A study produced by credit company Marbles.com has seen Keele University crowned the cheapest university town in the UK. The research analysed the cost of university staples such as rent, gym membership, cinema tickets, taxis and meals for students at 50 universities across the UK.
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Top Five Most Affordable University Towns in the UK
1. Keele
Keele University was the first new UK university of the 20th century and was founded to promote interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary scholarship. Keele pioneered the Dual Honours degree, which is still taken by around 70% of students.
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2. Belfast
Queen's University Belfast is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities and located in Belfast, the Northern Ireland capital. The University has won the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education on five occasions, while the institution is a Top 50 UK employer for women.
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3. Loughborough
Founded in 1909, Loughborough University is top 10 in all 2022 UK league tables. Based on a large 440 acre single-site campus at the heart of the UK, with incredible facilities, Loughborough have an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with industry, and an unrivalled reputation for sport.
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4. Coventry
Coventry University has amassed over 200 courses which are constantly evolving to be at the forefront of world class teaching by responding to the latest industry demands. From their academic excellence and extensive resources, Coventry is now the joint top Modern University for career prospects in the Guardian University Guide 2021.
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5. Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is an original British ‘redbrick’ university located in the city of Birmingham and is a member of the Russell Group of research universities and a founding member of Universitas 21. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings rated Birmingham 105th out of more than 1,250 universities across the globe.
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Other winners included:
- Cheapest kebab: Leeds (£3.96)
- Cheapest travel pass: Dundee (£37.75)
- Cheapest gym membership: Essex (£6.60)
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