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With the University of Glasgow campus a short walk away, Finnieston is a great area for student houses in Glasgow. It was voted the 'hippest' place to live in the UK by The Times in 2016 and made the Sunday Times list of top ten places to live in Scotland. Finnieston is a vibrant neighbourhood with its own active food and drink culture - with plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants that are worth a repeat visit.
View Finnieston properties →Choosing student housing in Glasgow city centre means that you’ll be within walking distance of Glasgow Central Station, Buchanan Street Subway Station and St Enoch Subway Station. The University of Strathclyde is located 1km away, while the University of Glasgow is around 3km from the centre. While student flats in Glasgow city centre are some of the most expensive in the city - you’ll never be twiddling your thumbs living here. Glasgow’s vivid array of bars, cafes, clubs, galleries, restaurants and activities is enough to keep any resident entertained.
View Glasgow City Centre properties →With The University of Glasgow’s campus located in Hillhead and the University of Strathclyde just 3km away, this area is a popular choice for student houses and student flats in Glasgow. Here you’ll find reasonable rent prices for student housing on Woodlands Road, Byres Road, Great Western Road, and Kersland Street. Hillhead has its own cool cafe culture, independent shops and nightlife scene. Another plus is that you’ll only be a 15-minute drive or train ride away from Glasgow city centre.
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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 nearbyGlasgow really does have it all. The capital city of Scotland is a welcoming city that’s home to over 130,000 students. From scenic outdoor spaces to a bustling bar scene - here’s a glimpse of what Glasgow has to offer:
Not short of traditional pubs, live music venues and student club nights - Glasgow offers an excellent night out. Whether you venture into the city centre or prefer to explore the scene around your student accommodation in Glasgow - you won’t struggle to find somewhere to enjoy some nice food and drinks. Glasgow and its suburbs have some great spots to enjoy locally-caught seafood and street food, as well as a wealth of places specialising in vegan and vegetarian food.
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With student nights hosted at various venues every day of the week - these are some of the best options for lapping up Glasgow’s nightlife on a budget, from Tuesdays at Waikiki to R&B, hip hop and house at Jungle every Thursday. If low-key nightlife and chilled vibes are more your style, explore the bars and pubs nearby your student apartments in Glasgow or make the journey into the city centre to enjoy some great cocktail spots.
Glasgow is a green city with 90 parks and gardens - many of which are just a short stroll away from our selection of houses and student flats in Glasgow. Some of the parks and gardens also play host to live music and events during the warmer months and provide the perfect spot for BBQs and picnics. The city is well-known for culture and creativity and is the home of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra; the National Theatre of Scotland and the Scottish Ballet. Most of Glasgow’s nine museums are free to enter and house Europe’s largest civic art collection.
Glasgow shopping offers all the main high-street stores, independent shops and weekend markets. De Courcy’s Arcade is great for slow shopping, with a host of quirky boutiques and cobbled streets where you can stop for a coffee. Glasgow also has a great selection of eco-friendly and sustainable brands and boutiques. When the weekend hits - head down to the Big Zero Waste Market or Merchant Square Craft Market for a shopping experience with a difference.