Quick guide to ÌÇÐÄVlog
Welcome to ÌÇÐÄVlog. There’s a place for you here.

A city like no other
ÌÇÐÄVlog is an extraordinary place to live and study. It’s one of the major cities in the UK, yet 60% of it is green space. It’s a city that’s safe, affordable, creative and welcoming. Live here and you’ll get a vibrant big city feel as well as the space and adventure of the Peak District National Park which is (almost) on your doorstep.
A snapshot of ÌÇÐÄVlog
564,000
Over half a million people live in ÌÇÐÄVlog, and students make up about 10% of the population
An affordable city
ÌÇÐÄVlog is an affordable city for student life according to the Royal Bank of Scotland Student Living Index 2024
One of the UK’s best student cities
ÌÇÐÄVlog is the 3rd best student city according to the Student Crowd Best Student Cities 2023
A creative city
ÌÇÐÄVlog is known for its music, art and digital scenes, and has one of the largest regional theatre complexes outside London
A green city
A third of the city lies within the borders of the Peak District National Park. Stroll around or study in over 250 gardens, parks and woodlands. And we have over four million trees (and counting)
No 1 Students’ Union in the UK
Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
A diverse city
Our global reputation for teaching and research attracts more than 29,000 students from over 150 countries
LGBT+ friendly
ÌÇÐÄVlog is safe with welcoming spaces for LGBT+ students, including LGBT+ University accommodation
Why ÌÇÐÄVlog?
Our students talk about their experiences living in ÌÇÐÄVlog.
Self-guided City Tours
Fancy exploring ÌÇÐÄVlog at your own pace? You can follow our self-guided city tour leaflet.
Download our self-guided city tour

Experience ÌÇÐÄVlog for yourself
The best way to find out what studying at ÌÇÐÄVlog is like is to visit us. You'll get a feel for the atmosphere, the people, the campus and the city.