Taylor Swift is a singer, songwriter, heartbreak storyteller, and now, a sequin-covered showgirl thanks to her brand-new The life of a Showgirl album. She’s got a song for every mood, every life crisis, and — as it turns out — every UK university.
Whether you’re sipping artisan coffee in a gothic library or belting lyrics in a sticky-floored club, there’s a Taylor Swift track that sums up your entire degree. Let’s find out which one is so you.
1. University of Oxford – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)”
If Oxford were a song, it wouldn’t be the radio edit — it would be the full 10-minute cinematic experience. You don’t just write essays; you produce 8,000-word manifestos with 30 references. Like All Too Well, you’re intense, detailed, and occasionally make people wonder if you’re secretly auditioning for a TED Talk. Your tutorial debates are legendary — and so are your ability to overanalyse one metaphor for 45 minutes straight.
2. University of Cambridge – “Enchanted”
Cambridge is all about magical, fleeting moments. Rowing on misty mornings, candlelit halls, and bumping into a Nobel Prize winner at Pret — it’s Enchanted energy through and through. You live for the little details, from handwritten notes to perfectly timed coffee breaks. You also have the unique ability to make wearing sub fusc look romantic rather than mildly terrifying.
3. University of Manchester – “The Man”
Manchester has ambition running through its veins. You’ve got your career plan sorted and your WHP tickets secured, because balance is key. The Man is your anthem because you’re not afraid to work hard, play harder, and point out unfairness when you see it. Plus, nothing screams “main character” like striding down Oxford Road with headphones in and a mission.
4. University of Edinburgh – “Cardigan”
Rain, cobblestones, and second-hand bookshops — you practically live inside a Pinterest board. Edinburgh’s Cardigan energy comes from its mix of romance, nostalgia, and just the right amount of brooding. You’ve probably been spotted reading in a café window or sighing dramatically at Calton Hill. Your playlists are 70% sad indie and 30% lecture recordings you swear you’ll get round to.
5. University of Leeds – “You Belong With Me”
Leeds students are the rom-com protagonists of their own story. You’ve had more “missed connections” than you can count, most of them starting in Hyde Park and ending in a hungover brunch. Like You Belong With Me, you’re full of warmth, chaos, and a dash of dramatic pining. Your friends are your co-stars, and the Brudenell is your movie set.
6. University of St Andrews – “Love Story”
Let’s face it — St Andrews basically is the Love Story set. Romantic seaside backdrops, old ruins, and the occasional whispered rumour about who’s dating who. There’s something timeless about the place, even when you’re just trudging to Lidl. Your uni life is part fairytale, part coastal survival story, and you wouldn’t change a thing.
7. University of Bristol – “Shake It Off”
Bristol students are the human embodiment of “vibes only.” Deadlines looming? Shake it off. Rubbish group project partner? Shake it off. Another flatmate stealing your oat milk? Shake it off (then replace it with yours in the fridge). Nights out in Stokes Croft are basically cardio, and Motion is your emotional support venue.
8. University of Glasgow – “The Archer”
Glasgow is moody in the best way — soulful pubs, deep conversations, and a genuine appreciation for gloomy weather. Like The Archer, you’ve got layers, and you don’t let just anyone see them. You’re the friend who will happily stay up all night talking about philosophy, and you have an entire wardrobe dedicated to “autumn aesthetic.”
9. King’s College London – “Style”
KCL is all about aesthetic. You’ve mastered the art of looking perfectly put-together while dashing between the library and the Southbank. Style is your anthem because you ooze confidence, even when you’ve not done the reading. You’re the person people ask for café recommendations, and your Instagram feed is suspiciously perfect.
10. University of Liverpool – “22”
Liverpool students are here for a good time and a long time. You embrace the glitter, the karaoke, and the questionable takeaway choices. 22 sums you up perfectly: messy, joyful, and fuelled by Jägerbombs. Even your “quiet nights in” somehow end with you in Popworld.
11. Durham University – “Speak Now”
Durham students live for the drama — and not just in theatre rehearsals. Speak Now is your vibe because you’re bold enough to jump in, call things out, and add a little chaos to the mix. You’ve probably interrupted a seminar with “I just think it’s interesting that…” at least once.
12. University of Warwick – “New Romantics”
Warwick might be a campus uni, but you’ve made it an empire. Between society socials, themed flat parties, and Leamington Spa adventures, you’ve created your own thriving city. New Romantics is your mood: make your own fun and do it in style.
13. University of Birmingham – “Cruel Summer”
Brum students thrive on high-energy chaos. Whether you’re in Digbeth, Snobs, or just sprinting to your lecture, you’re living a Cruel Summer — fun, a bit reckless, and unforgettable. You’ve got stories that start with “So there was this one time…” and end with “…and that’s why I’m never allowed back in there.”
14. University of Nottingham – “Wildest Dreams”
Notts students are cinematic — everything feels like a movie moment. The way the light hits campus buildings, the drama of Ocean Wednesdays, the perfect walk to lectures… Wildest Dreams is your inner monologue. You just know you’ll look back on this era and sigh wistfully.
15. University of Exeter – “Welcome to New York”
Exeter is like moving into a sunnier, friendlier version of yourself. Every new society, beach trip, or pub garden is an adventure. Welcome to New York is your soundtrack because you’re living in a freshers’ bubble of optimism (even if it’s more Costa than Central Park).
16. University of Bath – “Bejeweled”
Bath students are polished, composed, and annoyingly photogenic. Your days are spent between the Georgian streets and the library, and you somehow manage to make every outfit sparkle. Bejeweled is for people who make walking into a lecture look like a fashion moment.
17. University of Sheffield – “Back to December”
Sheffield students are thoughtful and a bit nostalgic. Your perfect weekend is a mix of coffee shops, live music, and a long walk in the Peaks. Back to December matches your reflective side — even when you’re just reminiscing about the night you accidentally ended up in Leadmill twice in one week.
18. University of Sussex – “Daylight”
Brighton sunsets, flea market finds, and a laid-back optimism define Sussex students. You’re the one who reminds everyone that things will work out. Daylight suits your sunny but thoughtful outlook, even when the student loan is running low.
19. UCL – “Blank Space”
Cool, chaotic, and a little unpredictable — UCL students live life in plot twists. You’ve got a mysterious edge that makes people want to know more, but you’re probably too busy juggling five deadlines to explain.
20. University of York – “All You Had To Do Was Stay”
York students are dependable and quietly brilliant. You keep the group project alive while others flake, and you’re a master of cosy nights in. All You Had To Do Was Stay is your inner voice when people overcomplicate things.
21. University of Reading – “Our Song”
Reading students are the wholesome core of the group. Your nights out are legendary but your in-jokes and chilled housemate hangouts are even better. Our Song is a reminder that little moments matter.
22. University of Leicester – “Fearless”
You’re adventurous and up for anything, even if it means signing up for 12 societies you’ll never attend. Fearless sums up your willingness to say yes to everything — including things you probably shouldn’t.
23. Newcastle University – “I Knew You Were Trouble”
Nights out in Newcastle are an extreme sport. You know it might end in chaos, but you’ll do it anyway. I Knew You Were Trouble is your love letter to bad decisions with great stories.
24. University of Kent – “The Story of Us”
Your uni life is a mix of intense friendships, dramatic break-ups, and reconciliations over cheap pints. The Story of Us is basically your campus diary.
25. University of Plymouth – “Change”
Plymouth students are adaptable and quietly ambitious. You’re making big moves without shouting about it — and Change is your soundtrack.
26. University of Aberdeen – “Evermore”
Aberdeen is moody, dramatic, and hauntingly beautiful — much like Evermore. You’re the friend who always has a playlist for staring out of bus windows in the rain.
27. University of Hull – “You’re On Your Own, Kid”
You’ve perfected independence — budgeting, cooking, and surviving freshers’ flu. You’re On Your Own, Kid is your badge of honour.
28. University of Portsmouth – “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things”
Every flat party ends in something broken, but you wouldn’t change it. This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things is your unapologetic chaos anthem.
29. University of Strathclyde – “Right Where You Left Me”
No matter how much changes, you’re still in the same pub with the same mates. It’s comforting, chaotic, and very Right Where You Left Me.
30. University of Stirling – “The Lakes”
Nature, poetry, and dramatic views — you’re The Lakes personified. Your Instagram is 50% scenery, 50% coffee art.
31. University of Swansea – “Gorgeous”
You know your city’s beautiful, and you’re not shy about it. Gorgeous is your life motto.
32. University of Cardiff – “Mine”
Warm, welcoming, and loyal to your friends. Mine is the ultimate “found family” vibe that Cardiff students give off.
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