St George's University of London (reviews)

As an international student – relocating my entire life to a foreign city away from friends, family, and home was possibly one of the most challenging decisions of my life. However, the comfort, safety, and feeling of community at St George’s University of London provided me with a home away from home. At St George’s you will be taught by some of the best and most experienced doctors, scientists, and healthcare specialists in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, the university provides endless opportunities to be part of groundbreaking research projects under top-class professors. All in all, this university provides everything and more any healthcare student can wish for.

The support of the faculty is excellent from day one and continues on until after graduation.

The course itself is well planned to be a hybrid of online and in-person teaching that comprises of clinical skills, lectures, case discussions and communication skills. The latter of which is what make St George’s stand out from other universities. The comprehensive communication skills teaching includes workshops with actor sessions that allow students to hone their skills in a unique and controlled environment preparing them for not only their careers but also general life beyond university.

I like how small and intimate my university is. Some lecturers are amazing while others can’t teach. There is a lack of consideration for students’ mental health, especially by certain members of the faculty.

St George’s may not be the normal university like any other city-based university, but its location in one of the busiest hospitals in London has probably one of the best learning experiences for any medical-based student! I learnt a lot from the world-renowned doctors/surgeons and their student centre has been very supportive throughout the academy years!
Student Union has also a lot of activities to keep the students occupied with the social stuff outside of studies.
Student accommodation is a bit far from the hospitals but it only matters for the non-medical years.
I can say that I’m certainly a proud St George’s Medical School graduate.