University is your chance to fly the nest, gain a bit of independence, and take control of your own learning. Where you go is pretty much up to you, with more than 100 unis to choose from in the UK. There is plenty of choice when it comes to choosing the city or town that you’ll call home while you study, and it’s all about finding the right place for you.

Southampton is one student city that comes up time and time again as one of the best places for bright minds to live and study. Each year, thousands of new student residents move in and get to experience everything that this city has to offer, which is why we’ve written this article to highlight the best bits of studying here.