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With a range of student housing in Birmingham on offer, Aston is north-east of Birmingham city centre and a 30-minute walk, 10-minute drive or 20-minute train journey away. It’s a great spot for cheap student housing in Birmingham and home to the grand Aston Hall, as well as Aston Villa Football Club, and Aston University.
View Aston properties →Although monthly rental costs for student houses in Birmingham city centre are more expensive than in the suburbs, you’ll find many university campuses within walking distance, or a short bus, drive or train ride away.
View Birmingham City Centre properties →Slightly on the pricier side, Edgbaston is a Birmingham suburb that’s around 20 minutes by train and a 10-15-minute bus or drive from the city centre. In Edgbaston, you’ll find a vibrant selection of restaurants and delis, leafy green parks, Edgbaston reservoir, and Birmingham Botanical Gardens - all just a stone's throw away.
View Edgbaston properties →Harborne is a small village that’s just 15 minutes away from Birmingham city centre, and a short stroll away from Birmingham City University’s City South Campus. Every second Saturday of the month, you can pop down to the Harborne farmers market to sample the local produce or enjoy the fresh air at Harborne Nature Reserve. StuRents has several student houses in Birmingham’s Aston - from flats to shared housing.
View Harborne properties →Located northwest of Birmingham city centre, Perry Barr is a hugely popular area for student flats in Birmingham. Home to Birmingham City University’s North Campus - the suburb is around a 15-minute drive or 20-minute train ride to the city centre. You’ll also find the One-Stop shopping centre and all the popular chain eateries nearby.
View Perry Barr properties →Located in southwest Birmingham, Selly Oak is a popular village for student homes in Birmingham. StuRents has a wide selection of apartments and house shares in Selly Oak, which are less expensive than Edgbaston and student accommodation in Birmingham city centre. Selly Oak high street has all the amenities you need - with food, drink, chemists, hairdressers, supermarkets and chemists all within a short walking distance.
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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.
Find a great place nearbyWith one of the youngest populations in Europe, Birmingham is the UK’s second-largest city and attracts thousands of students each year. With a never-ending list of things to see and do, Birmingham promises a great student experience - from culture to nightlife. With so many universities in the city, there’s something for everyone when it comes to student housing in Birmingham.
From street eats to Instagrammable cocktail bars - Birmingham isn’t short of choices when it comes to food and drink. For something out of the ordinary - try Gup Shup for Japanese sandwiches or Zindiya, a family-run Indian Streatery and bar. Digbeth Dining Club is another hotspot, bringing 50 independent food and drink stalls together on Thursday to Saturday evenings. Bournville in Birmingham is also home to Cadbury World, where you can take yourself on a self-guided tour and discover more about the city's chocolate-y history.
Birmingham city centre is the obvious choice for a student-friendly night out - with clubs and pubs galore. For cheesy tunes that are guaranteed to get you dancing, Popworld is based on bustling Broad Street, alongside several other fantastic nightlife venues. Elsewhere, Digbeth offers some of the city's best nightlife. Think converted warehouses, comfy craft beer bars and soul and retro music spots.
One of the most culturally mixed cities in the UK, Birmingham has a rich heritage and is well known for its creativity, design, innovation and manufacturing mastery. With strong links to Shakespeare - you can even visit Shakespeare's family homes for a slice of history and to marvel at the old-world thatched-roof cottages and blooming gardens. Birmingham’s jewellery quarter is one-of-a-kind and well worth a look; responsible for around 40% of the UK’s jewellery production. Many of Birmingham’s cultural attractions are free to visit, including Soho House Gardens, the BBC Birmingham Visitor Centre and the Ikon Gallery.
For all the shops you need in one place - head to Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central to shop at everyone’s favourite high-street brands. For independent shopping, The Custard Factory, Great Western Arcade and Piccadilly Arcade all have something unique to offer. Birmingham’s also home to one of the biggest zero-waste supermarkets in the UK.
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