Where it ranks in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, what it’s really like to study there, and what halls and living costs look like.
Middlesex is a modern London university with one campus in Hendon, north-west London. Hendon Central and Hendon stations are close by, and central London is about 20 minutes away on the Northern line or Thameslink. It's known for creative, media, business and health courses, and many students commute from home.
It has just three halls: Usher Hall opposite campus, and Platt Hall and Writtle House in Colindale, about 20 minutes' walk away. Rooms cost about £217–£245 a week for 2026/27, so London prices apply. There's no deadline, but rooms aren't guaranteed, so apply early if you want halls.
Known for
Middlesex University is 116th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 36.2, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | SOAS University of London | 37 |
| 115 | University of Central Lancashire | 36.9 |
| 116 | Middlesex University | 36.2 |
| 117 | University of Wolverhampton | 35.6 |
| 118 | University of Bedfordshire | 35.5 |
Each award ranks all 124 universities on one part of student life. Click through for the full table.
10th of 124 · Inclusion Score 76.4
68th of 124 · Nightlife Score 48
82nd of 124 · Social Score 45.3
92nd of 124 · Sustainability Score 42.3
103rd of 124 · Affordability Score 42.8
110th of 124 · Balance Score 31.1
111th of 123 · Happiness Score 28.1
112th of 124 · Societies Score 35.7
114th of 124 · Wellbeing Score 24.3
115th of 124 · Value Score 24.9
114th of 122 · Careers Score 17.7
116th of 124 · Employability Score 17.8
118th of 124 · Innovation Score 31.8
119th of 124 · Freshers Score 32.2
124th of 124 · Safety Score 14.9
London as a student city
Ranked 67th of 72 UK university cities in our Best University Cities 2027 ranking, with a score of 39.6.
Middlesex University appears in 33 of our subject league tables. Here’s where it places in each, best first.
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics | 14th | of 32 | 85 |
| Veterinary Science | 5th | of 10 | 35 |
| Architecture | 29th | of 55 | 96 |
| Interior Design | 19th | of 36 | 67 |
| Teaching | 42nd | of 79 | 115 |
| Biochemistry | 33rd | of 60 | 95 |
| Midwifery | 30th | of 54 | 78 |
| Criminology | 53rd | of 94 | 108 |
| Marketing | 50th | of 88 | 110 |
| Fine Art | 34th | of 58 | 99 |
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 64th | of 108 | 113 |
| Nursing | 51st | of 85 | 107 |
| Sports Science | 47th | of 78 | 100 |
| Computer Science | 63rd | of 102 | 112 |
| Economics | 53rd | of 85 | 94 |
| Biomedical Science | 58th | of 93 | 90 |
| Business and Management | 72nd | of 114 | 113 |
| Music | 36th | of 56 | 76 |
| Social Work | 44th | of 67 | 104 |
| Law | 65th | of 97 | 93 |
| Data Science | 34th | of 50 | 54 |
| Sociology | 59th | of 86 | 101 |
| Cyber Security | 40th | of 58 | 74 |
| Graphic Design | 47th | of 68 | 95 |
| Primary Education | 41st | of 59 | 86 |
| Product Design | 30th | of 43 | 67 |
| Animation (2D/3D) | 37th | of 52 | 73 |
| Human Resource Management | 42nd | of 58 | 70 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 48th | of 66 | 54 |
| Neuroscience | 19th | of 26 | 43 |
| Media and Communication | 58th | of 79 | 61 |
| Film Production | 65th | of 87 | 73 |
| Information Technology | 16th | of 21 | 34 |
Subject tables compare universities on graduate earnings, student satisfaction, teaching quality and academic support. Scores aren’t comparable between subjects.
Middlesex Students' Union (MDXSU) runs clubs, societies, events and advice. On campus there's the Sheppard Library, the Fitness Pod and MDX House, all close to Usher Hall. The halls Residents Assistant team runs sports, cultural celebrations, food events and socials. Hendon itself is fairly quiet, but central London's nightlife, gigs and culture are about 20 minutes away by tube or train.
University halls cost £217.35–£245.28 per week (2026/27, 40-week contracts from 14 September 2026 to 21 June 2027, bills included) (2026/27 prices).
First-year accommodation guarantee
Middlesex doesn't state an accommodation guarantee. There's no deadline to apply, but the university advises applying as early as possible: applications for September courses open in April (November for January starts). Middlesex has three halls of residence, and many students commute from home or rent privately.
| Hall | Area | Rooms | From | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writtle House | Colindale, about 20 minutes' walk from Hendon campus | single or double room, shared kitchen and facilities | £217.35/wk | A quiet hall popular with mature students: 26 standard rooms (£217.35) and 10 doubles (£224.28). It's 5 minutes from Colindale tube. |
| Platt Hall | Colindale, about 20 minutes' walk from Hendon campus | en-suite (flats of six) | £239.68/wk | The largest hall, with 540 en-suites and a lively community. It's 5 minutes from Colindale tube and on the 125 bus route. |
| Usher Hall | Hendon, opposite campus | en-suite | £245.28/wk | 182 en-suites in two blocks, right by the library and Fitness Pod. It's 12 minutes' walk to Hendon and Hendon Central stations. |
Prices are the university’s published weekly starting prices and can change. Always check the official accommodation site before applying.
Around campus. Suburban, convenient for lectures, with lots of shared houses.
A newer, built-up area near Platt Hall and Writtle House, with a Northern line station.
Further along the Northern line. Busy high streets and varied rents.
Top tip
Apply from April if you're starting in September: there's no deadline, but early applicants have the best chance of their preferred hall. Rent is paid in two or three termly instalments, and there's a 2% discount if you pay the full 40-week rent by the deadline. For later years, the Accommodation team can help with renting privately.
Living in London isn't cheap. Middlesex says you're likely to need around £1,200 a month to live comfortably away from home, not counting tuition or visa costs. Halls cost £217–£245 a week for 2026/27, with bills included, on a 40-week contract, so rent alone is roughly £8,700–£9,800 a year. Paying in full early earns a 2% discount.
Getting around
Hendon campus is a 12-minute walk from Hendon Central (Northern line) and Hendon (Thameslink) stations, and central London is about 20 minutes away. Colindale halls are 5 minutes from Colindale tube. A London bus fare is £1.75 (Hopper), and students aged 18+ get 30% off Travelcards and bus passes with a Student Oyster photocard.
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Middlesex University is 116th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 36.2. Its strongest results are for inclusion (10th).
Its London campus is in Hendon, north-west London, near Hendon Central (Northern line) and Hendon (Thameslink) stations. Central London is about 20 minutes away. Despite the name, it's not in the county of Middlesex.
No guarantee is stated. Applications open in April for September starters, with no deadline, but rooms in the three halls are limited, so apply early.
For 2026/27, Writtle House costs £217.35–£224.28 a week, Platt Hall £239.68 and Usher Hall £245.28. All contracts run for 40 weeks from 14 September 2026, and bills are included.
Usher Hall is directly opposite the Hendon campus. Platt Hall and Writtle House are in Colindale, about 20 minutes' walk away and 5 minutes from Colindale tube.
Middlesex suggests around £1,200 a month to live comfortably away from home, excluding tuition fees. Halls rent alone is about £8,700–£9,800 for the year.
Yes. An 18+ Student Oyster photocard gives you 30% off adult Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets, and a single bus journey is £1.75.
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.
