Starting at UEL

Getting here and getting around

New to London? Don’t worry, both the Docklands and Stratford campuses are easy to get to and they provide great jumping off points for both days in the city and trips out to the countryside. Try using our interactive campus maps for detailed information about on-campus facilities and where we are in London:

• London Map

Find out more about our campuses, places to eat and travel information. These campus pages are full of useful information.

• Docklands
• Stratford

Travelcards

The cheapest way for you to use public transport in London is with a Travelcard: these allow you to travel on the tube, buses and overground trains. Travelcards can be purchased at discounted rates if you buy them for a longer period of time – monthly, annually, etc. If you ask at your nearest station the staff will be able to advise you on the best option for you.

18+ Oyster Cards

If you are a full-time undergraduate student, you can apply for an 18+ Oyster card which gives you a 30% discount on adult rate fares. You can apply for an 18+ Oyster card online at www.tfl.gov.uk/photocard

To apply you need:

• to be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student OR
• to be enrolled as a part-time student on a UEL programme that runs for more than 14 weeks AND be in receipt of a fee grant, course grant or Access to Learning Fund

AND

• a current Student Number
• programme dates (if your course is less than a year)
• a digital photo of yourself (head and shoulders)
• debit or credit card to pay the £5 application fee.

Once your application is received, your Oyster Photocard should arrive at your address within seven days. .

Cycling

For an easy, cheap and healthy way to get around the city why not go by bike? London has many dedicated cycle routes, including several around both campuses. Bikes are also available for hire from UEL and the first 30 minutes are free!

For more information on cycling in London visit www.lcc.org.uk

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