The state-of-the-art building was designed to complement Sir Denys Lasdun's unique award-winning ziggurat-inspired University buildings.
The sustainable and entirely modern building provides a stimulating yet secure environment, enabling students to live, study and relax in a truly international setting.
The academic block is the heart of the Study Centre. It features a multi-purpose lecture theatre; state-of-the-art IT, science and language laboratories; as well as a Learning Resource Centre and a restaurant. There are tutorial and teaching classrooms, as well as space for administration, student support services and reception. The classrooms in the Centre are flexible and designed for multi-purpose use to respond to a variety of learning needs.
In addition to the academic block, the Centre also houses 411 modern furnished study bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower room. Every student living in the INTO residences has access to one of several fully equipped communal kitchens on each floor. Meal plans are available for the Centre's very own fully halal restaurant. There are communal spaces throughout the Centre that can be used for breakout sessions, one-to-one tutorials or for students to simply relax and socialise in.