When you arrive
Before you arrive you’ll be sent all the information you need to make the arrivals process as easy as possible.
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Hear what our students have to say about settling into life at university
From Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the Piccadilly Line eastbound and change at Green Park onto the Jubilee Line
- Change at London Bridge and catch a train to New Cross or New Cross Gate.
Alternatively, you can:
- Take the Elizabeth Line towards Shenfield and change onto the Overground at Whitechapel.
- Take the Overground from Whitechapel to New Cross Gate.
From Stansted Airport (STN)
- Take the train to Liverpool Street Station
- Take a bus from Liverpool Street Station to London Bridge. There are number of buses you can take including the 35, 47, 48, 149 and 344.
- At London Bridge take a train to New Cross or New Cross Gate.
From London City Airport (LCY)
Take the DLR train westbound to Lewisham or Deptford Bridge. Both are around a 15-minute bus journey from campus.
From Luton Airport (LTN)
Shuttle buses connect the airport to Luton station, from where you catch the Thameslink train to London Bridge, then travel to New Cross or New Cross Gate stations by mainline train.
From Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Catch a train to East Croydon station. Change there and take the train to New Cross Gate. The journey time is about one hour.
From Central London
Trains run from Charing Cross, Waterloo East, Cannon Street and London Bridge. Journey time is roughly 10-15 minutes.
More information
Check TfL, National Rail or Citymapper to find alternative travel options and to check the cost of your journey.
London is a fantastic place to be a student. It’s a city that's constantly changing and offering up new experiences, and it has a huge mix of people from all walks of life. We also have world-famous galleries, museums, theatres, festivals, shops, markets and parks for you to explore - many of them for free.
Find out more about life in London.
You are eligible for NHS healthcare if you are enrolled on a full time course lasting six months or longer. Please ensure you register with a local GP.
The nearest hospital is Lewisham hospital.
Generally, international students find it easy to transition to life in London, but if you’re struggling then we can offer a whole range of support. This includes our on-site Careers Service and Counselling Service.
Find out more about the support we offer.
Mobile phones
International calls to and from mobile phones can be expensive so you may want to buy a low cost UK mobile phone or SIM card when you arrive in the UK.
International calls are cheaper between the hours of 8pm and 7am, and at weekends. You can dial direct to over 180 countries from the UK. Simply Dial: 00 + country code + area code.
Internet access
There is wifi across campus and internet access in halls. There are also Mac and PCs available to use in the Rutherford Building (Library) on campus. The library opening times are usually 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Postal services
New Cross Road Post Office (500 New Cross Road, SE14 6TL) is just a short work from campus and offers international postage services. Postage stamps can be bought at the Students’ Union shop on campus, most local shops and supermarkets.