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Things To Do In Belfast: A Student Guide
Most of the best things in Belfast are free, including the Ulster Museum, City Hall tours and Stormont. Here's what's worth your time, plus the £17 student rate almost nobody mentions.
Places To Eat In Belfast: Where To Eat On A Student Budget
Belfast has two Michelin stars and one does a five-course tasting menu for £55. Here's where to eat at every price point, from that down to a £3 bap at St George's Market.
Places To Eat In Bournemouth: The Best Food Spots For Students
Here's where to eat, plus the student discounts that work in town and the one rule that applies to nearly all of them.
Bournemouth Beach: How To Do A Day Trip On A Budget
Bournemouth Beach is free, seven miles long and voted the best in the UK. Getting there isn't — and the seafront parking fine just went from £70 to £160. Here's how to do it cheaply.
Student Accommodation In Bournemouth: What You Need To Know
Bournemouth University's main campus isn't in Bournemouth, and most student houses here aren't licensed. Here's what to check before you sign, and where to actually live.
Things To Do In Liverpool: A Student Guide
Here's what's actually open, what's free, and what everything else costs in Liverpool.
Student Accommodation In Glasgow: What You Need To Know
Renting in Glasgow? Scotland's HMO threshold is three tenants, not five — plus the free landlord register almost no student checks.
Beatles Museum Liverpool: Which One To Visit, And What's Free
Liverpool has two Beatles museums, not one. Here's the difference, what each costs, the student rates, and the Beatles sights that are completely free.
Student Accommodation In Sheffield: What You Need To Know
Most student houses in Sheffield aren't licensed, which means nobody has checked yours on your behalf. Here's what to inspect before you sign, and what a room really costs.
Student Accommodation In Coventry: What You Need To Know
Here's how to effectively find a house in Coventry.
Day Trips From Glasgow: Where To Go On A Student Budget
Day trips from Glasgow: Loch Lomond in 50 minutes, Stirling in 29 — plus the scheme that makes bus travel free across Scotland if you're under 22.
Best Restaurants In Glasgow: Where To Eat As A Student
Glasgow has two Michelin stars and pizza from £7. Here's where to eat — plus the student discounts that work in Scotland, and the ones that don't.
The Best Entertainment Student Discounts 2026
Cinema trips, festival tickets, new headphones, another Disney+ password reset – entertainment adds up fast. Here's how to save on all of it, one student discount at a time.
Free Things To Do In Coventry
Skint in Coventry? The Cathedral ruins, Blitz Museum and Mead Gallery are all free — and we've checked which ones aren't any more.
The Ultimate Back to School Checklist
Get ready for the new term with our full back to school checklist and supplies list for UK students, plus tips to save money and student discounts on uniform, tech and more with us at Student Beans.
The Best Affordable Skincare Products For Students in 2026
Halls showers, campus stress and 2am study sessions are not kind to your skin. Here's every student skincare deal worth bookmarking right now.
Your Ultimate Guide to Life & Wellbeing as a Student
From mental health and fitness to beauty, relationships, and fashion — your ultimate guide to student life and wellbeing. Discover tips, advice, and the best deals to help you thrive at uni.
Every Freebie and Deal to Celebrate Results Day 2026
GCSE and A-level results day 2026 freebies: free food, drinks and deals from Nando's, Prezzo, Giggling Squid and loads more.
The Best Life & Wellbeing Student Discounts 2026
All the health, fitness, beauty and fashion student discounts you need to look and feel your best for less — your favourite brands, all in one place.
Best Digital Banks for Students of 2026
With the new term not far away, it's time to get your finances in check. We've lined up the best digital banks for students in the UK, so you can actually see where your money's going, save without noticing, and stop losing 3% every time you tap your card abroad.
Top TV Shows and Films to Watch this Autumn 2026
Jumper weather means one thing: prime time for a watchlist glow-up. Here's everything worth watching this autumn, plus the deals that make it cheaper.
The Ultimate Freshers' Guide
Everything you need to know about Freshers' Week — from what to expect and how to stay safe, to what to buy, how to make friends, and how not to spend all your loan in week one.
Your University City Guides
Your complete guide to student life across every major UK university city — from cheap eats and free things to do, to finding accommodation and making the most of student discounts near you.
How Much Does It Cost To Live In Coventry As A Student?
Here's what a month actually costs — rent, bills, food, buses — with three worked budgets and the numbers they come from.