Types of campuses
- Old universities these tend to have teaching facilities and student accommodation close together. Students usually socialise in a particular part of the city and there is a strong sense of community.
- City universities can have campuses on the city outskirts, so have the space to provide sports facilities and accommodation. They are often close enough to the city centre for students to enjoy city life.
- Growing universities often have satellite campuses away from the main campus. Sometimes these are within walking distance and still share central facilities (such as administrative buildings and Students' Union buildings). In some cases satellite campuses have separate facilities, as the distance between campuses is too great. Very often, different courses run at different sites, so you may not have to travel between them.
- Collegiate universities at universities such as Oxford and Cambridge, students are members of colleges within the university. These colleges are the centre of social and academic life. Academic staff often live in college, and students and staff enjoy easy relationships.
- Universities
outside cities institutions in small towns in rural areas often have
a very strong student community. They are usually distant from the
nearest city so you should be sure that you would enjoy rural life.
