Education overseas: living in Glasgow
Glasgow has an outstanding reputation of being an exciting cosmopolitan city to live. It is buzzing with social activities and an enviable nightlife to cater for your every interest.
Lonely Planet rated Glasgow as one of the top 10 tourism cities in the word - it is no wonder with its interesting statues, theatres, architecture, museums, art galleries and festivals running throughout the year. There will be much for you to enjoy besides your education overseas.
Our student residences will give you guaranteed benefits so that you can settle in and begin to enjoy student life right from day one.
Student accommodation for February 2012 starts
Our fully-furnished student accommodation at Thurso Street is now available for booking. All rooms have their own private bathroom and are just a 3 minute walk from GIC. Thurso Street is the only accommodation available to students starting courses in January 2012, so don’t delay your booking.
Price for Thurso Street:
£145 per week, 33 week contract
Total cost of contract is £5056 (includes £250 deposit)
For more information, view the Thurso Street factsheet or accommodation page.
Education overseas: home away from home
Glasgow International College offers student residences which aim to meet all your requirements during your education overseas. The Halls are located and fully furnished to equip you with a relaxing functional living space, so that you can both study hard and also make the very most of your personal time. Studying and organising the details of living away during an education overseas can be a big responsibility, which is why at Kaplan you’ll pay a fixed price for your accommodation!
The fixed price you pay for Kaplan Halls of Residence includes internet access, contents insurance and all utilities. It also includes the unique, tailored KIC Student Pack modeled to meet your needs during your education overseas.
The full-service student accommodation package
In your pack we have included all the essentials for you to settle into your new accommodation straight away so that you can focus on enjoying your education overseas. You won’t need to worry about bringing bedding or kitchen equipment all the way from home, we provide it for you! Our entire KIC Student Pack is designed to ensure that our international students feel comfortable and happy during the length of their education overseas in Glasgow.
We offer this level of personal support at absolutely no extra charge. You can be confident that you are receiving both the fairest and the most fitting student accommodation deal. You'll pay ONE FIXED PRICE to cover all of your residence accommodation expenses!
Halls in demand…
At Kaplan we make no false promises, we have over forty years experience in welcoming international students into our student residences. We do our best to accommodate your needs throughout your education overseas. Our residences in Glasgow guarantee you:
- A central location to travel to your lectures and to investigate the city attractions
- The peace of mind that your accommodation is safe and secure
- Your own quiet private environment – you won’t have to share your room
- Great value, as you won’t have to pay into any electric or gas meters
- FREE internet access!
- Complete peace of mind because your KIC Student Pack will answer all of your questions, but if you think of anything else we are always here to help
Getting an education overseas can be a stress-free move
Our residence packages will enable you to concentrate on studying without the stress that private renting can cause during your education overseas.
Book NOW to ensure your reservation in one of our Halls of Residence to get the most from your student experience and education overseas. Our Halls of Residence offer excellent value for money, are safeguarded and provide the social opportunities to make friends with other international and local Scottish students. Our current residence options include:
To see a pdf document describing the accommodation options download the Residence Information guide here.
Booking my accommodation
To receive further information on booking procedures and to secure your residence in Glasgow during your overseas education please visit accommodation booking steps and fill in the accommodation preference form.