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Expect the cost of student flats in Manchester to be slightly more pricey if you have your heart set on living in Didsbury. Popular with young professionals - Didsbury has a lot to offer in the shape of bars, independent shops, quirky cafes and restaurants. You’ll also be able to stroll to the Makers Market - held every Sunday on Burton Road.
View Didsbury properties →Fallowfield is a popular student suburb with a range of options for student houses in Manchester. Nestled south of the city centre and north of other student neighbourhoods such as Withington and Didsbury.
View Fallowfield properties →South of Manchester city centre and half an hour away by train, Hulme has a growing arts scene and a scenic park for summer sunbathing. Here you’ll find plenty of student properties in Manchester.
View Hulme properties →With many university campuses located in the city centre, it can be a great choice for student apartments in Manchester. Whether you choose to live in an apartment or house share - you’ll have pretty much everything you need within walking distance.
View Manchester City Centre properties →Known for its affordability, Rusholme is where many students choose to lay foundations and find student homes in Manchester. Rusholme is situated along the main bus route which gives students easy access to the city centre, the curry mile and lots of student-friendly bars.
View Rusholme properties →Situated close to Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Manchester, Withington is a great option for student homes in Manchester. Located between Fallowfield and Didsbury - you can jump on a train and be in the city centre in half an hour.
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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 nearbyYou’ll never be short of things to do when you enjoy a break from studying and take some time explore the city - from checking out Manchester’s vibrant music scene to soaking up the culture at art galleries and museums - here are some of the city's main attractions:
One thing that Manchester’s not short of is great places to eat and drink. For casual dining and drinks - Mackie Mayor and Escape to Freight Island are must-visits, featuring a huge selection of independent street food vendors. If you’re feeling fancy, rooftop cocktail bars are one of Manchester’s specialties with 20 Stories, The Ivy and Atlas Bar all perfect spots to watch the sunset over the city. Casual beers are best enjoyed in some of Manchester’s favourite beer gardens, including Terrace NQ and the Briton’s Protection. Out of town, Didsbury has a quaint street full of cafes, bars and restaurants that everyone should visit at least once, and Fallowfield is the place to go for budget-friendly food and drinks and socialising with other students.
Manchester’s diverse nightlife scene has something for everyone. In the city centre, Deansgate, the Northern Quarter and Spinningfields are all unique in their own way - with bars where you can play darts, go bowling and enjoy unlimited drinks at brunch. Students also love a night out on Canal Street, or a trip to Impossible for theatre, food and drinks all under one roof.
Manchester’s cultural scene covers everything from science to sport, with a fine selection of galleries and museums to visit - including the Science & Industry Museum, Manchester Art Gallery and the National Football Museum. If experience-based culture is more your thing, Coronation Street The Tour, Scranchester walking tour or the Manchester Craft Beer Tour are all great things to do when your friends and family come to visit. The northern city also plays host to the Manchester Sushi Festival, Parklife Festival and Manchester Pride Festival.
Manchester city centre has just about every shop you can think of, but if that’s still not enough - Manchester Arndale, The Trafford Centre and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet are all close enough to access either on foot or via public transport. Elsewhere - in Manchester’s Northern Quarter - you’ll find a bunch of independent makers selling everything from ceramics to jewellery.
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