City University of London 2023 Applicants Thread

In terms of the social aspects such as making friends and the facilities that are offered, do you think it would be better to apply to garden halls accommodation or one of the undergrad ones such as cross court house? Garden halls would be my top choice, but as its intercollegiate halls and a mix of undergraduate and postgraduate students I worry that it would be difficult to make friends. Do most undergraduate students tend to go in the undergraduate halls offered by the uni?

Hi all,

First of all, congratulations on your offer. I am a final-year Economics student at City University and lived in halls during my first year. I lived in Romano Court, formerly known as Liberty Court, and found my experience very pleasant. When I was there, the facilities were nice and clean, my room and kitchen were spacious, the accommodation was very sociable and I made plenty of friends. Being so central, it is convenient for days out, nights out and travelling to the university (it's only a 10-minute walk). I had friends in the other accommodations, which are priced higher, and they had good experiences too. As, for private accommodation, you should consider what is most important to you and make an informed decision based on your priorities.

If you have any more questions, I would be happy to answer them.

-Luke, BSc Eonomics

how would you compare city and a Russel group? would you say going to a Russel group instead of city actually brings much advantages and if so what are they? i noticed city is ranked basically the same as queen Mary ( Russel group) hence I'm confused as to what difference are there between the two?

Asking the uni rep may give you good info about City and other unis but just be careful about bias. Russel group is better recognised so if you had two students from a Russel group and City and both have no portfolio then the Russel Group student will be more likely to get hired.

The level of teaching is better on average, the content is harder - therefore harder to get a 1st on average. Higher level employers know this so they 'target' higher Russel Group unis to get better employees.

Specific courses may be better in City compared to lower ranked Russel Groups like queen mary, for example business since City has Bayes business school.

It really depends which course you want to do and which universities you're comparing but on average a Russel Group uni will be better than City.

Hi , i got admit from bayes , queen mary , manchester and kings for Msc finance and Accounting , can you help me out and rank which of this is the best for studies , employment , reputation and if being in London is beneficial for Bayes as i am inclined towards Bayes from all other options due to it’s finance degree reputation

Hi , i got admit from bayes , queen mary , manchester and kings for Msc finance and Accounting , can you help me out and rank which of this is the best for studies , employment , reputation and if being in London is beneficial for Bayes as i am inclined towards Bayes from all other options due to it’s finance degree reputation

how would you compare city and a Russel group? would you say going to a Russel group instead of city actually brings much advantages and if so what are they? i noticed city is ranked basically the same as queen Mary ( Russel group) hence I'm confused as to what difference are there between the two?

Hi , i got admit from bayes , queen mary , manchester and kings for Msc finance and Accounting , can you help me out and rank which of this is the best for studies , employment , reputation and if being in London is beneficial for Bayes as i am inclined towards Bayes from all other options due to it’s finance degree reputation

Hey, idk if you applied yet but i've heard good things about Romano court and that Arbour house is well known for parties etc

Hi all,

I lived in Romano Court when I was in my first year and it was a good time. I met lots of people from gatherings at different flats and enjoyed the local amenities with them. My favourite place nearby was Bounce which was a restaurant/bar where you can also play ping pong. Had some great nights there.

-Luke, BSc Economics

Hey just received great news that City university have confirmed my place on the MSc Mental Health Nursing course September 2023 intake and I’m very pleased and excited about starting very very soon. Would love to meet fellow master students who are also studying in September 2023. Let me know any group chats, insta names or anything else to get into contact with people!

Applied for Criminology, I do sociology, history and philosophy and I am predicted ABB. City is easy for me to commute to and they have one of the best rankings in the UK for criminology (1st in London). Other universities I’m interested in are Birmingham, Kingston and Westminster

dm me with youyr instagram, we can start for 2023 applicants

Just got an admit to Bayes Business School for the MSc Banking and International Finance course for the 2023 intake. Would love to meet fellow master students who are also studying in September 2023. Let me know any group chats, insta names or anything else to get into contact with people

Hi! Im not so sure who to ask but I need help with something. I have received both offers from Henley Business School (Reading) and Bayes (Cass) Business School (City, London), for International business/management. I am very confused as to which one I prefer and would rather go to. I was wondering if anyone has any insight or thoughts about which one I should consider as my top option, because as of right now I honestly have no clue. please let me know!