Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Newcastle upon Tyne

There are many reasons why this English city welcomes thousands of students every year. First of all, it has three important institutions: Newcastle University, Northumbria University and Newcastle College. Secondly, it is famous for its nightlife, it is said to have the liveliest nightlife in the UK. Finally, life in this city is not as expensive as in other English cities, such as London or Manchester, for example.

Thanks to all this, life in shared flats in Newcastle upon Tyne is usually very fun since you will be able to share the experience with flatmates in a multicultural environment.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Newcastle upon Tyne

We will tell you what are some of the most outstanding of living in shared flats in this English city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Newcastle upon Tyne

• The locals are very friendly and welcoming to international students, so if any of your classmates are from there you will have the opportunity to get to know the local culture more closely.

• Among the available rooms, you will be able to choose one that is part of a private shared apartment or one that is part of a student residence.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Newcastle upon Tyne

• In winter, temperatures in this city may not exceed 2ºC during the day, so the cold is usually intense. In some cases, the cost of heating is not included in the rental price, so you have to add an extra at the end of the month. In addition, you have to reach an agreement with your flatmates about its use.

• Share the common spaces and respect the use by the other flatmates.

Apps for your international exchange in Newcastle upon Tyne

We recommend that you use Apps for your international stay that will make your experience in Newcastle upon Tyne the best possible. In them, you will find different advice and information on procedures that you have to do and on life in the city. For example, young internationals assure you not to panic if you don't understand the local English accent at first, it's usually very closed! You will surely get used to it in time.

How to meet people in Newcastle upon Tyne

Consider some of the following options to meet people in this British city:

Student associations in Newcastle upon Tyne

The universities of Newcastle upon Tyne have Students societies from the most diverse fields. For example, you can be part of associations for a wide variety of sports (football, skating, tennis, golf, etc.), languages, a cappella, anime, gastronomy, board games, comedy, music, and many more. You can also join ESN Newcastle which organizes a wide variety of activities and events.

Facebook groups for international students in Newcastle upon Tyne 

You will find Facebook groups for international students in Newcastle distinguished according to the academic year, and also by the university you are going to attend. In addition, there is the ESN Newcastle Facebook group, where you can see the calendar with all the organized activities that you can join.

WhatsApp groups for international students in Newcastle upon Tyne

Surely when you join student associations or Facebook groups you will find links to WhatsApp groups. Thanks to these you will be in more direct contact with other students, and you can also propose the plans you want to make.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Newcastle upon Tyne

Keep in mind these recommendations for living in shared flats in the English city:

• You will have the opportunity to cycle or walk everywhere, especially if your accommodation is in the centre of the city. However, public transport is also cheap, so you can choose the accommodation that is a little further away and easily get to the centre.

• This city is the scene of a large number of fun festivals and events throughout the year that you will be able to enjoy, such as the Mouth of the Tyne Festival, the Tomorrow Festival and the Pride Festival, for example.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Newcastle upon Tyne

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