Student Accommodations near Glasgow Caledonian University (London Campus)

iQ Magenta House is among the closest options to GCU London student accommodation in London, just a 0.3-mile walk from campus.

Rooms range from around £200 to £ 610 per week, depending on room type and location, with the average distance from campus under 0.5 miles.

Book 6–9 months in advance. GCU London has September, January, and May intakes, and accommodation in Spitalfields can become limited mid-year, so January and May students should book early. 

Studios, en-suites, non-en-suites, and shared apartments are the most common options for GCU London accommodation.

Shoreditch High Street is the nearest station, a 10-minute walk from the Fashion Street campus.

GCU London is the postgraduate campus of Glasgow Caledonian University, and the first Scottish university campus to open in London. Students live in GCU London accommodation offered by amber to stay near their coursework & fellow students. Top accommodations include Chapter Aldgate & Drapery Place. Amber lists student accommodation near GCU London within a 0.3 to 0.5mile radius, starting from £200 per week.

Glasgow Caledonian University London Campus is located at 40 Fashion Street, Spitalfields, London E1 6PX, & was established in 2010 as GCU’s postgraduate campus in the capital. The campus offers postgraduate programmes including MBA and MSc courses in areas such as Finance and Risk, Fashion and Luxury, Banking, Management, Business, Marketing, Public Health, Construction, & Project Management. Students have access to modern facilities including lecture theatres, group learning spaces, and a library, providing a supportive environment for postgraduate study in the heart of London. 

Students studying at GCU London can choose from a wide range of studio accommodation in London near the campus, including en-suites, non-en-suites, and shared apartments. Here are a few popular options for students seeking Glasgow Caledonian University London Campus student accommodation: 

Aldgate East Tube Station, served by the District and Hammersmith & City lines, is the closest Underground station, around a 5-minute walk (0.3 miles) from campus. Shoreditch High Street Overground station is approximately a 10-minute walk away, while Liverpool Street Station, served by the Central, Elizabeth and Circle lines as well as National Rail, is around an 8- to 10-minute walk. Several bus routes, including 388, 8, 15, 42, 25, 40, 115, 67, 78, 100, 254, 135 and 205, stop near Fashion Street. Full-time students aged 18+ can also apply for the 18+ Student Oyster photocard, offering 30% off eligible Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes. 

Student life at GCU London offers opportunities to get involved through the Student Council, clubs, societies, seminars, events, gigs, & exhibitions. Students can take part in student-led activities, connect with peers through social & interest-based groups, and attend academic seminars, guest talks, & networking events that support their learning and professional development. The campus also provides a well-stocked library & dedicated study zones for focused study. Outside campus, students can relax at the Nomadic Community Garden, enjoy views of Tower Bridge, or explore Borough Market.