It‘s not easy being a student in London. Rents are ridiculous, transport costs are sky-high and let‘s not even mention the drinks' prices! Before you sink into the depths of debt-ridden despair, take a deep breath and consult our guide to living it up on the cheap. Find out where to look good on the dancefloor without breaking the bank, get the low-down on which student union bars to be seen at and eat out on a budget. Life on a shoestring has never been so much fun
Alternative London Freshers' Week
Sick of cheesy popfests and cringey union nights? Looking for some wallet-friendly cultural stimulation? Check out our guide to all that's hip, happenin' and, most importantly, cheap.
Free London for students
Want free clubs, gigs, comedy, theatre, art and much more. As they say at BK, you got it!
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Cheap eats
Find out where to go for a bank manager-reassuring birthday bash, cosy first date, extended study break, girlie gossip and more.
Student union bars
Our pick of the capital's cut-price watering holes, complete with a run down of the hottest nights on the student scene. Be there!
London gig guide
Up-to-the-minute listings of the best gigs in town, from Kate Nash to Gwen Stefani. And you can even buy tickets too!
Out and about in London
The
best things in life are free, so they say. And it's true. Even in
London. Don't believe us? Read on and find out how much freebie fun you
could be having right now.
A blagger's guide
Think you can't afford it? Think again! Let Time Out be your guide to blagging your way around town.
Free swaps and services in London
Looking for some books? Want to save money and buy a bike? Find out where buy, barter and exchange with ease.
Extracurricular activities
After some thought-provoking fun which doesn't break the bank? Find out where to learn about everything from martial arts to knitting.
Free lectures in London
Finding your own lectures a snooze-fest? Or simply want to explore a subject in more depth? Get the low-down on the London lecture scene.