Students in Edinburgh Most Likely to Find Love
If you are a student heading for university next month, or a landlord providing student property, be aware that Edinburgh is the best place for students to find love.
A recent study has discovered that many students fall in love at university and also meet their best friend.
The University of Surrey surveyed over 1,000 graduates, finding that 36% had met their husband, wife or partner whilst studying.
In a list of the top ten cities in the UK where students have found love, Edinburgh came first with 53% of students.
Students in Edinburgh Most Likely to Find Love
Bristol and Liverpool came second and third, both at 46%.
The top ten cities for finding love at university
|
Position |
City |
Number of students that found love |
| 1 | Edinburgh | 53% |
| 2 | Bristol | 46% |
| 3 | Liverpool | 46% |
| 4 | Cambridge | 42% |
| 5 | Norwich | 42% |
| 6 | Durham | 41% |
| 7 | London | 37% |
| 8 | Oxford | 36% |
| 9 | Birmingham | 36% |
| 10 | Nottingham | 35% |
Another important part of university is meeting new people, and 43% of graduates met their best friend while studying. Additionally, 39% of those aged between 55-64 said they are still best friends with someone they met at university. 37% of those over the age of 65 reported the same.
The survey also revealed that being social is more important than studying – 42% of graduates said socialising with friends was their favourite part of university, followed by nights out at 20% and classes and seminars at 12%.
Dr David Ashton, Vice-President and Registrar of the University of Surrey, says: “University isn’t just about growing academically, it is also about personal development.
“We see our students gain independence and new friends, so it’s wonderful to hear that the friends and loved ones people meet at university remain in their lives long after graduation.”1