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“Each part of this city makes you love it, you don't only will be able to live in a place having a beach but also mountains…but what I love the most is being able to walk to every place of this city.”

“Overall good town with plenty of selection some places can be a bit expensive though.”

“Well connected public transportation. Not many options to eat out. Friendly town nonetheless. Beautiful scenes.”

“The physical characteristic of City of Bath is amazing. It's not too big, not too small. I love this heritage town. The basic facilities are also great, especially the public transportation that is easily accessible…”

“Belfast is a very student oriented city! It’s a great place for students looking for the city experience in a less overwhelming form”

“Birmingham is a lively bustling city with a lot of culture and entertainment. All of the businesses you could need are present in the city and it's only expanding. There is a lot to do and there are a seemingly endless amount of night clubs.”

“Bolton is a nice place to stay, it’s city centre has the university and lots of places to shop, eat and relax. It’s also close to Manchester.”

“There are so many different fun places to eat and so many night clubs and pubs to go to, to enjoy yourself. The transportation is quick and efficient. You can get a bus every 5 minutes or so to anywhere…”

“Always something or somewhere to go. Bus routes available. Town is a walk away. Eating out has a wide range of choices.”

“Brighton is the perfect city for students with a wide variety of eating, socialising and shopping facilities and very scenic surroundings.”

“Bristol is a place I will forever hold in my heart. With plenty of things to do during the day and night, Bristol always seems to be alive. Great music scene, great shops, great clubs, and great museums too!”

“Buckingham has lots of lovely coffee shops and all the main things one would need. I wish we had a train station though!”

“… Everything i could need is within a 15 minute walk max. 4 main clubs and lots of pubs. Also many restaurants, chain and local. Public transport is excellent…”

“Very pretty city, all you need, close to the coast, countryside, and decent journey to London”

“Absolutely can not fault Cardiff as an area, a large player on the global scene having hosted the champions league final and rugby World Cup whilst I was there, people are the nicest people in the U.K, gorgeous place to live as a student.”

“The area is lovely and the distance to walk to the shops isn’t far however, it can be very busy during holidays as it is a very touristy place”

“It is an amazing place to be,it is full of life there is easy access to buses and trains. There are a wide range of shops, restaurants and bars. It has a lovely, warm and welcoming environment”

“…Expensive, but there are ways around that, and the range of things you'll find is vast…Plenty of transport options in the underground and bus system, although traffic can be hectic…truly is a city that never sleeps.”

“Cheltenham is a brilliant university town…The high street was large with plenty of shops, coffee houses, restaurants, clothes stores and supermarkets…The town is surrounded by countryside…”

“Great. Would recommend. Thinking of living here when I finish uni”

“Good transport links but apart from pubs and restaurants there is no night life”

“A decent place to live. There is good access to most services and amenities available. The range of shops and restaurants is adequate but could be improved. There aren’t many options for going out, but there are a good few…”

“City centre is very close to the university, so can always pop in if need too. Loads of places out to eat and bus services are everywhere…Birmingham is only a 20 minute journey on a train or can get bus!”

“Intu is great for shopping with nearly every type of shop you could need. The uni provides free bus transport which is nice. Wide variety of restaurants which is nice. Nightlife is mixed.”

“The prices to live anywhere in dublin are extortionate. There is some great places to shop and to eat, but they tend to be quite expensive. There are some good student deals though”

“A great city where everything is in close proximity and cost of living is much cheaper than other cities.”

“Durham is lovely little city. Supermarket shops are only small ones in the city centre unless you want to drive or catch a bus to bigger superstores for better prices…Great city with amazing views and walks.”

“London generally really nice city, lot to do and see. Can always find new things. Good for shopping but just a very expensive city to live in.”

“My favourite city of all time! The vibe of the city is great, the people are nice, and it's such a beautiful city! Great for students, cause it's not too expensive and the whole city is such an over all great experience!”

“Cost of living is great here I find it to be affordable. Eating out is good I just wish there were more restaurants…Night outs I would say they are ok…it is peaceful here not a bustling city but it is quiet and safe here. I love it.”

“Its a really welcoming and artistic community that’s very environmentally conscious and has delicious food. I came from London and was worried about nightlife, but it’s just as fun and vibrant.”

“The area is cheap to live compared to london. Major outlets have their shop in the nearby area. It is a good area to live if you like quite places.”

“Scottish people are very friendly and kind. Glasgow is a very comfortable city to live in, not too big or too small as a city.”

“A beautiful city, with a good location and welcoming people, also with a lot of opportunities for student development.”

“The city is beautiful, there are lots of things to do and there are always transport options. However, of course, most things are rather costly. It seems like this place has everything... but it's so expensive.”

“Hatfield is quite expensive for what it is. The university makes the town, it is the only source of nightlife other than a Wetherspoons. The university has a couple of bars and a nightclub on campus…”

“High Wycombe is fairly large town with lots to do at anytime of the day. There's many restaurants and takeout places as well as a nightclub and many pubs.”

“The centre of Huddersfield has plenty of shops, restaurants and bars to enjoy and socialise in”

“Hull is a great place to be at Uni, there is a wide range of places to relax and is one of the cheapest cities there is!”

“Inverness is a great city to live in if your not a big fan of big busy cities. It's a small, picturesque city. It has plenty of places to eat out in and the shopping is good...”

“The town of Ipswich is somewhere where I really feel at home. In addition, the university accommodations are really close to the center of town which means you don't need to use much public transport; you can just walk”

“There is a good public transport system, however the busses are a bit slow. The local high street doesn’t have many shops. However, grocery shopping is cheap as Lidl and Aldi are one bus ride away from campus.”

“Love Lancaster!! Originally from London but Lancaster is a nice quiet town so it’s a change of scenery for me and I'm enjoying it. It could do with a bit more Nightlife but Sugar is good when it's open.”

“The cost of living is much, much lesser than in any of the major cities. Leeds is the perfect mix of city and town life and has something to offer to anyone who calls it home. There are great places for food and going out…”

“Leicester is a great city to live in. It is a little pricey for living but holds a lot of opportunities. The night life is great no matter what your vibe is…There’s lots of independent cafes and shops to find and explore and a range of favourites…”

“Lincoln is a friendly, beautiful city with a lovely balance of old-fashioned and modern. Plenty of great restaurants and coffee shops to visit, plus I thoroughly recommend a peaceful walk around the Lincoln Arboretum.”

“I have loved living in Liverpool, it is a vibrant and busy city where there is always something to do if you find the day is getting boring... Nothing in Liverpool is overly expensive… supermarkets aren’t far away from any accommodation…”

“The ultimate university city in the UK. There is a plethora of different opportunities and places to go to. You will never be bored in this city!”

“It has all of the entertainment needed to enjoy your evening/weekends, however, Loughborough isn’t a city and so the same extent of options cannot be expected!! Luckily, Nottingham and Leicester are easy to reach by train/bus...”

“Bedford campus is well organised, there is a shuttle bus which runs every 20/30 mins Monday to Friday from 8 am till 10 pm. It is free for students and stops at the main train station as well as at the main groceries in town centre…”

“Amazing city with lots to do, hard to get bored in Manchester”

“Getting around in Middlesbrough is great, brilliant prices, amazing nights out, but not for the weak of heart. It can be a rough town, but once you're in with a good group, you're bound to have a good time around the place”

“Best city to be a student!! Everything is within walking distance, the city is beautiful and the people are lovely. Nothing I would change.”

“Newport is a little town with the larger Telford nearby. There are regular buses and I think the prices are decent, especially in comparison to if you lived in a city uni. There's lots of pubs and one main club in Newport…”

“London is a notoriously expensive city for living costs and night life…I encourage students to take advantage of student nights…across London, including student bars on campus, which are often much more affordable…”

“Northampton is the ideal combination of urban activity and rural tranquilly. Outside of the city, there are a great deal of green landscapes to explore outside the town. Students should try to explore these wonders within the town.”

“The bus routes are perfect for getting into the city easily… norwich is great for shopping with a mix of Branded shops and independent and quirky shops …lots of options including for vegetarian and vegan! …You will love norwich!”

“Nottingham is a fun and vibrant city. Its offers nightlife and sports activities as well as great parks to relax… ”

“Public transport is great there buses and trains to all over, the little town has all the necessary shops. The night life is great too as it’s not too far from Liverpool city centre...”

“So expensive to live but also love living here so does have its perks- good vibes all round really minus the extortionate rent”

“Decent cost of living and places to eat out although not that much variety. Night life could have a little more pubs/bars/clubs although there's a few… Nice seaside and many things to do around the city in the summer.”

“Safe place, if you know where not to go at night. Cheap ubers and local taxies. Very easy to navigate. Can walk absolutely anywhere. Great night life! …If you stay a bit after submissions you can enjoy the beach like you’re on holiday!”

“Preston is a wonderful place. Great for students. It may not look like much to start with, but you WILL fall in love with this place.”

“As it's near London you can expect the cost of living in Reading to be more than it would be nearer the north …plenty of choices for nightclubs in Reading but the best two by far are Q Club and the Student Union.”

“Lots of transport link, there are a few pubs and restaurants but nights out are better in Manchester city centre, there is an Aldi and Tesco nearby to do food shopping, it is a cheap place to live.”

“Great shopping in town and centres outside the city a whole strip of bars and clubs as well as an amazing SU nightclub. Plenty of new food places and good kebabs and a range of prices for accomodation”

“It’s London. You know what you’re getting. The best nights out, best food, best shops but the highest prices. Wouldn’t want to spend my late teens/early twenties anywhere else though, it’s my favourite place on Earth.”

“A great experience. The city has a lot to offer especially historically. You will get to try various cuisines as well. Quiet expensive but worth it.”

“City is great! Not too big, but big enough to find job, if you will study and work ! If you are used to the business and craziness of London and want similar experience - this is not the place for you. :D Southampton is more chill. But I love it .”

“… An array of resturants and shopping facilities, although more pricey than in some cities. Amenities in Dundee are cheaper and provide greater choice. Nightlife is restricted to union-led events as well as low-key bar nights…”

“Stirling is a beautiful city with just enough of everything. I don't go clubbing so I can't speak much for nights out but I have seen lots of live music being advertised and had a great time at a traditional Scottish dance…”

“I love it here! I’m originally from Stoke but moved away when I was 2 years old. I returned for university. This city is full of amazing places to go!”

“Not too crowded like a main city like Newcastle but only a short metro away from it, good place for nights out and cost of living is good value even in the city centre”

“Swansea Bay is for the students of Swansea. Studying by the beach and the sea is a unique university experience… You can cycle from woodland to beachside in a matter of minutes.”

“this area is a good place to live. lots of shops are convenient and the transportation is also good”

“Winchester town is absolutely beautiful. There is plenty to do and see. One downside is that there is only one nightclub… The town is a short walk from the uni, and has lots of restaurants and pubs to eat out at.”

“Such a lovely city for a student, easy to get around and to live in”

“There is a town with shipping and food. The shops are very limited especially for our age range… Uni nights out on a Wednesday at tramps are so great deffo recommend”

“York is a lovely place, especially if you want a more relaxed uni experience”