get it freSh
The city-centre Grainger Market provides fresh
fruit, veg and meat at bargain prices from local
traders. It also sells clothes, shoes, CDs and
books, and has a legendary sweet shop.
Learn and earn
Newcastle University makes it easy to top up
your spends with loads of part-time jobs for
students on campus and student ambassador
opportunities.
Student Savings
Buy an NUS card from just £12 a year and
get 10–20% off high street prices at a range
of shops and restaurants.
‘Newcastle is a great place to
live. It’s the perfect size, it looks
beautiful, and the nightlife is top
class. It’s a short Metro ride
to the beach or a train journey to
beautiful countryside, and there are
several parks, like Jesmond Dene.
Something is always going on, and
there’s always something to do!’
Lois, Politics and Sociology
With lower than average student rents, you’ll
have more money left in your pocket to spend
on the things you love.
Food and drink prices
are refreshingly reasonable, so it won’t break
the bank to enjoy an evening out, and there are
plenty of shops specialising in frugal fare to help
you look after your pennies.
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7
The UK’s
favourite
city
Guardian
Readers’
Travel Awards
2014
‘ The city is just amazing. It’s always alive
with people, markets and street performers.
Newcastle is a really cheap city to live
in too, which helps budget planning.
’
Samuel, Computer Science
The student-friendly
We asked current students to
rate the
top 5 reasons
you should
choose Newcastle.They said:
1. Legendary nightlife
2. Affordability
3. Everything in walking distance
4. City-centre campus
5. Fun and friendly
Our survey said..
Why aye!
Stretch your budget,
not yourself!
Wallet-friend ly Newcastle is perfect for students
who want to live large on a small budget..
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