Campus Facilities
A university campus where London’s history meets your future
Welcome to your academic home in the heart of London. Northeastern University London’s central London campus combines historic charm with modern innovation across four distinctive buildings – from the lively St Katharine Docks marina to the skyline views of the City’s financial and business district.
Why you’ll love our campus
- unbeatable location: study just steps from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London
- modern facilities: soundproof study pods, flexible learning spaces, and cutting-edge labs
- spaces to thrive: riverside courtyards, social hubs, and panoramic 360° city views
- support at every step: accessible campus design, wellbeing services, and multi-faith rooms
- everything on your doorstep: dozens of restaurants, cafés, and bars right around the corner
Devon House facilities
Devon House features a variety of flexible spaces, along with Wi-Fi, coffee and tea points, printers, first aid rooms, and lockers. There’s also secure bike storage available within the perimeter.
The Campus Hub (Ground floor West)
- Work and study space
- Flexible event hub
- Pool table/ foosball table/ ping-pong table/ basketball net
- Ambient music controlled by students
Ground floor East
- Quiet study space
- Five classrooms
- Seminar and tutorial rooms
- Film studio
First floor
- Co-lab study space
- 13 classrooms
- Seminar and tutorial rooms
- Meeting space
Second floor
- Co-lab study space
- Silent study zone
- Six classrooms
- Tutorial rooms and meeting pods
- Multi-faith room
One Portsoken facilities
Portsoken’s high vantage point at the edge of London’s financial district offers a 360-degree view of the skyline, including famous landmarks like Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, The Shard, and St Mary Axe (dubbed “The Gherkin” by Londoners).
Fifth floor facilities
- Quiet study space
- Nine classrooms
- Seminar room, and tutorial rooms
- Work and study space
- Private phone booths
- Meeting pods
Two more floors in One Portsoken are due to open by autumn 2025. Plans include chemistry, biology, and physics laboratories, as well as workshops for engineering and a makerspace.
Directions to campus
By London Underground
- Tower Hill Station (Circle & District lines) 5-10 minutes’ walk.
- Aldgate Station (Circle & Metropolitan lines) 17 minutes’ walk/ 8 minutes’ bike.
By National Rail
- London Bridge Station 18 minutes’ walk/ 9 minutes’ bike/ 17 minutes’ boat & walk.
- Liverpool Street Station 29 minutes’ walk/ 13 minutes’ bike/ 20 minutes’ Tube & walk.
By Bus
- The area is well served by bus routes. The following bus routes stop at St Katharine Docks 100, 108 and the N551. The following stop at Tower Gateway 343, and 78, and the 15 stops at the Tower of London.
By River Boat
- Devon House is a 500 metre walk from Tower Pier which is served by RB1, RB2, and RB6.
- At the top of Tower Millennium Pier ramp, turn right. Walk along the embankment with the river on your right for 300 metres. At the Timepiece Sundial sculpture, cross the small footbridge over the water. Turn left, walk 50 metres and then take the first right, walk another 50 metres and Devon House is on your right.
By Docklands Light Railway
- Tower Gateway – 5-10 minute walk.
- Shadwell Station 20 minutes’ walk/ 7 minutes’ bike.
By Car
- Parking in central London is expensive – try booking ahead on Just Park to save money.
- Congestion Charge – £15 every day you drive into central London, must be paid online advance or on the day to avoid a fine.
- ULEZ payable if you drive into the zone in a non Euro 6 or better emissions car – again must be paid online advance or on the day to avoid a fine.
Other campus buildings
Marble Quay
Located just across a cobblestoned path from Devon House, you’ll find offices for our professional and academic staff, who ensure the day-to-day running of the university and plan for its future.
Startup hub
This vibrant hub, located steps away from One Portsoken, is a work-learn space where you can do short-term placements with on-site companies.
Northeastern University London is a charity
registered with the Charity Commission for
England and Wales (charity number 1189858).
Location
Devon House
58 St Katharine’s Way
London E1W 1LP, UK
+44 20 7637 4550
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