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With some of the highest rated student living in the UK, studying at Northumbria University Newcastle allows you to live better. Whether it’s living in some of the best student accommodation in the UK, or enjoying some of the great choices of food and drink, and city living in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Newcastle upon Tyne is full of choice for student living, you can choose between University owned accommodation, private apartments or house sharing, the choice is yours. Northumbria University guarantees you a place on campus and our halls are suitable for any budget and style. With options from £70 per week, UK living is more affordable than you think. Newcastle is also home to a growing amount of privately owned apartments. If you’re one for living in luxury, this can be the choice for you. Feel free to explore the hundreds of houses available in different areas of Newcastle including Sandyford, Heaton and Jesmond.

Some key figures;

  • Northumbria University halls from £70 a week
  • Claude Gibb Hall, our catered halls from £112 a week
  • A wide choice of en-suite rooms from £120 a week

*National Student Housing Awards 2016

No matter what your taste or budget, you can enjoy some great local food and drink throughout Newcastle. Markets in the city sell fresh fruit, vegetables and meat daily, with a bustling choice of international shops to try new flavours. Newcastle is one of the top three cheapest places to live as a student, meaning your money will go further.

Some key figures;

  • Second cheapest city for living in the UK (Business Insider, 2016)
  • Recommended daily spend on food is £4.98 (22% cheaper than London)
  • Four week city centre metro pass from £36.50

**Which? University Survey 2016


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