Ipswich

Study in Ipswich

Ipswich is Suffolk’s largest town and it’s where you will find the University of Suffolk.

Cost of Living

Accommodation

Student accommodation costs in Ipswich range from £108 - £173 per week; the average is £133 per week. 

Compare the average elsewhere: Norwich: £150/week, Luton: £132/week, Colchester: £144/week.

(prices are for all purpose-built student accommodation (both private and university-owned) over the last 12 months, as listed on StudentCrowd)

The average price for:

A cheap meal at a restaurant: £13
A pint of beer: £3.90
A regular takeout coffee: £2.84
1L of milk: £1.12
A loaf of white bread: £1.13

Prices are about 6% lower than equivalent costs in Norwich, about 7% lower than Luton and about 4% lower than Colchester.

(Source: Numbeo)

Public Transport

There is a bus service that goes between the train station, university and then around the town. It takes a longer route between the houses so unless you have masses of gear you can make the walk in 20-mins. Ipswich is compact and anywhere you might want to visit is accessible by public transport. It’s pretty flat so a bike is another mode of transport to get about.

The Great Outdoors

Living in Ipswich means that rural East Anglia and its famous beaches are at your disposal! The best places within a nice student-friendly distance from Ipswich are at Southwold and Walberswick, only an hour away.

 

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Rendlesham Forest

Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Rendlesham Forest is just 30-minutes from Ipswich and is a great place to get some fresh air. You can also do the UFO trail and discover more about the famous 1980 UFO sighting!

 

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River Orwell 

From Ipswich the River Orwell flows down to the North Sea. Along the river you can do walks where there are plenty of traditional English pubs to stop off at. You can also head out for a spot of sailing or take a river cruise for a fun day out.