New report: London students are happier and more satisfied than students elsewhere in England
A new report published by HEPI and London Higher shows that students in London are more likely than those in all other English regions to say their experience has exceeded their expectations. They are also among the happiest, with more rating their happiness as a 9 or 10 out of 10 than in any other part of the UK.
The report Living and Learning in London: What the HEPI / Advance HE Student Academic Experience Survey tells us about life in the capital challenges commonly held assumptions about studying in London and shows the real experience that students have when studying in the capital.
According to the report, London students are :
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More likely than those in all other English regions to say their experience exceeded their expectations.
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Significantly more likely to rate their happiness out of 10 at either nine or 10 than those in any other part of the UK.
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Most likely, out of all English regions, to say they would choose the same course and institution again (6% - the same as the North West).
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Most likely in the UK to say they are prepared for life beyond university, at 57%, perhaps due to the diversity of the city and range of employment opportunities.
Dr Diana Beech, Chief Executive Officer, London Higher, said:
"Our Living and Learning in London report reveals some really positive data around London students’ perceptions of their studies. London’s student population is very diverse and has a large group of commuter students and mature students, so it is great to see both of these groups were the most satisfied with their experience. Similarly, we are proud to also be catering well to our international students who are seeing value in a higher education from a London university."
So, it's official! Studying in the UK's capital is an experience not worth missing. Explore our range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses at SOAS and live in one of the most diverse and fulfilling cities in the world.
