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East London is one of the best places in the world to be a student.

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East London is one of the best places in the world to be a student.

East London wants you. No matter who you are or where you're from.

East London is a creative hub of opportunity and innovation. We are in the most culturally diverse and exciting area in the capital.

With campuses in Stratford and the Royal Albert Dock, we're at the heart of it all.

Nowhere else quite matches the diverse community in East London - check out our interactive 'Where Next' platform to experience East London for yourself!

Discover East London – Where Next platform

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Regeneration in the Royal Docks is going to create 35,000 jobs and 12,000 homes in Newham, East London, and over £5bn of investment by 2038.

Enjoy unforgettable nights out

East London nightlife is tough to beat. The streets of Shoreditch are lined with unique places to go, from Judge and Jury, a restaurant in an old courthouse, to Trapeze, a circus themed bar. Dalston is another popular spot with all types of bars, from jazz to DJs. But perhaps one of London's best kept secrets is Hackney Wick, with its warehouse spaces for raves and hidden bars.

Outside Stratford station at night.

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Head to the shops

Head to Westfield in Stratford and Canary Wharf for high-street shops, restaurants, cinemas, and more. Prefer to shop independent? Old Spitalfields Market is home to indie brands and Broadway Market is loved by foodies.

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Mudchute City Farm is a 32-acre space dedicated to biodiversity – try horse riding or sample local produce with the Canary Wharf backdrop. Nowhere else quite matches the diverse community in East London! Check out our interactive 'Where Next' platform to discover what the area has to offer from those that love it and live it east!

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What our students say

Bianca and Einer's East London Vlog #UELOpenDay20

Bianca and Einer's East London Vlog #UELOpenDay20

Watch our current students Bianca and Einer as they show you around some of their favourite spots for food and activities in East London. All of which are within easy reach from the university campuses.

Noor talks careers #UELOpenDay20

Noor talks careers #UELOpenDay20

Noor talks about her volunteering experience - how she fundraised £1,000 whilst working with SKT Welfare and visiting Reyhanlı, Turkey.

Sadia talks about East London #UelOpenDay20

Sadia talks about East London #UelOpenDay20

Interested in studying here but wondering what life is like in East London? Listen to Sadia from Bangladesh as she talks about the amazing activities in and around East London.

#ChooseUEL​ - Suleman

#ChooseUEL​ - Suleman

Suleman talks about why he choose UEL

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Find out about East London

Markets

London’s markets were historically the hearts of the communities they served.

Art

East London celebrates creativity with unusual exhibitions, galleries of all sizes and lots of new talent.

Families

East London is perfect for families as well as students.

Outdoors

East London has lots of green spaces where you can get a daily dose of fresh air, your nature fix in the city and your boots muddy.

Shopping

East London is a great shopping destination where you can find household brands alongside small designers and boutique shops.

Nightlife

This part of London has it all from boutique cocktail bars, basement clubs, themed party palaces, traditional pubs, warehouse raves and more.

Finding us

See our campus maps, get directions on how to travel to and between our campuses.

Museums

From wonderfully weird to contagiously curious, East London is abundant with history and has some fantastic museums highlighting its communities.

Theatre

East London has a variety of venues showing contemporary productions, award-winning shows and comic acts that rival the West End's theatre reputation.

Connected campus

Welcome to the Connected Campus which is a £20M+ investment plan putting students and staff at the heart of everything we do whilst on campus or virtually.

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