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SSEES welcomes study abroad students to the department each term/semester.

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Study Abroad at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË SSEES

SSEES welcomes study abroad students to the department each semester (term). The School is one of the world's leading specialist institutions and the largest national centre in the UK for the study of Central, Eastern and South-East Europe and Russia. We are one of the world's very best universities, consistently placed in the global top 20 in a wide range of world rankings. TheÌýSSEES LibraryÌýis unique in the UK for the quantity of research material on open access, for its collections of journals and newspapers from the region, and for its extensive audio-visual holdings. OurÌýcentral London location means you are in the centre of political, cultural and intellectual life and we are proud to welcome the very best students from more than 65Ìýcountries,Ìýproviding a diverse, dynamic and stimulating environment for learning.Ìý

Living in London

London is a great place for culture, history, art and leisure and was recently ranked 1stÌýthe world for university students with a perfect score of 100 (QS Best Student Cities 2025):

London

ÌýArt Galleries

  • London's art galleries range from the classic, with national collections (theÌýÌýandÌý, and theÌý) to the ultra-modern (, theÌý).Ìý

Theatre and performance spacesÌý

  • Mixed performance and exhibition spaces such as theÌý, theÌýÌýand theÌý, offer a range of exhibitions, films and events.
  • You can find theatre of all sorts, as well as shows and musicals, in the Theatreland district around Leicester Square and Covent Garden.

Sports

  • Sports fans have plenty to keep them occupied - from cricket atÌýÌýor theÌýÌýto tennis atÌý, the annual London Marathon, football, rugby and NFL games atÌýÌýamong many others.

HistoryÌý

  • London is steeped in history and has many attractions such as theÌýÌýandÌý, which trace the life of the city from its pre-Roman origins to the present day.

Music and Nightlife

  • London ranks 2nd for cities withÌýthe best nightlife in the world (Fodors Travel)Ìýwith it being a cultural melting pot there is a wide variety of nightlife options
  • London is also a hub for music, with gigs and concerts taking place every night and covering all genres.

Ways to explore LondonÌý

  • There are various guides to help you explore the capital and make your time in the city more enjoyable, such asÌýÌýandÌý.

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