Glasgow has a deserved reputation as one of the UK's most vibrant cities for students, offering a heady mix of culture, nightlife, and green spaces.
The University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonian University are all in relatively close proximity, while the University of the West of Scotland is also accessible.
The city has neighbourhoods to suit all budgets, each with good transport links to the city’s universities.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see the best spots to live in Glasgow for students, based on atmosphere and rent prices.
1. Strathbungo
Located in Glasgow’s increasingly fashionable Southside, Strathbungo is an ideal community for students with vibrant cafes and cultural activities. Just a seven-minute train journey from the city centre, the area is home to beautiful tenement buildings and greenery. | Rightmove
2. Sighthill
This north Glasgow patch, with green spaces aplenty, is a ten-minute bus trip from the city centre or a walk of under 30 minutes. With a local Lidl and Tesco Extra, Sighthill is an inexpensive student spot. | Supplied
3. Dennistoun
Well-connected by the busy Alexandra Parade street and train station, Dennistoun is now one of Glasgow’s most attractive sites for student living. The neighbourhood’s food and drink scene continues to impress, and with Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis nearby, there is plenty to do in Dennistoun. | Glasgowist
4. New Gorbals
New Gorbals has undergone a great deal of development in recent times and is a thriving community that is close to the centre of Glasgow, reachable by either underground or on foot over the River Clyde. | Rightmove