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Being a postgrad student

in the UK's only island city

Postgraduate study at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

Why study as a postgrad at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

From our top 3 research power status, to being a top 35 UK university and voted one of the best places to live, there are plenty of reasons to study your postgrad degree at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú.

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The perfect place to explore

Beaches, piers and parks

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is a bustling city with the sea on our doorstep and green spaces all around.

Ferry in the sea
Start exploring

Places to eat in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

Hungry for adventure? Here's a taster of the great food and drink you can savour in the city.

City Guide: Gin & Olive
Grub's up

Sport in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

From water sports to football and quidditch - few cities can compete with ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's sports opportunities.

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Let's play

The perfect place to call home

Student House B Roll Shoot

Renting a house or flat in the city

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú has lots of beautiful and buzzing places to live within walking distance of the seafront, the city centre, and the University.

Find out more about private renting.

Renting Privately - What to Expect

As a postgraduate student, you'll probably be living in privately rented accommodation in the city – and you'll get to choose exactly where you live and who you live with.

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