Pre-arrival guideAccommodation
Temporary Accommodation
To guarantee a comfortable start to your stay in Glasgow, we recommend securing temporary accommodation in advance, particularly if you plan to arrive before your booked accommodation's designated check-in date.
Important note: Accommodation providers typically adhere to strict arrival windows. Arriving early may result in you being unable to access your room.
To avoid any last-minute panic, especially during peak student arrival periods, we advise booking temporary accommodation for at least two weeks if you don't have your accommodation arranged. This ensures you have a secure place to stay while you finalise your longer-term housing arrangements.
By planning ahead, you can alleviate any unnecessary stress upon arrival and experience a seamless transition to your new Glasgow home.
University Halls of Residence
The University of Strathclyde offers a variety of on-campus accommodation options conveniently located within Glasgow's city centre. This 'Strathlife' experience fosters a vibrant student community and provides easy access to academic resources and campus amenities.
By residing on campus, you'll enjoy a streamlined transition to university life, surrounded by fellow students and immersed in the heart of Glasgow's dynamic city centre.
You can apply for your place in University Accommodation online after you have received a conditional offer of study from the University.
Click here to visit our Accommodation webpages for full information on the application process, eligibility and how to apply.
Purpose Built Student Accommodation
In addition to the University’s own halls of residence, there are a number of privately managed halls of residence in Glasgow City Centre – many are very close to the University campus.
If you choose this option you may live with students from a variety of Glasgow’s universities and colleges.
Private rented accommodation
There are lots of ways to find accommodation with a private landlord.
If possible, you should try and spend some time in Glasgow during the summer vacation to familiarise yourself with the city outwith the campus and have a look at several properties before making a decision. If you can't do this, remember to bring enough money to pay for temporary accommodation for when you first arrive in Glasgow, while you look for somewhere to stay. Do not pay money to a landlord via the internet unless you have checked the person is registered as the landlord of the property.
Family accommodation
The University of Strathclyde only offers accommodation to individual students, so if your family will be living with you, you will need to find private accommodation.
It is important that you plan carefully and find suitable accommodation before you bring your family to the UK - the demand for private accommodation in Glasgow is high. You might need to stay in temporary accommodation (ideally with friends/family or in an Airbnb/hotel) whilst you look for suitable accommodation in an area that will work for all your family’s needs.