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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 East London location boasts easy access to all the incredible opportunities the city has to offer.
The campus is set in a thriving area of east London. It offers our students unparalleled advantages, providing exceptional career opportunities and convenient access to transport links spanning London and beyond. With our Docklands campus overlooking the scenic water and our Stratford campuses in the centre of the buzz, there’s something to suit everyone.
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 career opportunities
UEL is closely aligned with the local community, but connected to the wider city and global audience. London City Airport is at our doorstep, and our breath-taking waterfront Docklands campus at the Royal Docks is continually growing.
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 London in nearby Shoreditch - all of which provide job opportunities across retail, hospitality, finance, technology, and jobs in creative industries.
With growing industries in East London thriving more than ever, there is no better time to join UEL.
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. This makes our East London campuses not just a place to study but also a gateway to the professional world.
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, within the next 20 years, which aims to create 36,000 new homes and 55,000 new jobs focusing on community, sustainability, and innovation. Our Docklands campus in East London sits at the centre of this exciting regeneration, offering students unique opportunities to witness and participate in a transformative period for the area.
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. Our East London campuses are perfectly situated to connect students with these life-changing opportunities.
Networking opportunities
East London Tech City – a cluster of high-tech companies that’s sprung up over the last few years - 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. Students based on our Docklands campus are ideally placed to engage with these leading organisations and expand their professional networks.
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.