Practical information

How do you get to UCL? How can you find housing? Where can you study a language? What about sports? The purpose of this section is to help you find answers to all the practical questions you may be asking before you get here.

However, if you can’t find the answers you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the online form.

You might also like to check out the "Guide pratique de l'étudiant"(fr) published by the University’s Student Support Office. This contains a wealth of useful information both for students and for researchers and lecturers.

Your questions

Before you get here
- How do I find accommodation?
- What living costs can I expect?
- How do I find a crèche or a school for my children?
- How do I get to UCL?

Please also see our Legal and Administrative issues webpage.

Once you’re here
- Internet, libraries, ... how does it all work?
- Where can I study a language?
- What insurance cover will I be able to benefit from?(fr)
- What about cultural events?(fr)
- Where can I play my sport?
- How do I open a bank account?
- Where will I find shops, restaurants, cafés, etc?
- Where can I register for medical care? (fr)
- Where can I find social assistance? (fr)
- What facilities are available for the disabled?
- Where can I practise my religion? (fr) 

Students can also check out the section "When you arrive at UCL". 

| 20/07/2011 |