Why do our students love iQ?

Whether you're studying, socialising or relaxing, you'll be having the time of your life staying with us. But don't take our word for it,
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Birmingham

I like living in iQ Five because it is in an excellent location for everything you need as a student. Including a 10 minute walk from Birmingham's Bull Ring Centre and Markets, a 5 minute train journey to University and a stones throw away from the famous Broad Street nightlife. The accommodation is also really sociable with helpful and friendly staff. Everything is clean and modern and most importantly, a fun place to live!

Eva Jenkinson
History of Art
Birmingham

What I like about IQ Five: The EXQUISITE student atmosphere and ENTHUSIASTIC manner of the staff. 

Hassan Garba
BSc Geography
Staffordshire University

As an international student from Ireland, I love living in iQ Five as its location is perfect for student living, it’s a minute walk from the main nightlife scene on Broad Street. There is a train station just around the corner and a bus stop right across the road with a 5min journey into the center of the city or a 15min walk. Regardless what university you are at this accommodation is perfectly located to suit everyone and has a current mix from all surrounding universities. Everything is clean, modern and most importantly, everyone is friendly and it’s a fun place to live!

Sharon Gallagher
BA Hons Architecture
Birmingham City University

I like living at iQ because it is close to many fabulous places like Broad Street, Brindley Place and the Bull ring shopping Centre, The 24/7 security makes it a safer environment. The all weather sports pitch is one of the features I like best. The iQ staff are friendly and approachable.

Karan Desai
MSC Investments
University of Birmingham

Bristol

Thank you for the pleasant experience, I'll make sure to recommend iQ for everybody I know.

Money well paid. Thanks once again.

Bassam Zahran
MSc. Communications Networks & Signal Processing
Bristol

I like living at iQ Bristol because it's easy to get to, relatively cheap compared to everywhere else and has modern rooms.

The best things about living at iQ are its quite a social place, lots of people around so you get to hang out a lot. It's also right next to the city centre so you can easy get to the shops.

I chose to live at iQ because I had a bad experience last year so I decided to view this place, it was brand new as only opened the year before. It was quite modern & easy to get to so I thought why not try this place.

I don't have to pay bills. Many of my friends have to pay bills and if you go over you get fined or even charged.

There's lots of accommodation in Bristol but compared to everywhere else iQ is good value, you get a lot of space for your money.

The free broadband is great. 6Mb is a decent speed, I don't get that much at home.

Its easy to get to uni, either I can walk it which will only take 10 to 15 minute walk or you can get the bus for which the stop is just over the road 

Matthew Hardern

Bristol

Edinburgh

I like iQ Edinburgh accommodation because everyone that lives here are students so it has the feel of being in halls but with nicer facilities. It is also spacious and modern and very homely. All the staff that work here are very friendly and good banter and will help with anything they can. Highly recommend living here, great fun and great people!

Freddi Gilbert
Veterinary Nursing
Edinburgh Napier University

Living at iQ is brilliant. To know that you can come back from university and be in a safe and happy environment where everyone is very friendly is really comforting. The staff are so welcoming and do everything they can to make sure your experience at iQ is the best it can be. The rent is so easy, there's no messing around with different pieces of paper its just one figure at the end of the month, which means less to worry about. Most of the centre of Edinburgh is within walking distance and a great location for various social pubs, and clubs, and with a large social hub area, no shortage of people to hang out with.

iQ is definitely more of a home than I ever thought a student accommodation could be, and I have had such a good time living here and meeting new people. I RECOMMEND iQ TO EVERYONE!! 

Madison Hartle

Edinburgh Napier University

Living at iQ Grove Street has been a great experience. I have made friends with so many international students, the location is great and the staff are always helpful. 

Mark Connolly

Edinburgh College of Art

I would definitely recommend IQ to anyone coming to University, it’s a welcoming environment which is a good way of meeting new people. The facilities are really good with the Social Hub with Sky TV and a PS3. The staff are always friendly and helpful and always make an effort to get to know you on a personal level. I liked it so much, I'm staying for a second year.

Daniel Bowling
Product Design
Edinburgh College of Art

Moving to Edinburgh was a big step for me as I come from Ireland. However, I quickly settled in due to the warm welcome I received from the iQ staff and the kindness from them thereafter. I live in one of the cluster flats which are all beautifully designed with the option to have your own space (equipped with en-suite which is always a bonus) and a communal area. I have made many great friends here at iQ and it has truly been a big factor in making my Edinburgh student life so good. The staff here are brilliant and even helped me to organise a fundraiser to help me raise funds for a voluntary project I am taking part in in Thailand.

Danielle Kydd
Interior Architecture
Edinburgh Napier University

I like living at iQ because :

- The staff are friendly and helpful
- The building is safe & secure
- It is a great place to meet people and make new friends

Emilia Tankard
Interior Design
Edinburgh College of Art

I like iQ because everyone is very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and are always very helpful. The flats are modern and very warm and cosy. I have made a lot of good friends living here.

Jodie Warnes
Festival & Event Marketing Management
Edinburgh Napier University

I enjoy living at iQ Edinburgh accommodation because it has very modern facilities and a comfortable atmosphere. The staff make an effort to know everyone personally and are a great laugh to chat to! It's in a excellent location to the city as it's fairly central and has a Tesco a manageable crawling distance away. You won't be disappointed!

Lewis Bolton
Animation student
Edinburgh College of Art

As a first year student in Edinburgh I chose to live in iQ accommodation because I didn’t know anyone and was new to student life in a big city. Since September, I’ve met some of the best people I know and have made (hopefully) some lifelong friends. I live in a shared flat and we are quite a sociable bunch and enjoy having our friends over and having a laugh. If you are moving into iQ in September, I definitely recommend you go to iQ’s freshers gathering in the social hubs, it’s a really good time to get networking and meet loads of different people.

I am in a type 3 flat and the bedrooms are really spacious. Mine is purple and it’s great. The en-suite toilet really is a total godsend!

Rachel Barlett
Photography
Telford College

Leeds

iQ Leeds is a great place to live. The accommodation is nice and the rooms are really big. The staff are really friendly and always very helpful. They are always very patient and considerate.

Best accommodation in Leeds!

Haoker Salah
German Language & Politics
Leeds

iQ Leeds is a really good laugh, there is a great atmosphere and the staff are great.......... happy times.

Joe Mirtaheri
Sports Marketing & PR
Leeds

 iQ Leeds is simply BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!

 

Nadia Rashid
Philosophy
Leeds

London

It's a new building located in the city centre. It has a good accommodation manager who is helpful and runs the place well. They also arrange fun social events, which is important to us as students.

Onur Ozkol
Film Making MA
London

I’ve made really good friends and we have become very close, like a big family. We often gather round in the shared kitchens and eat together or play guitar.

 

Lefteris Sardis
Msc Networking and Data Connections
London

I love IQ Wave because......With the friends I've made, it's like having a new family. Everybody looks out and cares for everyone else. 

Vikki Waroquiers
BA Combined Honours – Criminology and Creative Writing
Kingston University

Nottingham

I moved into iQ for my second year and from the moment I moved in the staff were always friendly and helpful, and the whole place had a great atmosphere and vibe. Within three days of moving in, I’d already made friends with people on almost every floor!
I decided to head back to iQ for my final year after placement, simply because while you’re in your flat with your mates, it feels like your own place, but with the added security that comes with this type accommodation. It’s nice to know my stuff was always behind at least 2 locked doors at any time.

Gareth Ford
Digital Media Technology BSc Degree, Final Year
Nottingham

Moving to iQ Nottingham was a great decision, all the staff are friendly, helpful and the building is always clean and tidy. I have made some great mates throughout my time at iQ and there is always something going on or someone who is up for a drinking session.

iQ Nottingham is an awesome place to live, a real home from home.

Andrew Charles Foster
BSc psychology with Criminology
Nottingham Trent Uni

I have rebooked to live at iQ Nottingham because…. I like living so central in the city – It means I don’t have to pay travel expenses to get to college which makes a big difference in terms of finance. iQ is good value for money and the rooms are a good size and nicely decorated. Also the on-site team of staff are really helpful if you have problems. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for student accommodation at a reasonable price

Imogen Curtis
A Levels
New College Nottingham

Preston

I’ve been in Preston only a few months and I love living in iQ Kopa. My room is plenty big enough for all my needs as a student and having my own en-suite bathroom is a huge benefit. The shared kitchen and living area is bright and spacious, perfect for relaxing and socialising with your flat-mates and friends. In particular I enjoy the fact that iQ Kopa is situated in a great location, 5 minutes from the town centre and the uni buildings. All the staff are really friendly here and any problems I have encountered have been solved quickly and easily. Overall, I would definitely recommend iQ Kopa to other students because I enjoy living here so much.

Kayleigh Brown
Psychology & Pharmacology
Preston

Very welcoming staff and facilities; beautiful and securely located courtyard; well designed communal area, (with Sky television) and laundry room. Friendly and approachable staff that are always willing to help. All in all a perfect place to live. Oh, and also the microwaves have a pizza button! That's right, pizza at the touch of a button, who'd have thought it hey, madness!

Jamie Christopherson
Film Production and Film & TV Screenwriting
Preston

I like living in iQ Kopa as it gives me everything I need and more. Its close to all my lectures, the rooms are big and clean, its got the best security and the social life is class. The staff are always friendly and will take care of any problem quickly and efficiently.

I'd would definitely recommend iQ Kopa to anyone!

Jack Banks
BA Sociology
Preston

iQ Kopa unlike most of the other halls that you can find on campus has got the advantage that all the furniture, buildings, rooms and so on are modern. You haven't got any bad surprises, and if you have some problems the staff who are really really kind and friendly help you to solve the problem as fast as possible. As a conclusion I would advise anybody to come here.

Adelchi Asta (from France)
UCLAN
Preston

Salford

 I have lived at iQ Salford since it opened in 2007 (this is my third year!), and I have loved it. I feel completey safe here and really looked after by the staff. When I graduate in June I will really miss this place, and the great friends I have made here. I would recommend living in iQ Student Quarter to anyone – its student living, but in style!

Jessica Millar
Media Performance
Salford

It’s my third year in at iQ Student Quarter. It’s my house in England, it’s a really good and beautiful place to live in. The staff are understanding and helpful, simply it’s the best place to live in Salford. It’s close to the university and to the shops (Spar & Subway), has very fast internet and we have washing machines on site with a Sky TV room and most importantly it's well secured 24/7.

 

Yazan Ghanem
Computer Networks
Salford

Sheffield

Brocco's service and support, both in and out of hours, has been consistently good ever since I arrived. That, along with the price and a great location has been a big help in making my time at university go smoothly.

Peter Smith-Keary
Theoretical Physics
Sheffield

iQ Brocco is fantastically located, being in between the university and city centre, offering short walks to any place needed to go. The price is very good considering it is all inclusive allowing me to forget about bills.

Andrew Smith
Chemical & Process Engineering
Sheffield

One of the great things about living in iQ Steel Sheffield is the LOCATION! It is just off West Street which is convenient both socially and for university. Tesco is just 10 seconds away, and walking into town is just under a minute. It is centrally located so you would never even have to take a bus!

The rooms are of perfect size and of course who would not love an ensuite?! The design is very modern and stylish. For me, what makes the place homely is the way it is set out. The flats are in an apartment like style on each floor so it is more sociable, yet you still have your own space. I would definitely recommend iQ Steel to anyone!

Sarru Sivanesan
Medicine
Sheffield

 I’m living at IQ Steel this year and it’s great! It’s so close to all the amenities including Tesco! The building looks really good, and what I like best is the fact that it doesn’t feel like you’re living in student digs but an apartment. The bedrooms are really good sizes with lots of storage space, including a bigger than normal wardrobe which is pretty useful for all my clothes!

Other than it being in a great location, the staff working there are really helpful too. There are laundry facilities on site and also a common room with a huge TV! All in all, I would recommend to others that iQ is the place to be, especially for students of any year and studying whatever course, the mix of people you get living in iQ is great!”

Sharan Sahota
Medicine
Sheffield

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  • iQ Student Accommodation
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    London
    W1K 4QF

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