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International student life

With 122 nationalities represented on our campus, Middlesex is one of the world's most international universities.

When you study with us, you'll live and learn with people from all different cultures and backgrounds. You'll join a global community that starts in London and reaches right across the world.

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Magnus from Norway - BA Interior Architecture

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Yash from India - BSc Economics

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Aiza from Malaysia - BA Graphic Design

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Yousef from Qatar - Business Management BA

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London has been voted the best student city in the world, according to QS Best Student Cities 2024

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Application support

Talk with one of our advisors in 19 locations around the world, from Hong Kong to Mumbai. They'll help with your application, funding, move to London, visas and more.

Before you come

Before you come to Middlesex

Moving to a new country can seem like a big deal so we make sure you have all the advice and support you need.

  • Whether you choose to live in our halls of residence or rent a room privately, we'll help you choose accommodation to suit you.
  • Many of our international students need a visa to study in the UK. Applying for a student visa isn't as complicated as you might think. Find out how we support you with visas and immigration.
  • We can give you advice about finance for international students including scholarships as well as information about budgeting and how much it costs to live and study in London.

"I've always felt welcome here. You're part of an international community and London is a great place to be a student because of networking opportunities and job opportunities." Michael from Poland, BA Banking and Finance

Student vlogs
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Four of our international students share their vlogs about life on campus

When you arrive

When you arrive at Middlesex

We'll give you a special welcome before Freshers’ Week. And you'll get a guided tour of the University and the city, help with registration, and opportunities to meet other students and join in social activities.

We'll tell you everything you need to know about London life, from how to open a bank account to how to register with a doctor. We can also pair you up with a 'buddy'. That's a second or third year student who can show you around and help you out.

How we'll make you feel at home

  • We provide free confidential support for personal issues, your finances, and your academic studies through our Student Support team
  • We'll help you find work while you study and a job when you graduate. Even when you go back to your home country. Find out about our employment support 
  • Our student helpdesk - UniHelp - offers online or face-to-face support.  
  • Our International student advice team can help with any questions such as visa and immigration issues.

"I have met people from all ethnicities and walks of life, and learned about their heritage and cultures. It's fascinating, and it makes it so easy to fit in." Mariam Humed -  BA Sociology with Criminology