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How close do you want to be to Strathclyde University? It's in the city centre so I suggest you have a few options.

Live in the city means no transport costs and there is a good mix of things to do. Glasgow has a lot of green places but in the city the closest large park is called Glasgow Green.

Live in the south of the city means you probably travel by bus, train or bike. I suggest it can be cheaper than the city and has plenty of parks and places to eat etc but it's also got more of a community feel. Queens Park and Pollock Park are the main ones here.

Live in the west end and the commute is possibly a walk, more likely underground or low level train, bike. Living costs can be higher and has lots to do. Population is mixed with some expensive areas mixed with students who are at Glasgow University (based in the west). Kelvingrove Park and the Botanical Gardens are here.

Just to the east is Denniston. Probably the cheapest of the areas but still a great place. Lots of shops and cafes, trains, walks or bus to the University. Alexandra Park is lovely.

Finding a place:

Have a look at a website called Right Move or Zoopla. Both have apps on the app store. They can search properties for Sale and Rent. You can put in your criteria and then lookup the area. These will be mainly private land Lords, small companies and a few large complex accommodation. Normally gas and electricity you pay directly to the utility companies. Council tax (a local living tax) is free for students, you just register with the council and then provide student status.

There are a lot of custom built (like 40- 100 rooms) flats that serve students. They are a bit like long stay hotels. . These come as a package so you get a room, bathroom and communal kitchen. They have full Internet, tv etc. Usually electricity, heating is all in the price. Some are direct with universitys and some are private companies.

Like any city there can be good and bad areas but overall you should love Glasgow!