London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London

Students' Union

The Students' Representative Council (SRC) is a student-run organisation which represents the voices and interests of LSHTM’s student community of around 1,200 full-time learners. All students become registered members upon enrolment at the university, and the council is organised by elected representatives. Each course has at least one representative, whose role is to establish a fair dialogue between students and the university, to create an improved student experience and cultivate a positive university community.

All LSHTM students benefit from membership to the University of London (UoL), which represents a network of over 170,000 students enrolled at various London institutions. UoL provides a huge amount of resources, as well as running many clubs and societies which can be joined by any of its members.

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine students on Postgraduate Search say:

“LSHTM has some student groups for those interested in specific research areas - such as Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health. These groups often host interesting events.”

Clubs and Societies

The University of London’s Student Union, Student Central is an organisation which serves students from its 17 member institutions and three central academic bodies. This represents over 170,000 current students, and commands a huge amount of resources and opportunities as well as having a student centre in central London with a swimming pool, gymnasium, stationary shop, several cafés and a lively bar with regular events and activities.

Student Central also organises a large selection of competitive and recreational sports teams across the whole University of London, as well as many special interest societies and seasonal events.

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine students on Postgraduate Search say:

“LSHTM has some student groups for those interested in specific research areas - such as Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health. These groups often host interesting events.”

City Life

London is a rich and diverse capital city, with a truly international population and a long and fascinating history which can be seen in its built landscape and its many cultures. There is much for students to discover in a place which is constantly changing and reinventing itself. London has more international students than any other, and is rated as the world’s Best Student City 2022 by QS Top universities.

London is one of the greenest cities in the world, with a historic network of large parks, tree-lined canals and garden squares. It produces and attracts some of the best cultural events, with internationally-renowned art galleries, live music venues and theatre productions. Its international population contributes to an incredible landscape of cuisines, and is a cultural melting pot in so many other ways.

London’s public transport network offers many ways to traverse the city, ensuring all LSHTM students can make the most of their time while studying.

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine students on Postgraduate Search say:

“If you throw yourself into everything London has to offer it's a lot of fun.”

Cost of a pint This is the average cost of a pint.

Source: IDP Connect 2019

£3.30 - £4.10

per pint