Affordability is certainly one of the main determinants for which university students will opt. Regardless, students also gravitate towards good standards, though they also want a pocket-friendly environment. As we interact with the most affordable cities in the UK, it is important that if you want to use this discussion as a reference for your decision, it would make more sense to interact with the best student cities we discussed previously. Here are the most affordable cities in the UK for students:

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in the UK For students

As we interact with the most affordable cities in the UK, it is important if you want to use this discussion as a reference for your decision to know which one to choose for the most affordable cities in the UK for students.

1. Aberdeen


Affordability is one aspect to consider when cities are ranked among the best student cities in the world. In the UK, Aberdeen tops the list as far as this phenomenon is concerned. The city is home to two internationally ranked Universities that average USD17,900 in tuition fees, making it one of the most affordable cities in the UK for students.

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Accommodation and living costs were estimated to be USD3,215 cheaper than the Capital. Aberdeen is popular for being home to the fifth university in the country.

2. Manchester


If I had the mandate to decide I would say, Manchester is the best student city in the whole of the UK. It has such an impeccable balance which has seen the city maintaining the second position in the list of the best UK student cities as well as the affordability list. The University of Manchester’s official website reveals that living costs in the city are about USD1,137 monthly. Meanwhile, its internationally ranked institutions average USD16,100 per year of tuition. These figures include tuition for the city’s highest-ranked institution. The University of Manchester.

3. Newcastle


Expatistan reveals Newcastle is a whopping 39 percent cheaper than London in terms of living costs while tuition fees average USD22,100 annually. The cheapest available rent is 65 percent lower than in London. The city has a friendly environment as the center of shipbuilding.

4. Nottingham


The city is in the middle of the UK and has a prestigious reputation yet it maintains a good position on affordability. Nottingham houses two internationally ranked universities. The University of Nottingham is one of them and is in the top 100. An undergraduate student can expect to pay an average of just USD18,900 per annum across both ranked universities. 

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According to the Telegraph, “The University of Nottingham is the second-cheapest institution for studying in the UK, with an average total monthly). One of the most affordable cities in the UK for students, with a weekly spend of approximately US$235 (about US$940).

5. Glasgow


Glasgow is a port city situated in the western Lowlands of Scotland. Among the world’s top 300 universities are two of Glasgow’s own. The University of Glasgow is actually one of the top 100 on this list. Tuition fees at these top universities average USD23,800 annually. Living costs in Glasgow are approximately eight percent lower than in Edinburgh 38 percent cheaper than in London
Classical art nouveau architecture and a wealthy heritage have seen Glasgow being a cultural hub that houses some of Scotland’s renowned museums and arts institutions; “the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and National Theatre of Scotland.”

6. Birmingham


A city where the overall costs of living index, compared to the capital, are 22 percent lower. Birmingham is the second-largest city in the United Kingdom and the largest in the West Midlands of England. Top universities- the University of Birmingham and Aston University- found in the city have fees averaging USD21, 400 per year.

7. Edinburgh


Beautiful green picturesque sceneries shared through experiencing the famous movies Harry Potter, come to mind whenever the name Edinburgh comes up. Yes, the city is famous for filming there. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is stunningly mountainous. There are Old medieval castles and Georgian architecture.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top 20 universities. USD28,000 per annum is the average tuition fee for the three internationally ranked institutions housed in the city. Edinburgh attracts rentals 51 percent lower than London.

8. Coventry


The medieval city of Coventry, once attached to Warwickshire, is found in the West Midlands of England. Coventry is the second largest in this region after Birmingham and houses two internationally ranked universities including Warwick University. The average tuition for international students averages USD24,300 per year.

9. Brighton


The seaside resort which is (by train) an hour’s ride from the Capital is well known for its “relaxed and sunny predisposition.” One would expect the beachy town to be expensive because of its tourist destination status but rent prices are 62 percent lower than in London. Further, inclusive of rent, monthly living costs are USD1,400 cheaper than in London.
Internationally ranked institutions in Brighton are two of the highest-ranked (the University of Sussex) in 227th position in the world. There is not much difference in tuition fees from those of London. Undergraduate student programs average USD20,600 per year.

10. London


London is known as the world’s finest student city overall. It is ranked 82nd for affordability. One person will need USD1,005 to survive a month exclusive of rent. Tuition fees average USD21,200 annually.
London boasts of 17 internationally ranked universities. Among the most affordable cities in the UK for students, in 10th position on the world university rankings is the capital’s UCL (University College London) which is its highest-ranked institution. London is, however, cheaper than counterpart metropolitan cities like New York.

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