Getting ready to move to university

Moving away from home for the first time to live in a new city or town can feel daunting but being prepared should calm some of your worries. Follow our tips and advice for getting yourself ready for the big move to university. 

Getting to know your uni city or town

A lot of uncertainty can come with moving to university if you follow our tips to help you get prepared for student life in a new city or town it should make you feel more comfortable and confident when you arrive.

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City and regional guides

If you’re moving to an entirely different region of the country for your studies, our regional guides cover all UK regions from Scotland to the South West and have been designed to help you find out more about what’s going in in your university’s region and what it’s like to live there, from travel advice to first-hand accounts from students on their experience.  

Find out more about your new region

If you’re moving to a new city for uni, it can be a bit scary especially if you’ve never lived in a big city, our city guides, from Glasgow to London, will help you learn more about your new home and provide details on each city’s universities, accommodation, transport, and things to keep you busy.

Find out more about your new city

Staying safe at uni 

Current estimates suggest that a third of UK students become a victim of crime, with about 20% of student robberies occurring in the first six weeks of the academic year. New students with new and expensive equipment can be a goldmine for petty criminals. 

While many universities offer advice on personal safety, taking care of your belongings is your responsibility. It’s good to be prepared and do some research before you go so, you’re not an easy target. Our helpful guide has information on everything from staying safe on a night out to how to protect your belongings. 

Read our guide to Staying safe at university

​Crime in university cities and towns

Student safety is important, and we want you to feel safe and secure while enjoying your time at uni. See how safe university towns and cities are with our helpful guides and statistics on crimes most likely to affect students in the areas they live during university term time.