With many established universities, University College London (UCL hereafter) is located in the center of a bustling city. This prime location brings many benefits to its student population, such as easy access to a range of facilities and the latest research, as well as encouraging greater participation in the vibrant local culture. At the same time, the university's central location denies it any possibility of expansion to accommodate ever-increasing numbers of students, and the local environment can make movement between buildings both dangerous and difficult. Additionally, recent research has indicated possible links between health problems and urban academic environments. It was therefore suggested that UCL should seek a new site on the outskirts of London and rebuild a modern university fit for the 21st century. This essay will first examine the main arguments in favor of a possible relocation of UCL away from central London, and then the main reasons against such a decision. It will aim to show that despite health, safety and space concerns, changes to the current site may actually be preferable to relocating the entire campus. The first reason for moving is the availability of larger and better equipped buildings. According to a recent survey, inner-city colleges almost all suffer from a lack of suitable classroom space, well-lit and well-ventilated laboratories, and sufficient meeting places such as cafes (Edwards 2006, 101-102) . In this survey, UCL and Imperial College were both at the bottom of the table and well behind universities in smaller towns or villages. On the other hand, students from universities located outside the city, like Brunel, generally said they were "satisfied" (ibid., 1...... middle of paper...... like to feel they are “at the center of the academic life of a country”. He argues, however, that more research needs to be carried out. In conclusion, there are valid reasons to move and stay in central London it would seem. UCL's contact with the center of the capital and the feeling that it is no longer at the heart of British university life are convincing arguments against such an approach. It would therefore seem that instead of relocation, the university to be replaced will need to radically review the current use of its buildings and resources to maximize efficiency and resolve space issues, improve nearby security and road safety, and conduct further research on student health issues. This will allow UCL to maintain its current status. positioning one of the best British universities for the future.