🏙️ Glasgow Student Guide

Glasgow has two large universities (UofG and Strathclyde) and is very affordable. The West End is the student hub.

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Glasgow City Council

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📍 Local tips

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The West End around Byres Road is the student area for UofG

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Buchanan Street and Argyle Street are the main shopping areas

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The Subway (SPT) is the cheapest and most useful transport for the West End

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is free and world-class

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Glasgow has amazing curry restaurants — Shish Mahal on Park Road is legendary

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