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If you’re having a look for cities to study in near the middle of England, we think that you should give Wolverhampton a gander. Situated right in the heart of the West Midlands, it’s a somewhat large city with a population of around 250,000, but it manages to remain friendly and welcoming to its growing student population. The University of Wolverhampton will be the place to be for students in the city, with over 250 reviews to choose from. Want to know more about Wolverhampton? Keep on reading our student guide to the city!
CONTENTS
- Student activities in Wolverhampton
- Nightlife in Wolverhampton
- Student accommodation in Wolverhampton
- Transport in Wolverhampton
- Student costs in Wolverhampton
- What Wolverhampton is famous for
- Universities in Wolverhampton
Student activities in Wolverhampton
Alongside all the studying, there’s plenty to do in Wolverhampton for students. If you’re interested in art, the city is home to the Wolverhampton Art Gallery (featuring loads of historical art pieces in a multitude of mediums) and Asylum Art Gallery (which is focusses local artists and community projects).
Students looking for more active pursuits will enjoy clambering up Wolf Mountain. It's not really a mountain, it’s actually a snazzy indoor climbing centre. There’s also Wolves Adventure Golf and Cannon Raceway nearby, which are great for a day out.
Wolverhampton is well-equipped for students in terms of shopping, with well over 500 shops and restaurants to choose from.
Nightlife in Wolverhampton
When it comes to nights out in Wolverhampton, there is something for everyone in the city. Bars range from the Instagram-friendly French-themed The Parisian cocktail bar, the rock-’n’-roll fuelled Planet Nightclub, the oldest pub in town The Giffard Arms and everything in between.
If you’re not drinking, don’t worry, there are plenty of other nighttime activities for you in Wolverhampton. Head to the Cineworld cinema to see the latest films, go bowling at Hollywood Bowl Wolverhampton, or check out some live music at one of the gig venues across the cities – like Wulfrun Hall and The Robin 2.
Student accommodation in Wolverhampton
Alongside your tuition fees, the biggest expense you’ll have as a student will be rent. The amount you’ll end up paying will depend on where you end up living, and you’ve got a few options when it comes to that.
Most first-year students at the University of Wolverhampton will choose to live in the uni halls. There are a few halls close to campus – particularly useful when you’ve got an early morning lecture. These halls also offer students a great opportunity to make friends, which can be daunting at first, but the experience of living with other students means that it’s much easier to do than if you were living alone.
Another benefit of staying in the University of Wolverhampton halls is that they’re surprisingly affordable. Prices start at only £96 per week for a self-catered room in an apartment for up to eight students, going up to £114 for an en-suite room. This is pretty good compared to other places around the country, especially when you consider this includes bills.
If you’re going to rent elsewhere in Wolverhampton, you’ll almost certainly be paying more, though if you live with friends you could save some money. A three-bedroom apartment in the centre of town costs £1,300 per month on average, so you’ll be paying around £450 a month (though keep in mind this won’t include bills). Should you choose to live on your own, a studio flat in the city centre can cost around £675 a month, but drops to around £575 a month if you’re outside the city centre.
Transport in Wolverhampton
Getting about in Wolverhampton and the surrounding area is quite affordable too, as the bus, rail and tram network around the West Midlands offers tickets starting at £2.50. You’ll also be able to pick up a monthly student pass, starting at £79, which allows you to get unlimited bus, rail and tram travel for about £2.20 a day. Very handy if you’re going to be using public transport loads.
If you end up getting a taxi home from a night out in Wolverhampton, you’ll also be able to save some money, as taxis are around 10% cheaper in Wolverhampton than in nearby Birmingham.
Student costs in Wolverhampton
Outside of tuition fees, accommodation and transportation, the main expense for students will likely be groceries. The West Midlands is again quite affordable for food, with students typically able to budget around £44 a week for grocery shopping in Wolverhampton, as well as in its nearby neighbour Birmingham.
Other expenses for students can include gym memberships, extra university supplies and entertainment. You’ll want to keep this in mind when you’re making a budget for uni – which we highly recommend you do.
Read our guide to the cost of living in Wolverhampton to learn more.
What Wolverhampton is famous for
Wolverhampton has a thriving arts scene, with the previously mentioned Asylum Art Gallery offering local artists a place to work and display their pieces. There are also a number of live music venues around the city, giving smaller local acts a chance to play to audiences.
One of the most well-known things to come from Wolverhampton is its football squad, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., more commonly known as Wolves. They’re currently in the Premier League, and they play at Molineux Stadium, which is well worth a visit to see a match.
Universities in Wolverhampton
If you’re considering Wolverhampton as your place to study, you’ll be heading to the University of Wolverhampton, alongside over 14,000 other students. It does particularly well at health, history, and modern languages research, and some of the university mathematicians were ranked No.1 in the world from 2017-2019 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
Need more convincing? Check out our 11 reasons to study in Wolverhampton guide.
