London is one of the most exciting places to study in the world. London has the largest student population of any British city. London is a leading global educational centre, having one of the largest populations of overseas students of any city in the world. Foreign language students flock to the capital for world-class tuition, accommodation and the superlative social life on offer.

There are also numbers of colleges in London which provide education leading to degrees validated by universities, but which are not actual universities themselves. Therefore, Universities in London can be categorized in two groups: First, the federal University of London is the largest teaching university in the United Kingdom and in Europe having more than 125,000 students. It comprises over 50 colleges and institutes with a high degree of autonomy. Constituent colleges have their own admissions procedures, and are effectively universities in their own right, although all degrees are awarded by the University of London rather than the individual colleges.

The largest and most well-known colleges include Birkbeck, University College London, King's College London, Queen Mary, the London School of Economics and London Business School. Smaller schools and institutes include the School of Oriental and African Studies, and the Institute of Education. Secondly, there are other universities not part of the University of London. Among these are Imperial College London, City University, London, Middlesex University in North London, Brunel University in West London, the University of East London and various other higher education institutions.

Most state schools in London are run by the London Boroughs. Londoners have a love of learning and increasing numbers are flocking to evening classes all over the capital to improve their minds and gain life skills. There are many private schools in Greater London including some of England's best known public schools such as Harrow and Westminster. There is even an international school in St. John's Wood, The American School in London. Most state schools in London are run by the London Boroughs. Londoners have a love of learning and increasing numbers are flocking to evening classes all over the capital to improve their minds and gain life skills.