Boasting a student population of over 70,000 and a number of reputable universities, Liverpool remains one of the UK’s strongest student cities, with more and more people heading up North each year. It isn’t just the academic offerings that are attracting students to Liverpool, however, as our city also has plenty of other qualities that make it such a great university city. Take a look at some of the reasons you should consider choosing to study in Liverpool.
A rich culture and history
From Magical Mystery Tour’s to famous art galleries, Liverpool has a rich history and vibrant culture for students to enjoy. Cultural hotspots in the city have something for everyone, with the Tate Liverpool and Walker Art Gallery for art lovers, plus many more art based events and attractions, along with the Museum Of Liverpool and Liverpool World Museum for history lovers. One walk around the city centre and you can’t escape the historical architecture in every street and around every corner, with some buildings like the Bluecoat Chambers and Liverpool Town Hall dating back to the 1700s.
The best nightlife
Liverpool’s nightlife scene is one of the UK’s best, especially for students. Students can expect lively nightlife every night of the week, with a number of nightclubs like Level and Brooklyn Mixer offering dedicated student nights with cheap drinks and good tunes. For nights when you just want a few quiet drinks, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the number of cosy bars for cocktails and catch ups. Also, let’s not forget the Raz, the legendary student haunt offering £1 drinks like the ‘Fat Frog’ — a somewhat questionable concoction made of a mixture of different alcopops. Good for your social life, but bad for those hungover morning lectures…
Affordable living
Liverpool is one of the most affordable areas in the UK, especially when compared to London. Students in Liverpool can expect to pay a lot less to enjoy their time in the city, with the cost of housing, food, transportation and even shopping significantly cheaper than in the capital. Student accommodation is heavily in demand in Liverpool, which is why property companies like RW Invest are bringing high-quality, luxury accommodation to the area in great city centre locations that are close to university campuses. Best of all, the price you would pay for quality accommodation in Liverpool is a fraction of the price you would pay in London or other Southern cities, where even the most standard student accommodation is enough to break the bank.
The friendliest people
Liverpool has been voted the friendliest city in the UK on numerous occasions, and who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by the friendliest people throughout their university years? Whether asking for directions or needing a hand carrying some of your luggage into your new university pad, you’re sure to find a Scouser that’s happy to help.
Decided Liverpool is your city of choice? Read our article on 7 of the things every student in Liverpool should do during their first month in the city.
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