Safety at uni

Universities are as safe as the areas in which they are located. Most have well-lit campuses, and many also have secure parking, CCTV monitoring and patrolling security guards. Campuses are often busy late into the night: libraries are usually open until 9 or 10pm, and evening lectures (usually for postgraduate and mature students) can run as late as 9pm.

City universities can seem daunting, especially for students who come from country areas. However, most students can find accommodation close to campus, and city universities are usually well-served with public transport.

Universities that are some distance from public transport often offer free ‘Security Buses’ that take students from campus to the closest railway station.

As with any other place, students need to take commonsense safety measures such as not leaving bags unattended, not leaving valuables in sight, avoiding walking alone late at night or in unlit areas, letting friends know where they are, and not putting themselves at risk through alcohol or drugs.