Life at WCUC
Our international students are based at Royal Leamington Spa or Rugby colleges.
Our international students mostly live in Royal Leamington Spa and Warwick which are safe and vibrant places to stay. Our colleges and facilities, including halls of residence, are connected through our own bus services.
More about Royal Leamington Spa College
College Facilities
Our colleges have exciting facilities that allow students to 'learn by doing', including:
- Technology integrated into the building and 'learning zones’ that are flexible, open-plan spaces
- New STEM Centre with specialist equipment for teaching and learning in science, technology,engineering and maths
- 266 Apple Macs, media and multimedia environments for making videos and films
- Photographic and recording studios
- New science labs full of the latest gadgets including Apple TV linked up to iPad technology,interactive whiteboards, 3D television screens, large LCD monitors, and other AV facilities
- University-style lecture theatre
- The library has been upgraded and refurbished and has many computer stations for students to use for their studies and research
- The Students Services area is open all year round to provide advice and support for anyone interested in studying at the college as well as providing support for current students
- Fully equipped IT facilities and media suite
- Sports hall and gym
- Halls of residence
Students' Union
WCUC has an active and exciting Students' Union (SU) who work to make sure that you get the most from your time at college and organise events all-year round for our UK and international students. Visit the SU website to find out what’s going on.
Student council
The student council is a forum that allows students to get involved in the way the college is run and suggest changes for the better.
Sport
We offer a range of sports from horse-riding and football to table tennis and badminton and everything in between. Many of our coaches have competed at international level, so you will be in good hands. There are gyms at both Royal Leamington Spa and Rugby Colleges.
Trips and social activities
When you are not working hard at college we want you to get the most from your stay in the UK. The International Office organises social events for all our international students throughout the year including cultural evenings and parties at Leamington Spa and visits across the UK.
Recent visits have been to The Houses of Parliament in London, Harry Potter Studios Tour, Alton Towers Theme Park, Manchester (including a stadium tour of Old Trafford), Oxford, Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon.
There are events that will help you make friends with our UK students, such as the Freshers' Fair, and a range of sports teams that you can join.