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Bassett is just 1.5km away from the University of Southampton’s Highfield Campus and the Southampton Sports Centre. Glen Eyre and the area around Burgess Road are both fantastic options for student housing in Southampton - offering house shares and apartments to suit a range of preferences.
View Bassett properties →Highfield is home to the main campus for the University of Southampton and therefore attracts an abundance of students looking for student houses in Southampton. You’ll also find St Denys Train Station within walking distance, the University of Southampton Avenue Campus and Southampton Common.
View Highfield properties →The Polygon is a popular area with Solent University students due to its close proximity to the main campus and Southampton city centre. It’s one of the best options for those students who want to be close to the city centre, but save costs on student housing in Southampton.
View Polygon properties →Portswood has the largest student population in Southampton and it's easy to see why. It's a diverse area with plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars. There's a large selection of student houses in Southampton to choose from to suit a range of budgets, and the University of Southampton Highfield Campus and Southampton Solent University are both just a short walk or bus journey away.

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 student living, you’ll find plenty of student accommodation in Southampton and lots to explore in the city. Here’s some of the best bits:
With some fantastic alfresco dining spots, vegan fast food, healthy dining and some of the finest coffee, Southampton is a foodie’s paradise. Make sure you try 7Bone Burger for the best vegan burgers around, and when the warm weather hits - Piecarumba and Popsi’s Pizza are fantastic spots to enjoy tasty food in the open air. Southampton even has its own SO Card - offering the best deals and discounts at various businesses in the city.
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If live music is your idea of a great night, you’re in the right place. Visit the O2 Guildhall, Switch, The 1865 or St.Mary's Stadium for an impressive calendar of live music every month including local musicians and global names. For some late night partying in Southampton’s favourite nightclubs, you’ll find reasonably-priced drinks and high spirits at Orange Rooms, Switch, Wiggle, Popworld, Trilogy, or Buddha Lounge.
Determined to demonstrate its cultural heritage, Southampton is bidding to be the UK City of Culture in 2025. Some of the best places to explore the city’s art, history and heritage are the SeaCity Museum, Southampton City Art Gallery (which hosts regular exhibitions throughout the year) and the Tudor House - located in the Old Town.
Westquay Shopping Centre and Marlands Shopping Centre are both great places to find high-street brands under one roof. But if you want to explore the very best of Southampton’s independent retailer scene - head to Bargate market place for food stalls and fresh produce, or Shirley’s weekly street market for an artisan shopping experience. All of Southampton’s main shopping areas are readily accessible via public transport or a short walk away from most student houses in Southampton.