The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is based in Bloomsbury, one of London's most historic and academically rich districts. Our central London campus offers the perfect setting for students, researchers and staff to engage in world-class public and global health education, surrounded by an unparalleled concentration of academic, cultural and professional resources.
A location rooted in academic and medical history
Our main site on Keppel Street is located in the heart of Bloomsbury, within walking distance of the University of London's Senate House Library, the British Museum, University College London, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and several of the capital's leading research institutes. Nearby institutions such as the Wellcome Collection, the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and the London School of Economics contribute to a neighbourhood known for its medical, scientific and academic history, where ideas are regularly exchanged across disciplines and organisations, and these institutions offer collaboration opportunities and shared resources used regularly by LSHTM students and staff.
Excellent transport connectivity
The campus is served by multiple London Underground stations, including Russell Square, Goodge Street, Euston and King's Cross. Six Tube lines and several major rail terminals are accessible within 10–15 minutes on foot. St Pancras International provides direct train services to mainland Europe. Heathrow, Gatwick and London City airports are reachable in approximately one hour via public transport, ensuring LSHTM is well connected for domestic and international travel.
Academic and professional advantages
Studying at LSHTM means more than just access to classrooms and laboratories, it means being embedded in a capital city that is at the heart of global public health. London is home to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the World Health Organization's collaborating centres, major NGOs, government departments, and funding bodies. Many LSHTM students take advantage of this proximity to gain practical experience, attend expert-led events, and build professional networks during their studies.
As a postgraduate-only institution, LSHTM offers an intensive, specialist environment, but it does so within a broader network of research and policy organisations. Students benefit from our strong links with the NHS, policy think tanks, international research consortia and global health partnerships headquartered in London.
Living and learning in a world-class city
Beyond academics, London offers an extraordinary quality of life and cultural diversity. Over 300 languages are spoken in the city, and its population represents nearly every country in the world. For international students, this means not only a welcoming environment but also a city that understands and supports different cultural backgrounds.
From our Bloomsbury base, students can walk to countless cafés, independent bookshops, cultural venues and public parks, or take short trips across the city to explore everything from street food in Brick Lane to performances at Shakespeare's Globe. Affordable public transport and student discounts make the city's world-famous attractions, including galleries, theatres, and music venues, readily accessible.
LSHTM students also benefit from University of London membership, which provides access to shared libraries, social spaces, student clubs and societies, and sporting facilities. Whether you're looking to join a cultural society, try out fencing, or attend student-led lectures, there is a vast array of extracurricular opportunities beyond the classroom.
A compact campus, a global outlook
Though our physical footprint is small compared to some larger universities, LSHTM's reach is global. We are part of an international community of students and researchers working to improve health worldwide, and many of our alumni go on to influential roles in health ministries, international organisations, academia and advocacy.
Our London campus is where this global mission is brought to life, a place where students from over 190 countries come together to collaborate, debate and innovate. Being here means being at the centre of both a vibrant academic neighbourhood and an interconnected world of health research and policy.
A place to belong
Although we are situated in the centre of one of the world's busiest cities, LSHTM offers an inclusive, close-knit community. Students often describe our campus as a welcoming and purpose-driven space, where people from all backgrounds share a common mission: improving health worldwide.
Whether you are coming to London for the first time or returning to familiar streets, LSHTM's campus offers a unique place to learn, collaborate and grow, all while being part of a city that thrives on innovation, curiosity and change.
