The 10 most expensive student towns, and the 10 cheapest

Getting a degree is a pretty expensive pursuit these days: the average student can now expect to leave a three year course with £23,000 of debt.  

This means that deciding where to study is no longer just about tossing up between the institutions that offer the most suitable course and those with the best night life, students also have to factor in how much it will cost to rent property in the town.

The prices of student accommodation vary enormously. While the average weekly rent for student accommodation across the UK is £62.61, those at university in London will have to pay an average of £104.13 a week …

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