Slideshow: 7 Surprising Facts About London | Top Universities

Slideshow: 7 Surprising Facts About London

By Joseph Birdsey

Updated March 6, 2016 Updated March 6, 2016

London calling! With 19 internationally ranked universities, as well as its unique position as a global hub of finance, business, art, and culture, London remains a hugely popular choice for students, including many from abroad. But did you know that the latest edition of the QS Best Student Cities index features London as one of the world’s top five places to be a student?

We bet you didn’t know most of these seven surprising facts about London either!

For example, how much of the London Underground is, confusingly, above ground? Do you know how many languages are spoken in the city, or which London landmark it is illegal to die in? If you’re planning a study abroad adventure in the British capital, get prepared with some facts about the city! Find out more about London by clicking through the slideshow below.

 

 

Explore the world’s leading urban destinations for international students, with the latest edition of the QS Best Student Cities. This annual index assesses cities in five key categories: university rankings, student mix, desirability, employer activity and affordability.

This article was originally published in January 2016 . It was last updated in March 2016

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