Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Accommodation

About Glasgow Caledonian University

1. Glasgow Caledonian University distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 5-20 minutes

• Taxi - 5-15 minutes

• Walking - 5 minutes

2. Glasgow Caledonian University has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £1,497/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. Glasgow Caledonian University follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 15 weeks.

4. The best month to book Glasgow Caledonian University student accommodation on campus after the university offer to study is accepted is May. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - May

• New postgraduate - July

• For returning students - February

5. Other Campuses of Glasgow Caledonian University

• Glasgow Caledonian University - London

Glasgow Caledonian University Accommodation Off-Campus Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Glasgow. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £500/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular Glasgow Caledonian University dorm options include Dobbie's Point Roost, Bridle Works, Buchanan View, and St Mungo's Roost.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £1,100/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

Secure Private Glasgow Caledonian University Student Halls Without a University Offer Letter

iQ Student Accommodation, Unite Students, and Student Roost accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Glasgow Caledonian University

1. Hillhead

Hillhead’s average rent is around £350/month. It’s a 10-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include iQ Elgin Place, Merchant City House, True Glasgow, and Merchant Studios Roost.

• Bus - 5 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 10-15 minutes

2. West End

 West End’s average rent is around £400/month. It’s a 45-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Gibson Street Roost, Vita West End ( Beith Street ), Kelvin Court Unite, and West Village.

• Bus - 25-30 minutes

• Taxi - 20-25 minutes

• Walking - 30-45 minutes

3. Maryhill

Maryhill’s average rent is around £300/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Tramworks Unite, The Social Hub Glasgow, Collegelands, and Kyle Park House.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 15-20 minutes

• Walking - 30-40 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.