The UK is recognised worldwide as having one of the highest quality education systems on the planet. Affordability is going to be an important factor for students deciding on where to study.

So if you have a little more money to spend, read on to learn about the priciest places to study in the UK. If you are sticking to a budget and want to keep an eye on where to save your money, maybe steer away from some of these, and have a look at more 

 instead. Or expect to have to 

 to help pay your way through Uni.

We searched far and wide to give insight into which cities in the UK are the most expensive for students to live in. Read on to find some of the best UK cities for students looking to enjoy their time at Uni. And if you're in the wrong place, and are looking for the

. And remember, just because you live in an expensive city, doesn't mean you won't be able to find

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can be up for grabs wherever you decide to live.

Based on a number of student focused cost of living factors, research from the 

 has established 

Edinburgh

, the Scottish Capital City, to be the most expensive city in the UK for students. While you might be paying a bit more for Uni, you do get a lot more for your money. There is so much to experience at Uni cities across the UK, so if you have the money to spend, or you think you’ll be okay if you 

, it might worth considering.

So now you know where the most expensive cities in the UK for students are, maybe you want to learn a bit more about the cities themselves?

The sixth oldest Uni in the UK, the University of Edinburgh, takes the number one spot for the most expensive city for students in the UK. Edinburgh Uni is home to 45,000 students, who can enjoy a bustling urban life, surrounded by beautiful architecture, greenery, and culture. The capital of Scotland has a fantastic nightlife and restaurant scene, with a never ending selection of places to eat and drink, and a super high density of pubs and bars. The city is also home to world renowned events like Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the Scottish Real Ale Festival.

Glasgow is one of the Top 100 Universities in the world, with Uni buildings that are said to have inspired the Harry Potter films! It comes in as the second most expensive city to study in the UK. You can’t get a much greener city than Glasgow, with 90 parks and gardens for you to explore on your days off. If that’s not quite your jam, no need to worry. The city has a lively food scene, is a shopping destination to rival the best cities out there from high street stores to boutiques and vintage shops, which sit alongside museums, markets and a live music scene to keep you entertained throughout your years at uni.

The University of Leeds is one of the UK’s largest uni’s, and lies in the heart of the vibrant student friendly city. It comes in as the third most expensive city to live in for Uni in the UK, which often means there’s so much to enjoy! You can expect to find an incredible student nightlife, a buzzing music scene. Maybe you fancy a night at the Grand Theatre, or experience something different at Tropical World, an indoor wildlife park and see meerkats, butterflies, monkeys, snakes and more!

There are so many things you can enjoy while studying in the historic, yet modern city of Canterbury. You can find beautiful architecture, and picturesque countryside surroundings. If that doesn’t interest you too much, you’ll have every opportunity to make new friends in the city, with students from three nearby uni’s flocking to the centre for a social scene that’s brimming with life. With so many students in the city, there will always be a student night in a bar, or shopping events where you can find discounts for every occasion.

London is home to over 40 world leading universities and so has a huge student population for you to become a part of. Many believe, as a student or a professional, there is nowhere in the UK that can offer as much opportunity as the Capital. London is the city that has everything you could ever dream of. No matter what you want to do, London will always have an answer for it. So it’s no surprise though that London has come up as one of the most expensive cities to live in during your time at Uni. It's worth baring in mind the rent is going to be a bit pricier than elsewhere in the UK, whether you're renting privately or you're going for

.

Whether you're looking for a neverending food, drink and nightlife scene, every night of the week, to shopping destinations in all the far reaches of the city, you can fill your week with fun. Fancy something different? Visit the home of the 2012 Olympic Games and try your hand at white water rafting! Or maybe you fancy sleeping over at London Zoo, next door to the lion enclosures, because why the heck not eh?! Bed and brekky included, ofcourse! Mad.

So now you know where you should live if you fancy trying one of the most expensive places to study in the UK. If you're looking for the

. If you're looking for more advice on student living, check out our

to learn the ins and outs of renting as a student, what to prepare for, and what to think about. For more advice on life at Uni visit our

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