London's most central university, with four riverside campuses in a single square mile in the heart of London. King's has connections with people and organisations all over London from government, business and industry to charities, sport and culture. As a student it costs you less to enjoy London; discounts are plentiful at shops, cinemas, restaurants, bars, clubs, cinemas, theatres and for travel; plus subsidised on-campus facilities including shops, cafes, bars, gyms, pools, clubs and societies.

Students at King's have a choice of living at King's residences (which includes those managed by Unite and Fresh), University of London intercollegiate halls, or the University Home scheme. The majority of accommodation options are in central London, close to King��s teaching campuses and within London travel zones 1 and 2. Accommodation is guaranteed for all first-year undergraduates, as long as they meet the application criteria and the application deadline, which is published on the university website.

You can take part in sport and exercise at a number of different levels. It's up to you! Some level of participation is good for your general well-being and, knowing this, universities are working hard to offer the best facilities and opportunities they can to meet your needs. See a summary of exercise and sport provision below, or search the Sports Table to discover which sports and activities are offered at each university. Performance sport (varsity level, which is competition between universities through BUCS �C British Universities & Colleges Sport). Intramural sport (competition level within your university). Social and recreational sport (informal participation). Health and well-being or lifestyle (e.g. gym, fitness, yoga and pilates classes, swimming pool). Summary Student sports club members: 2,980 Number of sports offered through student-run sports clubs: 73 Teams in non-BUCS leagues: 52 Performance Sport BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport) is the national governing body for sport in higher education in the UK. BUCS ranking (2015�C16): 37th Teams in BUCS leagues: 71 Teams in BUCS premier leagues: 6 Intramural Sport Intramural sport is sport played between students at a university or college. Teams are generally made up from halls, societies, or groups of friends. On offer there could be 5-a-side, soccer 6s, 11-a-side football, rugby 7s, badminton and squash leagues. Outdoor intramural sports: 2 Outdoor intramural sports teams: 8 Social and Recreational Sport This is more casual, requiring no regular commitment. Hours per week of timetabled informal participation sports programmes: 60 Sports and physical activity programmes per week: 44 Health and Wellbeing This is not to do with chasing the prize and winning the race, but physical exercise as an end in its own right �C for personal benefit and well-being. Go at your own pace. Health and wellbeing programme Yes Health and wellbeing referrals Yes Health and wellbeing assessments Yes Fitness classes (bookable, instructor-led): 50 Fitness class student capacity: 600 Sports Bursaries and Scholarships Sports scholarships (or equivalent) programmes Yes Number of students supported (2015�C16): 30 Sports scholars (2015�C16): 30 The figures above are responses to a survey based on the 2015�C16 academic year. The numbers of classes are per week in term-time.