NatWest’s 2015 Student Living Index: Belfast, Southampton and Nottingham most affordable UK cities for students

Research reveals that Belfast, Southampton and Nottingham were ranked as the most affordable UK cities in which to study and most students rely on their student loan as their main source of income.

Edinburgh, 17-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — NatWest’s 2015 Student Living Index shows that Belfast is the most affordable city in which to be a student. Northern Ireland’s capital is closely followed by Southampton and Nottingham as cities where the combination of low living costs and the earning potential for term time jobs make for economical University destinations.

Dan Jones, NatWest’s Head of Student Accounts said: “Studying at university can be one of the most exciting experiences of people’s lives, but as The NatWest Student Living Index shows it can also be a very expensive time. It’s important for us to understand the financial strains of students starting out in higher education, and this index helps to show the different experiences of those studying across the UK. While the results from the 2015 index provide a handy snapshot of student life in 2015, we’d always recommend that students get in touch to speak with our trained advisors, or use our website for useful budget and money management tips to help have fun without overspending.”

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Portsmouth is the most cost effective city if you like to socialise while Newcastle’s students spend the most hours socialising.