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Belfast city centre is often the most sought-after location for students embarking on their academic journey. The city has a welcoming, yet bustling city centre with great transport links that make it easy to get around, and its home to a thriving food and drink scene as well as being the city’s hotspot for student nightlife. Shops, stores, and places to unwind after a hard day of lectures are dotted along the busy main roads and quiet side streets. There are a host of things to do and discover around the centre, and with the ideal new student accommodation in Belfast, you’ll never be too far away from the action.
View Belfast City Centre properties →Holylands is situated directly behind Queens’s University and offers quick access links to the city centre. The area is mainly residential with a high student population and benefits from great local amenities as well as the Botanical Gardens and Ulster Museum all located in close proximity. You can expand your studies at the McClay Library or join in the activities at the Queen’s Physical Education Centre. Holylands is a popular location for low-cost student housing in Belfast.
View Holylands properties →Queen’s Quarter or often referred to the University Quarter is a scenic and picturesque area located in the southern part of the city. With direct access to the Queen’s University campus and many of Belfast’s cultural attractions on your doorstep, Queen’s Quarter provides a lively atmosphere packed with students, tourists and explorers with all the essential amenities you may need surrounding the neighborhood. A fantastic location with some of the best student accommodation in Belfast.
When it comes to choosing where to live, you’ll find plenty of student houses in Belfast, with so much to discover in the city when it comes to culture, food and drink and nightlife. You can see the full breakdown below:
Dining out in Belfast is a pleasure, with the city offering everything from fine dining, bistros, traditional pubs and cafes, modern coffee shops and fast-food outlets to street food vendors and open markets. There is something for all tastes and budgets and you can easily find yourself testing out a new spot every day. The city centre is teeming with fantastic eateries and local drinking holes, whilst small independent restaurants are nestled along the side street ready to put a smile on your face. Wherever your tastebuds take you, our list of student houses to rent in Belfast are a great place to start your journey.
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Belfast boasts a nightlife brimming with trendy bars, lively pubs, stylish cocktail lounges, beer gardens and live music venues. Start the night at Babel Rooftop Bar and enjoy the panoramic views of Belfast or discover the history of the oldest pub in the country over a pint at The Crown Liquor Saloon. If staying up until the early hours is more your thing, then an array of bustling nightclubs such as Limelight will help you dance the night away. Our choice of student housing in Belfast will put you in the heart of the action.
The city of Belfast stands as the cultural and academic centre of Northern Ireland. Most highlights can be found at the Cathedral Quarter, which is a vibrant district set around St Anne’s Cathedral. You can find a wealth of art, live music, theatre and comedy at The MAC and Black Box venues, whilst the Grand Opera House regularly opens its doors to majestic opera productions. The City Hall is always worth a visit - built in celebration of Belfast being granted city status in the 19th Century, and not to be missed is the iconic shipbuilding heritage where the Titanic began construction, showcased in the largest Titanic Museum in the world. With a long list of culture to explore, make sure you are in the perfect spot with our range of student rentals in Belfast.
Belfast offers a premium retail experience, from luxury big brands and high street fashion to unique boutiques and vintage markets. The Victoria Square Shopping Centre is home to popular designer names, fashion, beauty and homeware. Castle Court houses all the much-loved high street stores and St George’s Market provides a dynamic local fayre. Find your ideal private student accommodation in Belfast surrounded by these fantastic shopping amenities.

The University of Leeds was established in 1904 and has grown to become one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK. The University campus is a ten-minute walk from Leeds city centre and home to a cutting-edge fitness, sport, and wellbeing facility. Over 38,000 students currently choose to study here - including 12,000 international students.
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Recognised for high-quality teaching and research - The University of Liverpool is an internationally-acclaimed Russell Group University. An original ‘redbrick’ university, it’s ranked in the top 25 UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers. With a city-centre location, most student areas in Liverpool are convenient for students studying at the University of Liverpool. Take a look at StuRents' options for student accommodation in Liverpool city centre and surrounding areas.
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Durham University is a collegiate university - meaning that students gain membership to one of the university’s 13 colleges (a little like the Hogwarts house system!). It ranked in 6th place in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 5th place in the Guardian University Guide in 2022. Students can choose from a wide range of over 200 undergraduate courses and over 100 postgraduate courses, with 26 departments based at the university. Durham University has also invested £40 million into a new Teaching and Learning Centre and £31 million in sports and wellbeing facilities - all to improve the student experience.
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The University of Nottingham is a multi-award-winning public research university with two main campuses in the Jubilee, and Queens Medical Centre, both based in the city with over 45,000 students enrolled here. Spanning far and wide outside of the UK, Nottingham University also has campuses in Malaysia and China.
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The University of Manchester is ranked 27th in the world and 6th in the UK - according to the QS World University Rankings 2022. The university is a member of the Russell Group and is currently investing £1 billion into its campus and student facilities. Located on the south side of Manchester, the university’s two main areas are based around Oxford Road and Sackville Street.
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The University of Newcastle Upon Tyne is a red brick university with over 28,000 students and offers around 175 undergraduate programmes. The main campus resides in central Newcastle near Haymarket, a convenient location for many of the student homes in Newcastle. The university has one of the largest EU research portfolios in the UK, has further expanded internationally as an overseas partner to the Singapore Institute of Technology, and opened a Medical School campus in Malaysia.
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An original 'redbrick' university, The University of Birmingham is part of the Russell Group. There are two main campus sites - Edgbaston & Selly Oak and the university’s estate is currently undergoing a £1 billion redevelopment programme over a ten-year period.
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Based across four campuses on the south coast of England, the University of Brighton has sites in Brighton and Eastbourne and is home to 18,000 students. The university has been part of the city since 1859, and 93% of students surveyed in the National Student Survey 2018 reported that they’re “very happy” with both their education and city life. Brighton was recently ranked in the UK student city's top ten (QS Best Student Cities 2019) and was also named the happiest city in England for students.
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Ranked joint first Modern University for Career Prospects in The Guardian University Guide 2021 and 2022, Coventry University is a great place to study. It boasts state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated schools for health, design and engineering laboratories, performing arts studios and computing centres. Coventry University has a city-centre campus, making it highly convenient for living in student accommodation in Coventry city centre, or any of the surrounding towns.
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The University of Leicester is the only UK University to win Times Higher Education awards for seven consecutive years. With over 16,000 students and strong ties to the Attenborough family, Leicester is one of the UK’s leading universities. There is plenty of student housing in Leicester located within walking distance or a short bus ride away from the University of Leicester.
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Standing at 15th in the top UK universities, The University of Sheffield strives for academic excellence, offering some of the highest quality education in the country. This Russell Group member prioritises student satisfaction and promotes nothing but growth. The university has also recently launched a #WeAreInternational campaign, meaning students can become part of an international community of peers.
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The University of Exeter has four campuses, comprising Streatham Campus - the heart of the university - located on the outskirts of the city (a 15-minute walk away) and St Luke’s Campus in Exeter town centre. Penryn Campus is the third campus, near Falmouth in Cornwall and the Truro Campus is the educational setting for University of Exeter Medical School students studying MSc Environment and Human Health. The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university well known for its sports studies and high levels of student satisfaction. It’s also a four-time recipient of the prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize.
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