Student Accommodation Near University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is located in Glasgow, Scotland. It was founded in 1796 and became the second-oldest university when it received the royal charter in 1964. It became the first technological university in the United Kingdom. The enrollment rate falls somewhere around 25,000 students, making it Scotland’s third-largest university. The community is made up of individuals from over 100 countries.

About the University

In 1964 the university only had 4,000 full-time students and by 2003 the number had climbed up to 20,000. Right at the time when the University of Strathclyde celebrated its 100th anniversary of the laying of the original Royal College building.John Anderson left the majority of his estate to create the University of Strathclyde. This was the second university in Glasgow which would focus on specializing in practical subjects.

Strathclyde University was awarded University of the Year by Times Higher Education in 2012 and in 2019. It is the first university to receive this award twice. The annual income of the university sits somewhere around £500 million of which £100 million is from research grants and contracts. The expenditure is somewhere around £400 million.

In the session of 2019/20, the university had a total of 24,330 full-time students. Out of this, 16,115 were undergraduates and 8,215 postgraduates. Around 35,000 people take part in professional programmes and other continuing education programmes. Originally the university operated from the Jordan Hill campus. After 2012, the university relocated to a new building in the John Anderson Campus.About 16% of the students at the university are from overseas. The community is made of students that flock to Glasgow from over a 100 countries. There is a big chunk of mature students as well who start their studies after gaining workplace experience. The university also has an alumni population of over 100,000 and is growing.

Studying at Strathclyde University

There are more than 500 courses listed on the university’s website. For over 200 years Strathclyde has been delivering academic excellence. You'll enjoy world-class research and teaching in preparation for your chosen career path. Studying in Glasgow also gives you the opportunity to see the beautiful country of Scotland. You can enjoy activities like hill-walking, snow sports, and even mountain bike trails.

If you are a history buff, you can also visit many historic castles in the city and monuments as well to explore the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Scotland. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and will serve as an amazing backdrop to your studies. You can experience a vibrant night life, breath-taking scenery, amazing architecture, and outstanding shopping experience as well.

Living in Glasgow

The University of Glasgow provides accommodation facilities to its students. There are many advantages at living in university accommodation like:

1. Free wi-fi coverage.
2. Heating & lighting is included in the rent.
3. Access to sports facilities.
4. Safe & secure campuses.
5. Cleaning services are provided.
6. Automobile parking & bicycle storage.
7. Personal possession insurance.

Accommodations provided by the university can provide only so many benefits. They might even have other rules and regulations that might put restrictions on your fun while you stay here in Glasgow. You can look for alternate student accommodation near the University of Strathclyde that satisfies all your requirements. It is anyway advisable to book your accommodation before actually moving to Glasgow.

Properties Offered by Uninist

Uninist is a joint venture between Londonist and University Living. Overall, they have 18 years of experience in dealing with international students and helping them find flexible student accommodation.Flexible because Uninist understands students can enroll in courses with varying duration. There can be some change in plan and schedule while you are studying in Glasgow, and many other such factors can affect the length of your stay. In those cases, it is good to have relaxed and flexible lease terms.Boyce House on 47 Kyle Street is the property that Uninist offers for student housing near the University of Strathclyde.  This gorgeous student accommodation has everything you need, including comfortable beds and a great study area, gym, cinema room, study area, games room and laundry room. As the lease is flexible in nature, you can even opt for short-terms student accommodation and not just for long-term.