Cost of living | University of Strathclyde

We have compiled the figures below for a number of different accommodation options. These figures are basic averages based on the costs current students have given us and the current rental climate. When working out your budget you may need to adjust these figures - especially if you have a more expensive lifestyle. We have not made any allowance in this estimate of costs for any travel you might undertake to get to the UK, or for the cost of shipping your belongings back to your own country at the end of your period of study.

If your studies will last for more than one year you should take into account the annual increase in the UK cost of living. Students on programmes of study of more than one year should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increased programme delivery costs.

Please note all figures below are shown in GBP.

Financial cost of living in University provided accommodation

This estimate is based on the cost for a single person renting a single room (bills included) in self-catering University accommodation.

Essential costs	Per week	Per 39-week session (undergraduate)	Per 52-week session (postgraduate taught and research)
Accommodation	141	5,499	7,332
Food, local travel, laundry, entertainment	100	3,900	5,200
Bedding, towels, crockery, books and stationery, clothing.	n/a	700	700
TOTAL	241	10,099	13,232

Financial cost of living in purpose built private student accommodation

This estimate is based on the cost for a single person renting a single room (heating and lighting included) in self-catering purpose build private student accommodation; rooms with ensuite facilities will cost more and studio apartments cost around 350GBP per week.

Essential costs	Per week	Per 44-week session (undergraduate)	Per 52-week session (postgraduate taught and research)
Accommodation	250	11,000	13,000
Food, local travel, laundry, entertainment	150	6,600	7,800
Bedding, towels, crockery, books and stationery, clothing.	n/a	700	700
TOTAL	400	18,300	21,500

Financial cost of living in a shared privately rented house or apartment

This estimate is based on the cost for *a single person renting a single room in a shared 3-bedroom house or flat. What is included in the rent will depend on many factors but will not normally include food or bills, and you may be liable to pay a share of the Council Tax.

*It will cost significantly more to rent a private property of a similar size for your or your family's sole use.

Essential costs	Per week	Per 39-week session (undergraduate)	Per 52-week session (postgraduate taught and research)
Accommodation	175	6,825	9,100
Food, local travel, laundry, entertainment	200	7,800	10,400
Bedding, towels, crockery, books and stationery, clothing.	n/a	700	700
TOTAL	375	15,325	20,200