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Located in the south east of London, Bermondsey is ideal for students studying at King’s College London or London South Bank University. It’s a great area to look for student housing in London as it benefits from a wide selection of bars, pubs and restaurants as well as extremely convenient transport links.
View Bermondsey properties →Bloomsbury is located south of Camden Town in west London. Bloomsbury is the perfect place to live for students at the University of Central London, SOAS University of London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. It’s also a short walk away from The British Museum and the British Library. Bloomsbury is one of London’s more charming areas to live, so you can expect the cost of student apartments in London here to be a little more expensive than other areas.
View Bloomsbury properties →Brixton is in south London, with convenient transport links that make it easy to get into central London. Students flock to shared housing in London here thanks to its vibrant nightlife, eclectic food options and affordable prices. If you’re studying at Goldsmiths, Brixton is a great option to consider for London student accommodation.
View Brixton properties →Camden is a vibrant and exciting place to live in north London. Home to the infamous Camden Market and an extensive live music scene, Camden student accommodation in London is extremely popular. With a convenient location on the Northern line, Camden is a great option for students studying in central London, particularly at London City University and London Metropolitan University.

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 nearbyLiving in the UK’s capital city means that you’ll never be short of exciting things to do while you live there. Here’s some of our recommendations:
London has just about every cuisine you can imagine when it comes to finding great places to eat and drink in the city - from dinner cruises while sailing down the Thames to bottomless brunches in some of London’s chicest neighbourhoods. For dinner with a view, make sure you visit Sky Garden’s tropical paradise, or head to Hook in North London for some of the best locally-sourced fish and seafood. If you’re on a tight budget, London’s streets are lined with street food trucks and stalls where you can fill your belly and spend less than £10. You can always find excellent public transport links from most student houses in London.
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London’s never short of great bars and clubs, but some of the most student-friendly among them can be found in areas such as Shoreditch, Leicester Square and Hoxton Square. Ballie Ballerson offers a night out with a difference and is hugely popular among students - drawing in crowds thanks to its ball pools, pizza and cocktails. Wicked Student Nights hosts a range of student nights most weekdays, with great drinks deals and offers for students on a budget. London also has a host of live music venues, basement bars, rooftop bars and pubs where you can enjoy your favourite tipple and soak in the city.
London is home to some of the UK’s biggest and best attractions. Make sure you visit Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace for a true Royal experience, or head down to one of London’s many museums which includes Madame Tussauds, the London Dungeon and London Transport Museum. You’ll certainly never be short of cultural attractions to visit in London, no matter where your student lets in London are based.
Aside from the obvious great shopping spot that is Oxford Street, London is abundant with markets, shopping centres and streets lined with independent boutiques and one-of-a-kind vintage shops. Carnaby Street, Seven Dials and Greenwich’s ICON Outlet at the O2 all offer great variety and scenic shopping destinations where you can easily spend the day window shopping or stocking up on new clothes. Most of the areas with a good selection of student rents in London also have some great spots for shopping.