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20. Coventry University
We found Coventry students do tend to borrow quite a bit of cash from their mums and dads, but that should do nothing to downplay their achievements on making the top 25 hardest partying unis.
19. University of Manchester
With Manchester always duped as a party city with lots of ‘famous’ (reality stars) born characters its a surprise we see them not in our top 10. But here we are Manchester comes in 19th.
18. University of Plymouth
When it was named in the top 20 kinkiest universities we were slightly surprised. Now we know those Plymouth students have a relaxed attitude to life, we are unsurprised to see them here.
17. University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth students love to party. Their free-spirited attitude has seen them make our top 20 hardest partying universities.
16. Durham University
They may have to borrow and eye-watering amount of cash from their parents to do it, but Durham University sure knows how to party. They just miss out on the top 15 but, hey, what’s an extra tenner from the rents to make it next year?
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FAQs on the Best UK Universities for Nightlife
The University of Birmingham ranks #1 for university nightlife in the UK. It’s known for its buzzing student bar scene, massive club nights, underground raves, and strong student-led party culture.
Top nightlife universities have a mix of student pubs, affordable clubs, themed events, late-night venues, and a community that embraces a fun, sociable lifestyle. City nightlife, SU events, and music culture also play a big role.
Yes. Prestigious institutions like Oxford and Cambridge still make the top 25 for nightlife, showing that strong academic reputations don’t stop students from enjoying their social lives and attending big nights out.
Absolutely. Smaller universities like Aberystwyth and St Andrews are still highly rated for nightlife thanks to their tight-knit student communities and strong local social scenes that punch above their size.
Yes, affordability plays a big part. Universities based in cities with cheap drinks, club entry, and event access tend to score higher. Some rankings also consider whether students rely on parental support to afford going out.
