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University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow, 3 The Square, G12 8QQ Glasgow, United Kingdom
4.00 / 5 based on 210 reviews.
Description:
The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, is the second oldest university in Scotland and the fourth oldest in Britain. The magnificent Main Building of the University, designed in Gothic style by Sir George Gilbert Scott, is one of the city's best known landmarks. The University has been on this site since 1870 when it moved from the city centre.
93% of students recommend
210 reviews
210 Expenses reviews of University of Glasgow
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by Massimo, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
Engineering, Aeronautical, Erasmus
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Simply because at home I used to live with my family (now I'm on my own). In the second place, UK is almost three times more expensive than Italy. Lukily that is not an absolute truth... Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
The student card in UK is a powerfull tool for saving money. The tip of the day is to look aroud for any benefit this can grant. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Annette, Åbo Akademi, Turku, Finland
Economics, Erasmus
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The rent for student accomodation was was the double than in Finland. The food at the University was also more expensive( and worse) so I cooked a lot at home.Nightlife was definitely cheaper than Finland, for example cinemas and pubs. Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Stacey, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, United States
Environmental Sciences, University Agreement
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Prices are really on par with the dollar (at least in 97 they were check you current spot rates and foward rates to get an idea before you go) Travel: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
If you are looking for housing stuff go to the baras market on Argyle St. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by bianconeri77, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy
Engineering, Aeronautical, Erasmus
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food was provided by a canteen in the accomodation. I used a lot the mobile. Acccomodation was a bit expensive, but food was provided. so it was almost equal. If you use the student opportunities travel is very easy and cheap. The phone expenses were the highest I ever had and so I spent a lot in the overall evaluation. Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Nassima, Université d'Auvergne - Clermont 1, Clermont-Ferrand, France
Law, Civil, Erasmus
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An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
When I first arrived, I spent a lot of money because I did not know the city so I took the wrong transport, shopped in expensive supermarket. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Try to save money over the summer so you will be more confortable. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by anthonyh, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Law, International Exchange
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I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
The strength of the GBP made my experience quite expensive in my home currency. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Probably the best tip would be to take advantage of the many student discounts that are available. Look out for coupons and such which are distributed on campus during orientation week. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Serena, Università Degli Studi Della Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy
History, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant part time job in the hosting country Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Because of the national currency mainly, and the fact that food is not really good, if you want good quality you need to spend more. Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home. Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by esenaro, Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara, Mexico
Engineering, Computer, Independent
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The life in UK is quite expensive. The food and accomodation is much more expensive than my home. Food, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home. Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Try to find former students and ask them for their books. The books here are very expensive. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Gabriele, Università degli Studi di l'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
Engineering, Electronic, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Because the British Pound is a very strong currency compared to Italian Lira. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Of course the choice to live with students means a moral and economic advantage. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Oier, Universidad del País Vasco, San Sebastian, Spain
Law, International, Independent
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Family Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
The currency is different and the english pound exchange rate is higher than the euro. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Not really. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Miriam, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Linguistics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Family An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
The difference relies on the difference of everyday life costs both in Spain and the UK Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by vivianly, Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
Language, University Agreement
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Because life cost in UK has always been higher than in Chile. There's almost nothing cheaper in Scotland than in Chile. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
No. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by KATIA, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
Biochemistry, scholarship
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I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
When you turn euros into pounds they become smoke in your hands (spanish scholarships are not enough to live in the UK) Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Melissa, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Business Studies, Independent
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Mobile phones are expensive, more going out, travel is pretty cheap. Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Travel, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Davide, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
Engineering, Electronic, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
i think you MUST enjoy as much as possible every second in your life whenever you have the chance....i could save 600-700 £ but i'm sure i did the best....in that way i won't regret any second!!!! ;-) Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Daniel, Universidad de Deusto, Bilbao, Spain
Political Science, Erasmus
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Family Other sources of funding:
Government assistance An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Basicly because great britain is more expensive that Spain. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Bernardo, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States
Political Science, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Because life is more expensive in the UK than in the US. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Tahti, State University of New York, Albany, Albany, United States
Physics, Independent
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None Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Exchange rate. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Most textbooks could be borrowed from the library. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by mpahisa, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
job in Glasgow Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Because they were more expensive Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Firecracker_83, Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Economics, Erasmus
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None Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
the price level is generally lower in glasgow than in milan Food, Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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