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Thurso Street, Glasgow

4.3 (28 reviews)

Student Accommodation

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1-3 Thurso St, Glasgow, Scotland G11 6PE

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Basic Info

Elevator 24 hours security Bills included Parcels collect Short lease Now leasing for Fall 2024

443 Beds

Built in 2011

Block A, B, C, D, blockD

Thurso Street is a cheap student accommodation in Glasgow offering two types of rooms: En-suite and Studio. All rooms in the flats are provided with matching furniture and living appliances to help students move in quickly. The communal areas also offer impressive community facilities to ensure that university life is accessible for all. The flats are in a vibrant neighbourhood where students can easily access supermarkets, various restaurants and local bars. There are also numerous attractions nearby for weekend visits. There is quick access to the different campuses from here for students attending the University of Glasgow, Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde.

 

Features

Thurso Street Glasgow is a flat that understands the needs of students. Here, two different types of rooms are on offer, each designed with the modern student's needs in mind. Firstly, the En-suite is perfect for balancing community and privacy. The built-in private bathroom directly connects to the bedroom, ensuring students have exclusive space. The Studio, on the other hand, embodies the independent spirit and is perfect for single occupancy. Inside is an integrated living space with a bedroom, kitchenette and private bathroom. It is compact and spacious, designed to meet a student's needs.

 

Thurso Street student accommodation has an impressive range of community facilities catering to all aspects of student life. The Cinema Room is a student favourite, offering a theatre-like experience in the comfort of the community. The laundry room is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, so students don't have to worry about household chores. On the other hand, bike storage ensures that everyone's bikes are safe and secure. The study room provides students with a quiet environment conducive to efficiency and concentration. Finally, vending machines ensure that drinks and snacks are readily available to all, making them a great midnight companion.

 

Location and What's Hot? 

With Thurso Street student housing a stone's throw away, students will find everything they need for a comfortable and cosy life. There are a number of supermarkets nearby, including Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons, and Lidl, to cater to students' daily needs. For food connoisseurs, the area is dotted with delightful eateries such as Kimchi Cult, known for its exquisite Korean cuisine; Farina Pizza Pasta, which serves authentic Italian food; and The Brunch Club, which is a student favourite for hearty breakfasts and lunches. In the evenings, students can unwind at local pubs such as Gallus, Three Judges, and The Record Factory, each with its unique atmosphere.

 

Thurso Street student apartment is located in a neighbourhood full of culture and history. The Riverside Museum is close by, a mecca for transport where you can immerse yourself in the evolution of transport over the centuries. A little further afield, the Kelvingrove Bandstand, with its wealth of music and community events, is a beacon of the city's thriving arts scene. When students need peace and quiet, take a leisurely stroll through Kelvingrove Park, with its beautiful flowers and vast green spaces. Or indulge in a rich experience at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, with 22 state-of-the-art galleries and over 8,000 exhibits.

 

Transport

The Thurso Street student flat neighbourhood is conveniently located for Glasgow students. The University of Glasgow is a 6-minute walk away, perfect for early-morning lectures or late-night study sessions. For students studying at the Glasgow School of Art, the centre of creativity and innovation is a 15-minute express bus ride away. Similarly, the University of Strathclyde is a 19-minute bus ride away. If you're studying at Glasgow Caledonian University, the tube is also convenient, taking just 23 minutes to get to your classes. Finally, Partick railway station is an 11-minute walk away, providing transport links to Glasgow and beyond.

 

Security & Services

The team at Thurso Street is dedicated to serving all students and ensuring that everyone's needs are met in a timely manner. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the flats so that students can stay online. Additionally, the apartments are fitted with CCTV cameras in critical locations to provide constant surveillance. 24-hour security personnel are also on constant alert to enhance the safety of the living environment.

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4.3

28 reviews

Great customer service · 11
Amazing facilities · 9
Amazing area · 10
Super-fast internet · 6

SU**

5.0

15 Sep 2023 00:05:13

It's okay, the room is just enough, but there is a scratch on the glass.
It's okay, the room is just enough, but there is a scratch on the glass.

Xiang**

5.0

11 Aug 2023 21:04:36

good place and good price
good place and good price
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House Rules

Cancellation Policy

No Visa No Pay

No Visa No Pay (NVNP)
a.If the student who has completed their booking has their visa application rejected, the student can provide evidence of the refusal and the booking will get cancelled with no liability.
b.For the evidence at 7(a) above to be valid it must:
i.be submitted within 7 days of the student receiving it;
ii.include the student's name and the date at which it was received;
iii.be received prior to 31 August of the Academic Year for those with tenancies starting in August or September;
iv.be received prior to 15 January of the Academic Year for those with tenancies starting in December or January.
c.Students can only cancel under 7(a) above, and under the NVNP policy, if they have applied for a visa and can evidence this. Students who haven't got a visa because they haven't applied for one are not eligible for the NVNP cancellation policy.

No Place No Pay

No Place No Pay (NPNP)
a.If the student who has completed their booking for a room is not accepted at a university in the city where they have booked a room with us, the student is able to cancel their room outside of the cooling-off period without the need for a replacement tenant provided they are able to provide evidence that they have not met the requirements for their offer or have been rejected by the university for some other reason.
b.For the evidence at 6(a) above to be valid it must:
i.be submitted within 7 days of the student receiving it;
ii.include the student's name and the date at which it was received;
iii.be received prior to 31 August of the Academic Year for those with tenancies starting in August or September;
iv.be received prior to 15 January of the Academic Year for those with tenancies starting in December or January.
c.We reserve the right to check with the university if the evidence is genuine or fake. Providing fake / photoshopped documents is forgery and is an offense punishable by law in the UK.

Refund Guarantees Time Limit

3 days to accept the offer+ 7 days cooling-off period
Once a booking is processed, the student has 3 days to accept the offer. It means for the student and the guarantor to accept the contract and pay the £250 advance rent payment. (For bookings in England only. No Advance Rent Payment is required for bookings in Scotland).

Once these steps are done, the booking is completed.
If one of the step is not completed within these 3 days, the offer will expire.
If the student still wants a room, we can re-process a booking, but we cannot guarantee that the same room or the same price will be available.
Once the booking is completed, the student has another 7 days to change their mind and cancel their booking without any reasons. This is called the cooling-off period.

Details

Making a Booking
Once a booking is processed, the student has 3 days to accept the offer. It means for the student and the guarantor to accept the contract and pay the £250 advance rent payment. (For bookings in England only. No Advance Rent Payment is required for bookings in Scotland).
Once these steps are done, the booking is completed.
If one of the step is not completed within these 3 days, the offer will expire.
If the student still wants a room, we can re-process a booking, but we cannot guarantee that the same room or the same price will be available.
International cancellation provisions
These additional cancellation provisions apply for any individual making a booking outside of the United Kingdom.
1.Cooling Off Period – the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply;
2.After the Cooling Off Period - Once the Cooling Off Period has expired the Tenant remains liable for the rent for the whole length of the tenancy unless they want to cancel with one of these 3 conditions:
-No Place No Pay: the provisions for No Place No Pay set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply, save that this option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
-No Visa No Pay:if the student doesn’t get their visa to come and study in the UK, the student must send us the visa application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
-No ATAS certificate, No Pay: Some international students coming to the UK to study in very specific fields need to apply for an ATAS certificate. (Academic Technology Approval Scheme). If a student’s ATAS certificate application is rejected the student must send us the ATAS certificate application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
The cancellation requests along with the proof documents must be sent by the student, from the email address they have registered their account with Unite Students and must be sent to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
If an agent is involved the evidence must be sent to the agent and then forwarded on to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
3. Replacement Tenants - the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply. Please note the point that Unite Students is under no obligation to enter into a Tenancy Agreement with any replacement Tenant that is suggested under this provision.
Passed the 31st August, the No Place No Pay and No Visa No Pay do not apply.
The student remains liable for the rent unless they find a replacement Tenant.

Double Occupancy Policy

Double occupancy rooms:

No double occupancy rooms.

Thurso Street FAQs

What is the difference between booking Thurso Street through Uhomes and other ways?

1) You can get considerate and professional consulting services; 2) You can book exclusive listings of uhomes (subject to the inventory at the time of your booking); 3) You can get the combination of the most favorable price on the whole network, including but Not limited to rent reduction discounts, rent deduction discounts, uhomes exclusive cashback discounts, uhomes exclusive assistance discounts (telephone cards, IELTS quality courses, bedding sets, rice cookers), additional service discounts, invitations and gifts, event discounts, and combination discounts Please consult your consultant for details; 4) We provide a lower price guarantee. If you book on other apartment platforms and find the same apartment with a lower price, you can book through our platform, and we will simultaneously provide you with the same low price ( For details, please refer to the lower price guarantee clause).

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What is Internal “Health checks” for hot cities’ bookings?

Students will be asked to provide their university offer or a screenshot of the university portal showing their name and enough information to confirm the student has completed the application process.↵↵For a small sample of students, Supplier might check with their university partners if they can confirm the offers and information are genuine.↵↵If the student doesn’t reply to any of the 3 attempts, Supplier will have a red flat to this booking.↵↵If Supplier still cannot get any contact from the student, Supplier will cancel the booking.

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Title:Book before 31st May 2021 for 21/22 academic year and you can cancel your booking before

1. This promotion is made in addition to Unite Students standard cancellation policies as set out on the website. These standard cancellation policies continue unaffected; 2. For the avoidance of any doubt this promotion only applies to tenancies for the 2021/22 Academic Year and not for any tenancies commencing before 4th September 2021; 3. In order to be eligible for this promotion you must book a room with Unite Students (in accordance with these terms) prior to 31st May 2021 and any application to cancel must be received by no later than the end of 31st May 2021; 4. After this date the standard cancellation terms apply; 5. This promotion only applies to all bookings made directly with Unite Students or via their international agents and expressly excludes any bookings made directly through universities or higher education institutions (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any made pursuant to a Nominations Agreement); 6. This promotion is not available for 2021/22 bookings in the following properties : Sky Blue Point, Coventry; Gosford Gate, Coventry; Heantun Point, Wolverhampton; Northernhay House, Exeter; Northfield, Exeter; Exeter Trust House, Exeter; Cavendish Place, Manchester; Beech Gardens, Birmingham; Queens Hospital Close, Birmingham 7. This promotion shall apply to tenancies of any length; 10. In line with all bookings an advance rent payment may be payable at time of booking (if applicable). In such situations the Advance rent payment will be refunded on confirmation of cancellation (again if applicable); 11. Exercise of this promotion will invalidate all other promotions including, without limitation, the £250 re-booker incentive and the £250 Group booking incentive; 12. Prior to exercise any existing customers must have made all outstanding payments due on their account to be entitled to benefit from this promotion; and 13. Unite Students reserves the right to remove or change this promotional offer at any time. In the event of Unite Students doing so any individuals who had completed tenancies prior to the change or removal will be entitled to benefit from this promotion unaffected."

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Student Accommodation in Glasgow

How many international students are at Glasgow University?

According to official data from the University of Glasgow, more than 7,000 international students from more than 140 countries choose to study at the university every year.

Can international students apply for scholarships at the University of Glasgow?

Yes, there are four scholarships that international students at the University of Glasgow can apply for:

 

University of Glasgow International Leadership Scholarship: This scholarship is available to international students with leadership potential and outstanding academic performance. It covers full tuition fees for a Master's degree.

 

University of Glasgow International Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship provides partial tuition relief for high-achieving international students with outstanding academic performance.

 

Chancellors Award for International Students: This scholarship is granted to exceptional international students across all disciplines, and it provides partial coverage of the tuition fees.

 

GREAT Scholarships: The University of Glasgow is actively participating in the GREAT Scholarships programme, a collaborative initiative between the English Language Council and British universities. These scholarships provide partial coverage for tuition fees specifically designed for students from a particular country.

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Is there any provision of student support services at the University of Glasgow?

Yes, the University of Glasgow offers a wide range of student support services:

 

Student Support and Wellbeing: This service provides students with confidential support and advice on a variety of issues, including mental health, wellbeing, personal issues and academic support.

 

Disability Service: The Disability Service helps students with disabilities or special learning difficulties to ensure an inclusive and accessible learning environment by providing facilities, accommodation and guidance.

 

Careers Service: This service provides resources, seminars, one-to-one counselling and job search assistance to help students explore career options.

 

International Student Support: The International Student Support team provides international students with information and guidance on immigration, visas, cultural adaptation, and integration into university life.

 

Academic Support: The University offers a variety of academic support services, including study skills seminars, academic writing support and subject-specific tutoring.

 

Student Financial Aid: The Student Financial Aid team provides students with options for financial support, including scholarships, bursaries and financial aid schemes.

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