With three quality universities, Glasgow is a real student centre and vibrant and eclectic city. Here you will find all types of student accommodation in Glasgow including student houses, flats and halls.
With three quality universities, Glasgow is a real student centre and vibrant and eclectic city. Here you will find all types of student accommodation in Glasgow including student houses, flats and halls.
Glasgow is a city you get to know over time as it starts to feel like home. It is full of small details, from wall murals to tucked away streets, and much of student life is about finding your own favourites. The centre is easy to walk around, and areas like the West End and Glasgow Green quickly become part of your routine.
One of the main reasons students choose Glasgow is due to its reputation for being friendly. The phrase “People Make Glasgow” reflects that. It is also more affordable than many other UK cities, with lower living costs and rent, which makes a real day to day difference.
As the UNESCO City of Music, live music is a big part of life here, from smaller venues to places like the Barrowland Ballroom and the OVO Hydro. Outside of the music scene, museums and galleries such as Kelvingrove and The Burrell Collection are free to visit, and there are parks across the city for study breaks or walks. Whatever your interests, there is always something to do.
Student life varies depending on what you enjoy. You might spend an evening at Hillhead Book Club, head out to Box or Polo, or meet friends for a drink in the summer.
Getting around the city itself is rather straightforward, with many areas within walking distance, as well as buses and the subway linking the main areas.
Are you going to live and study in Glasgow? Here are the most frequent questions asked by other students.
Most students look for shared housing in Glasgow from October, although there will be student accommodation available all year round. First year and international students generally start looking in January for halls of residence.
The amount you pay will depend on the type of student accommodation you choose. A shared house in Glasgow will cost you £121 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £162 per week, but could cost more depending on what type of room you select.
Accommodation for Students has the widest range of student accommodation currently available in Glasgow. This includes halls of residence, house shares, flats and apartments. You can enquire directly to your chosen accommodation or get more support through our live help team. Accommodation for Students has accommodation across the whole city including Hillhead and Knightswood.
In Glasgow the standard length of contract is 46 weeks. However it is possible to have a longer or shorter agreement than this. Some halls of residence will only offer a 50 or 52 week tenancy agreement for example.
Yes, a selection of the student accommodation listed on Accommodation for Students will offer short term stays. This is most often the case for halls of residence in Glasgow. Look out for the properties which have the short term let badge or filter your search by ‘letting period’.
This will depend on the type of property you choose. The most anyone can legally charge is 5 weeks rent. Some accommodation in Glasgow halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Glasgow will be £484.
All landlords and property managers in Glasgow are legally required to protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. If you take care of your student accommodation you should have no problem getting your money back. You can check out some further information right here.
Glasgow Universities
Glasgow is home to four universities, including The University of Strathclyde and the University of West of Scotland.
