iQ Life
Welcome to iQ, welcome home for 2021/22
Wherever in the world you’ve joined us from, whatever you’re studying, whatever you’re all about… Bring on your iQ Life.
#MyiQLife
What’s life like at iQ? Good question. And there’s nobody better to answer it than our student residents who get the most of their iQ experience. After all, university is about much more than hitting the books.
#MyiQlife is more than a hashtag. Use it to meet other students, stay on top of all things social and get involved in the fun. You can find us on:
iQ wellbeing
There’s plenty you can embrace, many activities to explore and lots of things you can do which will benefit you and others – it’s all about the wellbeing of our iQ community.
Embrace. Explore. Do Embrace. Explore. Do
iQ events
We asked 5000 students what really makes a difference, so you’ll find all sorts of facilities and events at our properties to make you feel at home.
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iQ exclusives
Got an eye for a great deal? You can enjoy a variety of discounts and special offers when you're an iQ resident.
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Did you know you can make your iQ Life even better by winning with us every month? To celebrate all our new students moving in, Pin it @ iQ is our move-in giveaway open to all iQ residents, launching Friday 27th August.
For a chance to win 1 of 20 polaroid cameras (with film!), simply share the personal touches made to your iQ room via the decoration of your pinboard via Twitter, Instagram, Instagram stories (or Weibo for our Chinese residents), then tag us @iqstudents.
Get creative, get sharing and Pin it at iQ!
Competition ends 20/10/2021. T&Cs apply.
Join in with iQ Clubs
Whether you’re a budding chef, a true crime aficionado or looking to meet new people, this is where you get even more from iQ resident experience.
Find out moreSupperClub at iQ
All the flavour and fun of great food
From virtual cooking classes to foodie giveaways, keep up to date by joining us on the iQ SupperClub Facebook group.BookClub at iQ
Calling all book lovers
Each month we'll announce the chosen book in our iQ BookClub Facebook group and 100 free books will be up for grabs.SuperLeague at iQ
This semester's ultimate gaming league.
Join the group to find out more, meet your teammates and get involved.CSSC at iQ
A taste of home while living abroad
The iQ Chinese Students' Club brings together students from all our properties.New to your iQ city?
Why not check out our iQ City Guides for some summer travel inspiration.
iQ Postgrads
Every postgraduate journey is different, but what can you really expect from continuing your studies? Moving to a new country to new ways of living, hear first-hand from our three postgrad residents living at iQ below.
Mauro
“The nature and the beautiful and peaceful environment around Alice House: this is what I will miss most for sure.”
Oxford University student Mauro reflects on his time living at iQ Alice house this year whilst studying for his postgraduate degree in Politics.
Watch Mauro's story Watch Mauro's story
Andreea
“London is full of surprises- I’ll never get bored of it. Moving to this city was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made”.
Hear about postgrad student Andreaa ‘s unique route into postgrad life. Moving over from Romania, Andreea is currently studying MSc Psychology in London.
Read Andreea's story Read Andreea's story
Runkun
“I’ve found that I’m really enjoying being in my own space.”
Runkun travelled over from China to study MSc Modern and Contemporary Art in Edinburgh. We speak to her about the changes she’s made as an international postgrad.
Read Runkun's story Read Runkun's story