About Glasgow
With 20.8% of its student population being international, Glasgow is the 4th most popular city in the UK for international students. Here is a breakdown of the proportion of international students by level of study in Glasgow:
Undergraduate: 15%
Postgraduate: 22%
Research: 35%
Glasgow offers high-quality education through its renowned universities, the University of Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian University, the University of Strathclyde, the Glasgow School of Art, and the City of Glasgow College. The city offers a terrific student experience for international students through its vibrant student community and highly ranked universities.
Popular Student Accommodation Areas in Glasgow
Popular Glasgow areas among university students are the West End, Dennistoun, and the East End. There are a few things to keep in mind while searching for the perfect student area to stay in, including transportation, cost, and amenities.
1. Students living in Glasgow’s West End will be near the University of Glasgow, and purpose-built accommodation would cost around £140–£380/week.
Travel time from the West End to the City Centre by different modes of transportation:
Bus - 20-30 minutes
Taxi - 10-15 minutes
Walking - 40-50 minutes
Subway - 15-20 minutes
2. Students living in Dennistoun would pay approximately £110–£250/week.
Nearby universities include Strathclyde University and Glasgow Caledonian University.
Travel time from Dennistoun to the City Centre by different modes of transportation:
Bus - 15-25 minutes
Taxi - 10-15 minutes
Walking - 45-55 minutes
Subway - 10-15 minutes
3. Students living in the East End purpose-built student accommodation would pay around £100–£240/week. This area includes Strathclyde University.
Travel time from the East End to the City Centre by different modes of transportation:
Bus - 15-35 minutes
Taxi - 10-20 minutes
Walking - 45-60 minutes
Subway - 10-25 minutes
Best Student Accommodation in Glasgow
Glasgow has various student room options, and students can explore different areas in Glasgow near their universities and budgets.
Popular student Housing in Glasgow that provide almost every room type are Buchanan View, Dobbie's Point Roost, St Mungo's Roost, and Merchant Studios Roost.
Discover Student Room Types in Glasgow (Approx. £120 – £2,000/ month)
The purpose-built student accommodation in Glasgow typically includes a variety of amenities included in the bills; it varies according to the provider's terms and conditions. But broadly, we suggest a student should consider budget, needs, and preferences while making decisions.
Here, we have categorised the room types given below based on preference and budget to help you in your decision-making.
Type 1: Affordable student rooms in Glasgow:
These cost around £100–£350 per week on average and are recommended for students who are comfortable sharing space. Typically, such properties are houses or apartments.
Shared room
Amenities: Self-contained apartment with multiple bedrooms, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
The West End avg. Rent: £400 / month
Dennistoun avg. Rent: £350 / month
The East End avg. Rent: £300 / month
Triple/ Quadruple rooms
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
The West End avg. Rent: £400 / month
Dennistoun avg. Rent: £350 / month
The East End avg. Rent: £300 / month
Entire place
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
The West End avg. Rent: £1,000 / month
Dennistoun avg. Rent: £900 / month
The East End avg. Rent: £800 / month
Recommended entire place accommodation include Cosy 1 bed next to SEC, OVO Hydro, Finnieston and Comofortable apartment in Glasgow.
Type 2: Affordable student rooms in Glasgow with privacy: These rooms cost around £350–£1,000 per month.
Student Single Room
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
The West End avg. Rent: £120 / month
Dennistoun avg. Rent: £140 / month
The East End avg. Rent: £150 / month
Recommended student single rooms include Buchanan View.
Student Shared Flats
Amenities: Private Bedroom in a shared house or flat, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
The West End avg. Rent: £500 / month
Dennistoun avg. Rent: £400 / month
The East End avg. Rent: £350 / month
Student Twin Rooms
Amenities: One room with 2 single beds, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
The West End avg. Rent: £350 / month
Dennistoun avg. Rent: £300 / month
The East End avg. Rent: £250 / month
Student Double Room
Amenities: One bedroom with double bed, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
The West End avg. Rent: £400 / month
Dennistoun avg. Rent: £350 / month
The East End avg. Rent: £300 / month
Room Type 3: Glasgow student rooms with privacy, quiet space, and proximity to the City Centre cost around £450- £1,100 per month.
Glasgow Student Flats
Amenities: Private bedroom, private bathroom, private kitchen
The West End avg. Rent: £450 / month
Dennistoun avg. Rent: £350 / month
The East End avg. Rent: £300 / month
Glasgow Student En-Suite Rooms
Amenities: Single bedroom, Private bathroom, shared kitchen
The West End avg. Rent: £500 / month
Dennistoun avg. Rent: £400 / month
The East End avg. Rent: £350 / month
Browse through students' en-suites in Glasgow, such as iQ Elgin Place, Gibson Street Roost, The Social Hub Glasgow, and Bridle Works.
Glasgow Student Studios
Amenities: private bedroom, Private bathroom, private kitchen
The West End avg. Rent: £550 / month
Dennistoun avg. Rent: £450 / month
The East End avg. Rent: £400 / month
Popular student studios are West Village, West View, Glasgow West End, and True Glasgow.
Room Type 4: Students who prefer amenities over budget
- Student Penthouse in Glasgow costs around £1,500–£2,000 per month.
These are suitable for students who prefer to have private bedrooms, a private balcony, a terrace, privacy, spacious rooms, and a top floor that is more over budget.
Cost of Living in Glasgow for Students (Approx. £250 – £730)
It varies depending on students’ lifestyle choices, but overall, apart from your Glasgow student accommodation rent, other expenses cannot be ignored. We have suggestions to help you save money while living in Glasgow as a student:
Food: £120–£160/month on average.
We suggest buying groceries that cost around £120/month and cooking your own meals.
Shop from grocery stores such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Iceland, Morrisons, Aldi, and Lidl. They offer student discounts.
Transportation: £100-£300/month on average
Get a Young Scot NEC Card for free and enjoy 50% discounts on all bus fares in Scotland.
Rent a bicycle from StudentCycle for £10 per day for a daily commute.
University bike schemes: Some universities, such as the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde, offer their students discounted bikes.
Buy a new bike for £200, easily available for students, which is equal to one month's rent and will benefit you for the entire year.
Kitchen Essentials: Market worth around £30-£80.
Some properties do not provide utensils in that case, student can check online where some websites provide utensils at discounted prices for student from market prices.
Former students generally leave their kitchen essentials on the property while leaving the city due to airport luggage weight restrictions. You can find someone in your friends circle and reuse the stuff.
Bedding Essentials: Market worth around £100.
Only a few providers provide bedding packs to their tenants, either included in bills or as an offer. Otherwise, after move-in, students have to buy on their own.
Former students generally leave their bedding essentials on the property while leaving the city due to airport luggage weight restrictions. You can find someone in your friends circle and reuse the stuff.
Bathroom Essentials: Market worth around £50
While booking a student room, the focus remains on whether it has shared or private bathrooms, but forget about bathroom essentials. Student can check online where some websites provide at discounted prices from market prices.
Cleaning Essentials: Market worth around £40
