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Located 1.5 miles west of the city centre, Brynmill is one of the most popular areas for student houses in Swansea due to its proximity to Swansea University (just over 1km in distance). Make sure you visit Brynymor Road for a great selection of restaurants and cafes, or the nearby Uplands for a student night out to remember.
View Brynmill properties →Mount Pleasant is home to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s campus and is conveniently located within walking distance to the city centre. It’s a great place to find private student accommodation in Swansea and has excellent public transport links, with Swansea Train Station under 1km away from Mount Pleasant.
View Mount Pleasant properties →Situated just a short distance from Swansea city centre, Sandfields is a popular choice for student housing in Swansea. Located just over 1km from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David and around 2km away from Swansea University - Sandfields is a convenient location that brings all the benefits of city living, but without the price tag.
View Sandfields properties →When you choose to live in Swansea city centre, you’ll be at the heart of the action and find plenty of fantastic options for student housing in Swansea. You’ll be within walking distance of University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea Train Station and the historic Swansea Castle, and never far from a diverse selection of cafes, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

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 nearbyWhether you prefer to live in student housing in Swansea located in the heart of the city centre or want to enjoy the peace and quiet that the Suburbs offers - you’ll always find things to explore nearby. Here are some of Swansea’s highlights:
The Swansea food scene boasts a broad range of independent eateries, artisan producers, street food vendors and fine dining restaurants. Not to mention, seafood is always in good supply with it being a coastal city (head to Slice or Hanson at the Chelsea) for some tasty and memorable fish and shellfish dishes. To enjoy food and drinks on the beach, make sure you pay a visit to Swansea Marina to explore its range of cafes, restaurants and bars.
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Both Swansea city centre and Uplands are great places to venture for a good knees up. Swansea city centre has lots to offer, with its own Popworld and the only superclub in the city - Fiction. You’ll also find a strong live music scene, with Hangar 18 and the Hyst regularly hosting weekly shows from local musicians and performers. If you live in Uplands, the Uplands Tavern Pub and Bar Saint James are both great places to visit to experience Upland’s bustling nightlife scene.
With its rugged coastline and sandy beaches, Swansea offers the best of the great outdoors and a host of historic indoor attractions. To learn about Swansea’s history, some of the best things to do include riding the Swansea Community Boat for a historic River Tawe trip, visiting the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and watching a show at the Swansea Grand Theatre.
With a range of indoor and outdoor shopping areas, Swansea is home to the Quadrant Shopping Centre which is attached to the bus station, making it a hotspot for student shopping - no matter where your student flats in Swansea are located. It also hosts the biggest indoor market in Wales at Swansea Market, which has over 100 independent stalls, ranging from crafts to food.