few minutes’ walk away and shops, cafés, pubs, bars, clubs, museums, galleries and other amenities are never far away either.
The college itself is close to Knightsbridge, Natural History Museum, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Victoria and Albert Museum, Chelsea FC Museum and Stadium, Saatchi Gallery, Belgravia, Buckingham Palace and other highlights of London.
London is an amazing place to be a student and safer than you might think!
What type of Imperial College London student accommodation do you offer?
All of our Imperial College London student accommodation is made up of purpose-built rooms, mostly en-suite. Each student room is private with a lockable door, spacious enough to kick back and relax in, and fully furnished and equipped. There’s everything here you’ll need to be able to enjoy your life as a student!
When should I book my Imperial College London student accommodation?
We recommend booking your Imperial College London student accommodation as soon as your place is confirmed. We typically recommend booking early as our London student flats are incredibly popular.
There are a lot of students at Imperial College London and many of them want to live off-campus in private spaces. The earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a spot.
What’s included in the rent?
Everything is included in the rent! All Sanctuary Students accommodation is fully inclusive. The rent you see is the rent you pay. That includes bills, heating, water, electricity, broadband, Wi-Fi, cleaning of social spaces, building maintenance, security and even contents insurance!
Staying with Sanctuary Students is about much more than just a room too!
Is your Imperial College London student accommodation safe and secure?
Yes, our Imperial College London student accommodation is safe and secure. Buildings all have lockable exterior doors (usually keycard) and all rooms have individual locking doors.
Buildings also have CCTV inside and out to help keep everyone safe. We take your safety and security very seriously!
Can I view your London student accommodation before I commit?
Yes, you can definitely view our Imperial College London student accommodation before you book. Visit any individual building page and select the ‘Arrange viewing’ button. Fill in the form, give us three dates you can make it and we’ll arrange a viewing.
We’ll show you the exact room you’ll be staying in wherever possible or an identical room if yours isn’t ready.
What do I need to bring with me when I move in?
You just need to bring your clothes, study materials, towels and anything you need to make your life comfortable. Our student accommodation in London includes everything else and all rooms are fully furnished and equipped with the basics.
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Transport in London
As Britain’s capital, transport links into and out of London are plentiful.
London has access to multiple airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted and Luton. All are linked to the city via road, rail and coach.
London has multiple railway stations that cover the entire United Kingdom and Europe. Stations include London Liverpool Street, St Pancras International, King's Cross St Pancras, Waterloo, Paddington and many others.
The London Underground (tube) covers the entire city of London with several lines criss-crossing the city including Russell Square, Warren Street, Tottenham Court Road and London Euston Station, which are all just minutes from your student accommodation.
London also has lots of road links but driving in the city can be a challenge. There is also the London Congestion Charge to consider as well as parking!
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