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Student accommodation in Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow
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Universities close to Glasgow City Centre
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Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University is ranked first in Scotland for work experience opportunities, has a 91% graduate employment rate and is a top modern university in Scotland by research power. It’s also home to the Alex Ferguson Library and has received recognition for its sustainability efforts with a platinum sustainability campus rating. In terms of rankings, the university is ranked in the top 50 universities in the world for social impact, and the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2019 for universities under 50 years old.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Specialising in music, drama, dance, production and film studies - the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) is one of the only universities in Europe where you can study each aspect of performing arts on one campus. RCS has two campuses in Glasgow city centre - The Renfrew Street Campus and Wallace Studios. The city centre campus location means that there are many options nearby for student accommodation in Glasgow city centre.
The Glasgow School of Art
A leading educational institution for visual creative art disciplines, Glasgow School of Art focuses on studio-based learning. The University boasts a School of Fine Art, School of Design, Innovation School, School of Simulation & Visualisation and the Mackintosh School of Architecture. In addition, Glasgow School of Art is ranked third in the UK, fifth in Europe and eighth in the world for Art and Design, according to the QS World University Rankings 2019.
University of Glasgow
With roots dating back to 1451, The University of Glasgow is one of the oldest universities in the world. It has around 35,000 students - both undergraduate and postgraduate and 20 schools across three main campuses. Gilmorehill Campus is three miles away from the city centre, Garscube Campus is located in Bearsden and the third campus is around an hour and a half away from the city centre in Dumfries.
University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde was voted the University of the Year in both 2012 and 2019 and the 5th in the UK for student satisfaction in the Times Higher Education Awards. Strathclyde has a bustling community of 23,000 students from countries all over the world. Specialising in engineering, humanities & social sciences, science and business courses. The University of Strathclyde’s city-centre campus is currently undergoing significant investment.
Glasgow Central Station
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Gallery of Modern Art
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Bamboo
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University of Strathclyde
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Glasgow Cathedral
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Glasgow Central Station
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Gallery of Modern Art
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Bamboo
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University of Strathclyde
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Glasgow Cathedral
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About student living in Glasgow City Centre
Connectivity
Glasgow city centre is extremely well connected, with three train stations within walking distance, many bus routes, and a subway system. The area is popular with students as it is home to Glasgow Caledonian University, the University of Strathclyde, and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. It’s also just twenty minutes on the bus or fifteen minutes on the subway from student accommodation in Glasgow city centre to the University of Glasgow campus.
Outdoors
On the doorstep of student houses in Glasgow city centre, you’ll find streets lined with impressive buildings and stunning architectural feats. Be sure to check out George Square to see the statues and monuments. And, of course, the Glasgow Cathedral is a must-see. Located close to student housing in Glasgow city centre, the Cathedral is the oldest building in Glasgow and an unmissable landmark.
Food and Drink
Glasgow city centre student accommodation is surrounded by bars, restaurants, pubs, and cafes. For brilliant deals and hearty meals served over live music, head to Bloc +. Katie’s Bar is one of Glasgow’s many LGBTQ+ hotspots, while The Flying Duck offers everything from quiz nights to club nights and a lot of student discounts. Try Tingle for a lively night out and enjoy their extensive menu of shots, all for £1.50. There’s fantastic nightlife opportunities practically on the doorstep of student houses in Glasgow city centre.
Entertainment
You’ll have no shortage of things to do when living in student houses in Glasgow city centre. For some culture, explore the excellent exhibitions at the Gallery of Modern Art or catch a play at the King’s Theatre. The nightlife in Glasgow is also impressive. You can watch live music every week at Nice n' Sleazy, or head to Bamboo for student nights and cheap drinks every Wednesday.
Shopping
You can find everything from high street chains to independent boutiques and charity shops close to student houses in Glasgow city centre. Head to Prince’s Square Shopping Centre or St. Enoch Shopping Centre to find everything you could possibly need, all in one place.
Student Housing
The wide range of student accommodation Glasgow city centre has to offer means there is something for everyone. There are Glasgow city centre student properties to suit every taste and budget, from shared student houses to purpose-built apartments. Have a browse of our student housing in Glasgow city centre and find your next home, today.
FAQs about student accommodation in Glasgow City Centre
With close proximity to the universities in Glasgow, the city centre is a popular student area. Student houses in Glasgow city centre are in high demand every year.
Glasgow city centre is generally considered a safe area, as long as you take sensible precautions. You should feel secure living in Glasgow city centre student accommodation.
Packed with culture, brimming with lively hospitality venues, and benefitting from extremely convenient transport links, Glasgow city centre is a great place to live.
Glasgow has been named the second most affordable city in the world, making student accommodation in Glasgow city centre a great option for students trying to keep costs down.
The University of Strathclyde has halls of residence in the city centre. Typically students will live in these halls in their first year before moving into private student houses in Glasgow city centre and the surrounding areas for the remainder of their time at university.
While Glasgow is a big city, the city centre is small enough to explore comfortably on foot.
Many student houses in Glasgow city centre are now advertised with bills included in the price. Where this is the case, your rental price could include electricity, gas, internet, TV licence and water bills and this is clearly stated on the listing. Properties without bills included are also available, giving you the flexibility to choose your own energy and water suppliers and internet service provider.
It is normal for property managers to require you to pay a security deposit at the time of booking or before you move in. Where a deposit is required and you are signing a tenancy agreement, your property manager must protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. As long as you look after the property and have no deductions for damage or unpaid rent, your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement ends. Whilst tenancy deposits are legally capped at five weeks' rent per person, it is more common for student deposits to be in the lower £100-250 range.
The majority of student accommodation in Glasgow city centre can be rented for fixed contract lengths. For purpose built student accommodation, 43 and 51-week fixed-term contracts are the most common. For shared houses, 52-week contracts are the most common and generally start in July to September.
Short-term student rentals in Glasgow city centre are becoming more popular every year. As a result, property managers are increasingly offering shorter tenancy lengths, whether for the summer period or for individual semesters and terms. This is more common in the purpose-built student accommodation sector than in shared student rental houses across Glasgow.
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