Student accommodation in Glasgow

Generally, Glasgow is a welcoming, friendly city and is safe for students. However, it is also a big city, so it's always wise to be aware of the potential for crime. The good thing is that if you choose to live with us at Student Roost, you'll have teams on site 24/7, secure fob access, window limiters and CCTV in communal spaces. In the unlikely event of an incident, we also offer free insurance with Howden for all our residents.

According to the latest figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), there are 39,755 students at the University of Glasgow, 21,555 at Glasgow Caledonian University and 2,605 at the Glasgow School of Art. Overall, this equates to there being over 63,000 students in Glasgow.

Aside from the city centre, Finnieston, Hillhead, Partick and Anniesland are popular places for students to live. All of the Student Roost properties in Glasgow are situated close to the city centre.

Glasgow is the perfect blend of culture, fashion, food and things to do. Despite having a large population, it doesn't feel crowded and there's a welcoming, community feel in the city.

The sooner you book your student housing in Glasgow, the more choice you’ll have! Keep in mind that if you want a particular room type or a particular property, if you leave it until the summer, they might be all booked.

That said, at Student Roost we usually have some student rooms in Glasgow available for last-minute booking - so if you’ve left it late or found your course through Clearing, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

With Student Roost, there are studios, en-suite rooms and one-bedroom apartments available as student accommodation in Glasgow. This is across five locations: Gibson Street, Dobbie's Point, Buchanan View, Merchant Studios and St Mungo's.

The main differences between private halls and uni halls in Glasgow are:

• University-owned accommodation: this is usually in halls, but it can be in a shared flat or house. It depends what your uni has available. They’re often popular with first year students who haven’t yet made friends in the city. Keep in mind that facilities can be quite basic and you likely won’t have the option of a studio flat all to yourself.
• Private purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA): this accommodation is designed with student living in mind. It’s modern and comes with all the latest facilities. The type of rooms available will depend on your provider. At Student Roost, we offer studios, apartments and ensuite rooms in Glasgow so you’ve got the choice of a lively or chilled living space.

Congratulations! You’ve got a place on a course through clearing and you’re going to university; but what happens next?

Well, the first thing you need to do is accept the offer of study sent to you by the university. You’ll need to do this via UCAS. Once this is done and it’s all confirmed, you’ll also need to let your student finance provider know if there are any changes to your original application, such as a change in the university you’re attending, the course you’re studying, and the length of the course.

It’s also important that you find and confirm your accommodation. Options for last minute accommodation can be limited, so let us help you take away the stress. At Student Roost, we have accommodation in 21 UK cities. Upgrade your student living and become a part of our student community.

More information on securing your room (with no deposit!) through clearing can be found here - Clearing | Clearing Accommodation | Student Roost

Yes, it is. We offer dual occupancy as an option for some of our studios and apartments in Glasgow, so you can rent and live together as a couple. You’ll also save some money on rent, compared with renting two separate rooms.

Yes. While we don’t have postgraduate-only accommodation in Glasgow we do have a variety of accommodation for you to choose from. If you’re looking for a bit more independence and a quieter space for study, you might like our studio rooms. Learn more about our postgraduate accommodation.

Yes, whether you’re staying for one semester or the whole year, we want you to experience the very best that student life has to offer. We offer short-term student accommodation at some of our Glasgow properties, so you can rent for one semester or two, depending on your study plans. Learn more about our short-term student accommodation.

Yes, we do – our Merchant Apartments, Merchant Studios and St Mungo’s properties are all within a 5-minute walk of the University of Strathclyde, so no need to stress about getting to class on time. You’ve got a choice of studio rooms, ensuite rooms and apartments.

Absolutely! Our Dobbie’s Point and Buchanan View properties are both within a 5-minute walk of campus, and you’ve got a choice of apartments, studios or ensuite rooms. 

Yes, our Gibson Street property is ideally located for Glasgow uni students. It’s just a 2-minute walk to campus and you can choose to stay in either an ensuite room or studio.