Where it ranks in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, what it’s really like to study there, and what halls and living costs look like.
London Met is a properly inner-city university, with campuses on Holloway Road in Islington and in Aldgate, on the edge of the City and Shoreditch. It's a practical, career-focused university with a very diverse student body, and many students live at home and commute.
It doesn't own or manage any halls, so it can't guarantee you a room. Instead, it lists private halls across London. For 2026/27, most start at £200–£300+ a week, and Islington one-bed flats average around £2,100 a month. If you're moving to London for it, budget carefully and start your housing search early.
Known for
London Metropolitan University is 124th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 27.3, below the UK median of 48.5. Our rankings are built around the student experience, combining employability, freshers experience, happiness, nightlife, sustainability, inclusion, innovation and societies. That means big research names don’t automatically top the table. See how we score universities.
Marker shows the UK median across all ranked universities.
| Rank | University | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | Buckinghamshire New University | 33.5 |
| 123 | Goldsmiths, University of London | 27.8 |
| 124 | London Metropolitan University | 27.3 |
Each award ranks all 124 universities on one part of student life. Click through for the full table.
36th of 124 · Inclusion Score 68.9
73rd of 124 · Nightlife Score 46.7
106th of 124 · Social Score 38.4
110th of 124 · Sustainability Score 30.4
119th of 124 · Safety Score 21.1
120th of 124 · Societies Score 31.7
121st of 122 · Careers Score 13.5
122nd of 123 · Happiness Score 15
123rd of 124 · Employability Score 12.9
123rd of 124 · Affordability Score 4.1
124th of 124 · Freshers Score 17.7
124th of 124 · Innovation Score 19.1
124th of 124 · Wellbeing Score 9.1
124th of 124 · Value Score 4.8
124th of 124 · Balance Score 15.9
London as a student city
Ranked 72nd of 72 UK university cities in our Best University Cities 2027 ranking, with a score of 32.
London Metropolitan University appears in 41 of our subject league tables. Here’s where it places in each, best first.
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology | 51st | of 94 | 110 |
| Pharmacology | 21st | of 37 | 61 |
| Photography | 26th | of 44 | 72 |
| Sociology | 52nd | of 86 | 114 |
| Interior Design | 23rd | of 36 | 57 |
| Business and Management | 74th | of 114 | 107 |
| Fine Art | 38th | of 58 | 86 |
| Fashion Design | 33rd | of 49 | 72 |
| Biochemistry | 41st | of 60 | 45 |
| Quantity Surveying | 24th | of 35 | 60 |
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Science | 64th | of 93 | 56 |
| Human Resource Management | 40th | of 58 | 77 |
| Architecture | 38th | of 55 | 72 |
| Psychology | 75th | of 108 | 77 |
| Journalism | 41st | of 59 | 70 |
| Teaching | 55th | of 79 | 71 |
| Data Science | 35th | of 50 | 36 |
| Drama, Theatre and Performance | 42nd | of 60 | 38 |
| Chemistry | 31st | of 44 | 59 |
| Marketing | 62nd | of 88 | 60 |
| Social Work | 48th | of 67 | 92 |
| Sports Science | 56th | of 78 | 53 |
| Law | 70th | of 97 | 76 |
| Cyber Security | 42nd | of 58 | 60 |
| Computer Science | 74th | of 102 | 56 |
| Economics | 62nd | of 85 | 59 |
| Nursing | 62nd | of 85 | 82 |
| Animation (2D/3D) | 38th | of 52 | 71 |
| Graphic Design | 50th | of 68 | 79 |
| Media and Communication | 59th | of 79 | 56 |
| Film Production | 65th | of 87 | 73 |
| Surveying | 18th | of 24 | 46 |
| Mathematics | 46th | of 61 | 63 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 50th | of 66 | 51 |
| International Relations | 54th | of 71 | 50 |
| Real Estate | 17th | of 22 | 37 |
| Physiotherapy | 38th | of 49 | 51 |
| Primary Education | 46th | of 59 | 71 |
| Robotics | 25th | of 32 | 45 |
| Politics | 61st | of 78 | 54 |
| Forensic Science | 27th | of 31 | 27 |
Subject tables compare universities on graduate earnings, student satisfaction, teaching quality and academic support. Scores aren’t comparable between subjects.
London Metropolitan University Students' Union (MetSU) offers representation, advice and support, plus societies and events. With campuses in Islington and Aldgate, your social life is London itself: Holloway Road and Highbury & Islington for pubs and gig venues, Upper Street's bars and restaurants, and Shoreditch, Brick Lane and Spitalfields near Aldgate.
University halls cost Private halls listed by the university from £200 to £504 per week (2026/27 'from' prices; most en-suites £250–£370) (2026/27 prices).
First-year accommodation guarantee
London Met doesn't own or manage any halls of residence, so it can't guarantee students a room. All the halls it lists are privately owned, and you apply directly to each provider. For 2026/27, the university has partnered with Amber Student to help students search for and book accommodation. Private halls usually need a deposit or pre-payment of £200–£500 to secure a room.
| Hall | Area | Rooms | From | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optivo – Park House | 9.2 miles from Holloway / 5.7 miles from Aldgate | single room | £200/wk | One of the cheapest listed, but a long way from both campuses. |
| Chester House | 3.3 miles from Holloway / 6.2 miles from Aldgate | single room | £202.58/wk | Privately run hall listed by London Met. |
| Optivo – Goldsmiths House | 1.9 miles from Holloway / 3.2 miles from Aldgate | single room | £230/wk | A relatively affordable option within reach of the Holloway campus. |
| Unite Students – North Lodge | 4 miles from Holloway / 5.5 miles from Aldgate | en-suite | £250/wk | Unite Students private hall. |
| Unite Students – Station Court | 2.6 miles from Holloway / 4.4 miles from Aldgate | en-suite | £279/wk | Unite Students private hall. |
| Sanctuary Students – Coopers Court | 3.9 miles from Holloway / 1.9 miles from Aldgate | double en-suite | £294/wk | Handier for the Aldgate campus. |
| Prestige – Charles Morton Court | 1 mile from Holloway / 2.5 miles from Aldgate | en-suite | £310/wk | Between the two campuses. |
| Chapter – Highbury | 0.1 miles from Holloway campus | en-suite | £369/wk | Right next to the Holloway campus, but at a premium price. |
Prices are the university’s published weekly starting prices and can change. Always check the official accommodation site before applying.
Around the Holloway campus. Busy, well connected and full of pubs and cafés, but pricey.
A little further north, with good tube links and slightly lower rents.
East of the Aldgate campus, lively and diverse, with house shares.
Much cheaper (the university cites about £1,100 a month for a one-bed in Bexley), but a longer commute.
Top tip
Start your search early. Use the university's Amber Student partnership or its list of private halls, and apply directly to providers. Check exactly what's included and how far each hall is from your campus, as some listed halls are 5–10 miles away. Expect to pay a £200–£500 deposit or pre-payment to secure a room.
London Met is in inner London, and costs reflect that. With no university halls, most students rent privately: listed private halls cost from about £200 to over £500 a week for 2026/27. The university notes that a one-bed flat in Islington averages around £2,100 a month, so many students house-share or live further out. The Home Office asks international students in London to show £1,529 a month for living costs.
Getting around
The Holloway campus is near Holloway Road and Highbury & Islington stations, and the Aldgate campus is close to Aldgate East. A London bus fare is £1.75 (Hopper), and students aged 18+ get 30% off Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets with a Student Oyster photocard.
Weighing up your options? Here’s how nearby universities compare in the Unifresher Rankings 2027.
London Metropolitan University is 124th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 27.3. Its strongest results are for inclusion (36th).
No. London Met doesn't own or manage any halls, so it can't guarantee you a room. It lists private halls across London, and you apply directly to each provider. For 2026/27, it also partners with Amber Student for searching and booking.
Private halls listed by the university for 2026/27 start at about £200 a week for a basic single, with most en-suites from £250 to £370 a week. Studios can cost £400–£500+.
There are two: Holloway, on Holloway Road in Islington, and Aldgate, on the edge of the City of London near Aldgate East.
Chapter Highbury is just 0.1 miles from the Holloway campus, and Chapter Spitalfields and iQ Aldgate are close to Aldgate. Closer halls tend to cost more.
Usually, yes. London Met says halls need a deposit or pre-payment of £200–£500 to secure a room, often with a cooling-off period.
Get an 18+ Student Oyster photocard for 30% off Travelcards and bus passes. A single bus journey costs £1.75 with the Hopper fare.
About this guide. Rankings data comes from the Unifresher Rankings 2027 (methodology). Facts, hall prices and costs come from the university and official sources listed below. Last updated 23 October 2026.
