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Student accommodation in Partick, Glasgow
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Universities close to Partick
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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.
Partick Station
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West End Retail Park
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The Record Factory
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University of Glasgow
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Kelvingrove Park
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Partick Station
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West End Retail Park
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The Record Factory
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University of Glasgow
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Kelvingrove Park
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About student living in Partick
Connectivity
Partick is an extremely well-connected area of Glasgow. It's easy to explore the city by hopping on a train from Partick station, taking the subway from Kelvinhall nearby, or getting the bus. Partick student accommodation is just a ten-minute walk away from the University of Glasgow or six minutes on the bus.
Outdoors
Partick is a scenic area, close to the River Clyde. You can get from student houses in Partick to the waterside in just a few moments, and the river offers a perfect place for a relaxing stroll. Kelvingrove Park is a little further afield, but easily within walking distance of Partick student accommodations. Take a walk through the grounds and enjoy the vast open space, greenery, duck pond, and scenic fountains.
Food and Drink
Partick is packed with places to eat and drink. Partick is perfect for vegans, with Suissi Vegan Kitchen offering delicious pan-Asian, plant-based cuisine and cocktails and Plant Blonde serving up award-winning vegan cakes. Ga Ga Kitchen + Bar is the place to go for authentic Malaysian food and tasty cocktails, while Partick Duck Club serves up the best comfort food and plenty of duck-based dishes. If you're looking for pubs, grab a pint at The Sparkle Horse or enjoy the live music at Bag o'Nails. With so many choices, you'll never be short of options living in student accommodation in Partick.
Entertainment
There are plenty of things to get stuck into in Partick. Head to the Riverside Museum to engage with the state-of-the-art, interactive displays, or visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum to see the diverse art exhibitions and natural history displays. For something more upbeat, stop by The Record Factory to catch regular live music and DJs every weekend until 2am.
Shopping
You'll never have to stray too far from student housing in Partick to pick up all your essentials. Head to West End Retail Park to grab your groceries from Sainsbury's or M&S or deck out your university house with decor from Home Bargains. There's also a Lidl, Morrisons, and Argos close by, so you'll have everything you need living in Partick.
Student Housing
The wide range of student accommodation Partick has to offer means there is something for everyone. There are Partick student properties to suit every taste and budget, from shared student houses to purpose-built apartments. Have a browse of our student housing in Partick and find your next home, today.
FAQs about student accommodation in Partick
Partick is a popular student area as it is so close to the University of Glasgow campus. Partick student accommodation is in high demand every year.
Partick is a vibrant and exciting place to live in Glasgow with lots of shops, restaurants, and pubs. With great transport links, scenic views, and a lively atmosphere, Partick is a popular area in Glasgow.
Partick is located to the northwest of Glasgow city centre on the north bank of the River Clyde.
Partick is considered a safe area of Glasgow by current and former residents. You should feel secure living in student houses in Partick.
The University of Glasgow has many halls of residence close to the campus. Generally, students live in halls in their first year before moving into private student houses in Partick, Hillhead, Finnieston and the surrounding areas for their final two years.
There are a range of options for student accommodation in Partick so you should be able to find a property that suits your needs and budget. As the area is so popular with students, there are also lots of discounts and deals to take advantage of that help to keep the cost of living down.
Many student houses in Partick 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 Partick 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 Partick 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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