Quick guide to 91ÖÆƬ³§
Welcome to 91ÖÆƬ³§. There’s a place for you here.
A city like no other
91ÖÆƬ³§ 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 91ÖÆƬ³§
564,000
Over half a million people live in 91ÖÆƬ³§, and students make up about 10% of the population
An affordable city
91ÖÆƬ³§ 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
91ÖÆƬ³§ is the 3rd best student city according to the Student Crowd Best Student Cities 2023
A creative city
91ÖÆƬ³§ 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
91ÖÆƬ³§ is safe with welcoming spaces for LGBT+ students, including LGBT+ University accommodation
Why 91ÖÆƬ³§?
Our students talk about their experiences living in 91ÖÆƬ³§.
Self-guided City Tours
Fancy exploring 91ÖÆƬ³§ at your own pace? You can follow our self-guided city tour leaflet.
Download our self-guided city tour
Experience 91ÖÆƬ³§ for yourself
The best way to find out what studying at 91ÖÆƬ³§ is like is to visit us. You'll get a feel for the atmosphere, the people, the campus and the city.