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Scotsman
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Student Nightlife Index: The 10 University cities rated the best for student nightlife
What are the ten best university cities or towns for student nightlife during the 2025/2026 academic year? Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Life at university is as much about the social aspects as it is the academic aspects. So ahead of the 2025/2026 academic year, where in the UK is considered 'the' place for student nightlife? A new study, the Student Nightlife Index, has shed light into the top ten cities and towns for students, from the prices of beer to being safe in the area. As students across the UK gear up for the upcoming academic year, many factors weigh into their university choices – and a vibrant social scene often sits high on the list. For those looking to balance their studies with an unforgettable nightlife, Canvas, operated by Greystar, has released its 2025 Student Nightlife Index, a comprehensive ranking designed to shed light on the best university cities for making the most of those crucial nights out. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Off to university this upcoming academic year? Perhaps you've enrolled into one of the areas considered the best place for student nightlife, according to a new study. | Canva The index delves into a variety of key factors, including the average cost of a pint and a soft drink, the sheer number of student bars and clubs available, their average ratings, and crucially, the local safety score for walking home at night. This approach had led to a detailed picture beyond just the cheapest drinks or the most venues. So - are you heading to one of the UK's best university towns or cities which has the best student nightlife in the next academic year? What is the best university city in the UK for student nightlife in 2025? Bath has been crowned the top spot according to the index, offering a compelling blend of quality venues and high safety. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Students can enjoy a well-rated nightlife with an average venue rating of 4.45 across 98 bars and clubs. Crucially, Bath boasts a high safety score of 66.12 for walking home at night, providing peace of mind alongside a lively atmosphere. Securing second place, Manchester is a powerhouse of student nightlife. It features the largest scene among the top three cities with an impressive 606 bars and clubs, and the highest venue density for its population. While pints average £5.50, its diverse social scene and average venue rating of 4.37 make it a prime choice, though its safety score of 41.65 indicates students should remain aware. Coming in third, Newcastle is known for its energetic vibe and offers a slightly more affordable drink scene (pints at £5.00). The city has 273 bars and clubs with a solid average rating of 4.37. Its lower safety score of 32.57 means students are advised to exercise extra care during nights out. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sharing fourth place, Leeds is a vibrant hub with 325 bars and clubs. It offers affordable soft drinks (£1.71) and a good average venue rating of 4.40, with a safety score of 47.28, while York provides a quality nightlife experience with 119 bars and clubs, an excellent average rating of 4.42, and a respectable safety score of 53.78. Top 10 University Cities for Student Nightlife: 1 - Bath 2 - Manchester 3 - Newcastle 4 - Leeds 4 - York 6 - Coventry 6 - Sheffield 6 - Glasgow 6 - Edinburgh 10 - Leicester Nightlife is one thing, but quality of life and happiness studying is a different matter altogether - take a look at our guide to the 17 UK universities where students are the happiest.
Scotsman
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Student Nightlife Index: The 10 University cities rated the best for student nightlife
What are the ten best university cities or towns for student nightlife during the 2025/2026 academic year? Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Life at university is as much about the social aspects as it is the academic aspects. So ahead of the 2025/2026 academic year, where in the UK is considered 'the' place for student nightlife? A new study, the Student Nightlife Index, has shed light into the top ten cities and towns for students, from the prices of beer to being safe in the area. As students across the UK gear up for the upcoming academic year, many factors weigh into their university choices – and a vibrant social scene often sits high on the list. For those looking to balance their studies with an unforgettable nightlife, Canvas, operated by Greystar, has released its 2025 Student Nightlife Index, a comprehensive ranking designed to shed light on the best university cities for making the most of those crucial nights out. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Off to university this upcoming academic year? Perhaps you've enrolled into one of the areas considered the best place for student nightlife, according to a new study. | Canva The index delves into a variety of key factors, including the average cost of a pint and a soft drink, the sheer number of student bars and clubs available, their average ratings, and crucially, the local safety score for walking home at night. This approach had led to a detailed picture beyond just the cheapest drinks or the most venues. So - are you heading to one of the UK's best university towns or cities which has the best student nightlife in the next academic year? What is the best university city in the UK for student nightlife in 2025? Bath has been crowned the top spot according to the index, offering a compelling blend of quality venues and high safety. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Students can enjoy a well-rated nightlife with an average venue rating of 4.45 across 98 bars and clubs. Crucially, Bath boasts a high safety score of 66.12 for walking home at night, providing peace of mind alongside a lively atmosphere. Securing second place, Manchester is a powerhouse of student nightlife. It features the largest scene among the top three cities with an impressive 606 bars and clubs, and the highest venue density for its population. While pints average £5.50, its diverse social scene and average venue rating of 4.37 make it a prime choice, though its safety score of 41.65 indicates students should remain aware. Coming in third, Newcastle is known for its energetic vibe and offers a slightly more affordable drink scene (pints at £5.00). The city has 273 bars and clubs with a solid average rating of 4.37. Its lower safety score of 32.57 means students are advised to exercise extra care during nights out. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sharing fourth place, Leeds is a vibrant hub with 325 bars and clubs. It offers affordable soft drinks (£1.71) and a good average venue rating of 4.40, with a safety score of 47.28, while York provides a quality nightlife experience with 119 bars and clubs, an excellent average rating of 4.42, and a respectable safety score of 53.78. Top 10 University Cities for Student Nightlife: 1 - Bath 2 - Manchester 3 - Newcastle 4 - Leeds 4 - York 6 - Coventry 6 - Sheffield 6 - Glasgow 6 - Edinburgh 10 - Leicester
Daily Mirror
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
UK's ‘best city for nightlife' crowned despite its small number of bars and clubs
Canvas has unveiled its 2025 Student Nightlife Index, a ranking of the UK's top university cities for students looking to make the most of their nights out alongside their studies A beautiful city has been named the best place for a student night out despite having a relatively small number of bars and clubs. As A Level results day nears, at the forefront of many prospective students' minds will be whether or not their first and second choices offer a good night out. Happily, Canvas has unveiled its 2025 Student Nightlife Index, a ranking of the UK's top university cities for students looking to make the most of their nights out alongside their studies. The index analyses key nightlife factors, including the average cost of a pint of beer and a soft drink (Pepsi/Coke), the total number of student bars and clubs, average ratings of these venues, and the local safety score for walking home at night. Bath tops the list for student nightlife in the UK, offering a blend of quality and safety. In Bath, students can enjoy a well-rated scene with an average venue rating of 4.45 across 98 bars and clubs. Bath's nightlife benefits from a high safety score (66.12), making it a great choice for those who want to enjoy nights out with peace of mind. The city's charming historic backdrop and lively student atmosphere add to its appeal. Bath won the crown despite having the fewest bars and clubs of the top 10 destinations, proving that quality trumphs quality. Manchester ranks second, with the largest nightlife scene among the top three and an impressive 606 bars and clubs. It has the highest venue density for its population. Pints cost an average of £5.50 and soft drinks £1.91, but many venues will offer student discounts or happy hours. With a strong average rating of 4.37 for bars and clubs, Manchester offers a diverse social scene, though its safety score (41.65) suggests students should stay mindful when exploring the city's bustling nightlife. Newcastle comes in third with a slightly more affordable drink scene, featuring £5.00 pints and £2.31 soft drinks. The city hosts 273 bars and clubs, with a solid venue rating of 4.37. Newcastle's nightlife is known for its energetic vibe and friendly locals, but with a lower safety score of 32.57, students are advised to take extra care when out at night. Rank City Average price of a beer Average price of a soft drink Total number of bars and clubs Bars per 10,000 people Average rating of bars and clubs Safety walking alone at night score 1 Bath £5.75 £1.90 98 10 4.45 66.12 2 Manchester £5.50 £1.91 606 15 4.37 41.65 3 Newcastle £5.00 £2.31 273 14 4.37 32.57 4 Leeds £5.00 £1.71 325 7 4.40 47.28 4 York £5.00 £2.14 119 8 4.42 53.78 6 Coventry £4.00 £1.49 101 3 4.27 70.04 6 Sheffield £4.04 £1.82 242 4 4.42 46.76 6 Glasgow £5.00 £1.60 306 5 4.31 59.64 6 Edinburgh £5.25 £1.88 347 7 4.38 40.68 10 Leicester £4.00 £1.45 143 3 4.34 50.43 If you are looking for a great night out but you're not a student, then why not head to Dudley? Article continues below Unless you're in the know - whether as a paid up member of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) or as a pint enthusiast aware of Dudley's qualities - then it's unlikely that you'll have been to the Black Country town for the pubs. Yet you should, as the mid-sized town of 80,000 leads the pack when it comes to excellent places to drink. Although cities like Edinburgh and York have more, Dudley is streets ahead of any other town, especially when the Horse and Jockey on its outskirts is counted alongside the Waggon and Horses, Beacon Hotel, and Old Swan to give the settlement one three-star pub for every 20,000 people.
