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Home to an array of cool street art, colourful Cowley is all about community spirit. The town also has a great music scene, with the 02 Academy and the Bullingdon providing a great space to enjoy live music, socialise and drink. Cowley also hosts its own annual carnival, and for those who want to immerse themselves in nature - there’s a great golf course and Cowley Marsh Nature Reserve all well-placed and ready to explore. Browse our range of Oxford student housing rentals in Cowley today.
View Cowley properties →A great area for cheap student accommodation in Oxford, Headington is perfectly placed for easy access to Oxford Brookes University students and the John Radcliffe Hospital. Rent prices in Headington are much lower compared to areas closer to the City Centre. Headington also has an abundance of green space, with two parks - Headington Hill Park and South Park located in the suburb.
View Headington properties →Jericho is a suburb that’s located on the northern outskirts of Oxford's City Centre along the canals. It's a popular area with students due to its close proximity to the University of Oxford. Jericho is full of old Victorian pubs, quaint cocktail bars and home to one of the oldest cinemas in the UK. Search our range of student houses in Oxford’s Jericho on StuRents.
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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 nearbyWhen it comes to choosing where to live, you’ll find a host of student accommodation in Oxford and lots to explore in the city when it comes to culture, food and drink, shopping and nightlife. Here are some of Oxford’s highlights:
With options to suit every budget and taste - Oxford’s food and drink scene is definitely something to write home about. You’ll find plenty of pubs with locally-brewed ales, all the popular chain restaurants and quirky independent eateries dotted throughout the city. Be sure to sample the tasty Chinese food at Sojo or dine riverside at Cherwell’s Boathouse.
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Oxford city centre can be a great place to find student properties in Oxford, with easy access to the University of Oxford, the beautiful botanical gardens and Oxford Train Station. While a little more on the expensive side due to its location, this is the best spot for finding luxury student accommodation in Oxford and having all the best bars, restaurants and shops on your doorstep.
Some of the most popular student bars and nightclubs in Oxford include The Bridge which runs a variety of student nights throughout the week, Frevd (a club set inside an old church) and ATIK for cheap and cheerful drinks and good vibes.
With so much culture, it’s no wonder that students and tourists flock to discover all that Oxford has to offer. With a collection of mostly free-to-enter museums - the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Pitts River Museum are well worth a visit. There’s also a flurry of arts and performance venues which host a colourful collection of shows throughout the year. The Oxford Playhouse and Pegasus Theatre’s both regularly hold theatrical, dance, comedy and music performances and are both located in close proximity to plenty of student housing in Oxford.
Oxford’s selection of shopping centres includes Westgate Oxford, Clarendon Centre Oxford and Templar’s Square. Oxford Covered Market is another great place for some retail therapy and the best spot for picking up gifts and local produce from independent sellers.