Location
Our east London location boasts easy access to all the incredible opportunities London has to offer
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Our east London location boasts easy access to all the incredible opportunities London has to offer
Location
Our location in the thriving area of east London offers unparalleled advantages to our students, providing exceptional career opportunities and convenient access to transport links spanning the city and beyond. Renowned as the most innovative, rapidly expanding, and culturally diverse area in the nation, east London stands as the ideal hub for students seeking career prospects, enriching life experiences, and encounters with extraordinary individuals.
East London is full of opportunities
UEL is closely aligned with the local community, rest of London, and the world with London City Airport at our doorstep. Our breathtaking waterfront Docklands campus at the Royal Docks is continually growing with industry giants, start-ups and SMEs in the local area. Our Stratford campuses are located in a bustling commercial and cultural hub which includes the development of Stratford City, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford East, and Tech City in nearby Shoreditch - all of which provide job opportunities across retail, hospitality, finance, technology, and creative industry sectors.
All of our campuses have easy access to transport hubs via the DLR and Elizabeth Line, connecting our students to employment opportunities within London and beyond.
Lauren's top picks
Lauren was born and raised in Hackney and east London has always held a special place in her heart. Her grandparents ran a local pub in the area and her mum worked in east London her entire life.
Uma's top picks
Uma was born in New York, raised in Amsterdam and now calls east London her home. When she’s not dancing professionally, Uma loves to spend time exploring all the shops, restaurants, and bars east London has to offer.
Saiful's top picks
Saiful has been a Londoner for his whole life and has lived through all the changes east London has gone through. From art and music, through to business and sport, east London has it all.
Regenerating the Royal Docks
Over £5bn is being invested into our local area, the Royal Docks, which aims to create 30,000 new homes and 41,500 new jobs focusing on community, sustainability, and innovation.
World-class facilities
Newham is home to world-class healthcare facilities such as the Royal London Hospital and Newham University Hospital, providing pathways to careers in medicine, nursing, allied health professions, and biomedical sciences.
Networking opportunities
The emergence of Tech City in east London includes some of the most prosperous start-ups such as Monzo, Deliveroo, Wise, and Citymapper. This provides networking opportunities and support for our students pursuing careers in the tech and digital industries.
Find out about east London
Check out some of the best spots that east London has to offer below. From museums to shopping, east London has something for everyone.