Study in the UK. 10 Most Affordable Places You May Like
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Tuition fees have increased recently, and students have to look for cheaper accommodation. Studying and living in London is unaffordable for the majority of students. That is why we have prepared a list of best places to study and do not spend much money for living.
Cardiff
The university of Cardiff is located there and his students pay in £90 in average for weekly rent. Public transport is not expensive as well, but students either walk or cycle to the university. Cost of living is also the lowest one among all capital cities.
Lincoln
This is the city with a variety of attractions: cafés, pubs, bars clubs etc. Weekly rent here is the same as in Cardiff and it unlikely to be changed. Two famous educational institutions in this place are Bishop Grosseteste University and the University of Lincoln.
Durham
According to The Independent, this city is one of the best for students. There are all possible attractions to enjoy your leisure after classes, and what is more important, student employment rate equals to 92%. Weekly rent here will cost only £82 pound, while in Oxford or Cambridge you will have to pay over £100.
Liverpool
Many students choose this place, and as a result, there is a huge demand for accommodation. Thus, weekly rent equals to £81, but it is rising quickly. Liverpool is a comfort city for those want to both study and party hard. There is also a lot of job positions for students. Moreover, Liverpool and John Moores Universities are located here, in the city center.
Nottingham
The weekly rent is still £81, but it will rise soon, as more and more students choose this city because of the University of Nottingham. The price of tickets for public transport is not the lowest, but a reasonable one. Moreover, there is great nightlife and pretty convenient shopping.
Sheffield
This city is extremely popular among students, who live all around Sheffield and use convenient public transport to get to different places. Weekly rent is only £80 and it probably will be the same. This city also has a lot of host musicians, so that one will not get bored in the evenings.
Leeds
If you live in Leeds you will be satisfied with the weekly rent, which equals to £80, and it is doing to decrease soon. Cost of living and taxis are also more than affordable, as you can take a cab for a group and pay less than for a bus.
Swansea
The weekly rent in Swansea is only £79 so that it is in top three of the cheapest places for a living. There are plenty of attractions for any taste so that you can have an active life beyond the university. By the way, Swansea University is located 3 miles from the city center.
Leicester
There are two universities in this city with a weekly rent of £79. This place is situated in such a way that it is easily reachable from any point of the UK. So that, if you want to be close to your home, choose Leicester. Moreover, there is the biggest food market in Europe, so the food is also cheap.
Belfast
It is the cheapest city for living, as weekly rent here is £69, and it is decreasing quarterly. University is situated not far from the city center and from numerous attractions as well.