- Student accommodation
- En-suite
- Studio
- Apartment
- Bills included
- Furnished
- Available
About Foundry Courtyard, Glasgow
- Price from
- £138 / wk
- Range £138 – £225 / wk
- Room types
- 11 options
- En-suite, Studio, Apartment
- Move-in from
- 5 Sept 2026
- Lease length
- 43–51 weeks
- Deposit from
- £99
- Bills
- Included
- Water, Gas, Electricity
- Furnishing
- Fully furnished
Located at 214 Kennedy Street, Glasgow, G4 0DY, Foundry Courtyard is a modern student accommodation in one of Glasgow's most happening academic districts. The property offers en-suite rooms and private studios, providing students with the option to choose between shared and independent living. City of Glasgow College is just a 4-minute drive away, while Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of Strathclyde are a 7-minute walk away from Foundry Courtyard student accommodation Glasgow.
Glasgow is inhabited by more than 80,000 students from universities, and thus, it has one of the largest and most active student communities in Scotland. In addition to its unique industrial background, the city has strong arts, music, technological, and finance industries that create a lot of opportunities for part-time jobs and postgraduate careers. ONS data shows that the employment rate in Glasgow is about 71%. Students usually spend £1,100-£1,700 per month on the cost of living in Glasgow, which makes this city cheaper than most other large cities in the UK. The safety index is estimated as 65 out of 100 points by Numbeo, and the best places to live in Glasgow, such as Merchant City, Cowcaddens, Dennistoun, and the City Centre are famous for their cafes, cultural events, and good transport. Foundry Courtyard’s central location also places residents close to public transport, shopping, and entertainment, making daily life in Glasgow simple and well-connected.
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Features
- Foundry Courtyard room types are Bronze Studio, Silver Studio, Bronze Ensuite, Bronze Plus Ensuite, and more. The studio rooms at Foundry Courtyard student accommodation feature a small double bed, a dedicated study area, a private en-suite shower room, and a kitchenette with a breakfast bar. Students choosing an ensuite room benefit from a small double bed, study area, and a private bathroom, while sharing the kitchen and living spaces with flatmates. Prestige Student Living Foundry Courtyard reviews say that all rooms include ample storage space, ensuring there's plenty of room for study materials and personal belongings.
- The Foundry Courtyard’s shared amenities support academic success and student wellbeing. The rent at this perfect luxury student accommodation in Glasgow includes bills for Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, water, and contents insurance. This helps residents save £24 per week on utility bills. Students can unwind in the communal lounge, cinema room, or games room, watch communal TV or stay productive in the study space, or keep active in the on-site gym, basketball court, and outdoor sports court. Additional recreation options include table football, a pool table, and a landscaped courtyard. Everyday conveniences at Glasgow Foundry Courtyard, such as bike storage, 1 Gbps wired internet, up to 250 Mbps Wi-Fi, vending machines, a cash machine, post collection, recycling facilities, on-site maintenance, and a laundry room, make student life hassle-free. Foundry Courtyard Glasgow student accommodation also prioritises safety with CCTV, dedicated onsite security, disabled access, and contents insurance included, creating a secure environment throughout the academic year of university life.
Nearby places
- Foundry Courtyard is located on Kennedy Street at the very centre of Glasgow City Centre, providing the students with proximity to all major universities and shopping areas. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Glasgow School of Art can be accessed within 20 minutes of walking time from the accommodation. Foundry Courtyard is close to Merchant City, Buchanan Street, and George Square and, therefore, to the best boutique shopping and entertainment centres of Glasgow for an exciting social life.
- Laboratorio Espresso, Kaffateria and Spitfire Espresso are local cafes for students to get coffee or take a break while studying. Some of the amazing restaurants for having meals near Prestige Student Living Foundry Courtyard are Cafe Gandolfi, Paesano Pizza and Oaka Supercity, where one can have Scottish and international foods. Buchanan Galleries, Buchanan Street and St Enoch Centre provide good opportunities for shopping and getting basic necessities, while supermarkets like Tesco Express and Sainsbury's Local are nearby. There are several interesting sights and places that one can visit, including Glasgow Cathedral, George Square, the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) and Merchant City, all of which are nearby. Visit Glasgow Green if you want to relax from the city bustle and breathe some fresh air, while healthcare is provided at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Boots Pharmacy and Superdrug are near Foundry Courtyard Glasgow, for basic healthcare needs. Evening life includes various bars, cafés, restaurants and even music venues in the area of vibrant Merchant City, Sauchiehall Street and Buchanan Street. So many entertainment options just a short walk away make Foundry Courtyard Glasgow a great place to explore student living in Glasgow.
Commute
- Prestige Student Living Foundry Courtyard is well connected by the Subway, ScotRail, First Bus, McGill's, and the Stagecoach West Scotland bus network, making it easy to travel across Glasgow and beyond. Students can save on public transport with the Subway Smartcard, Young Scot National Entitlement Card (for eligible students), and the 16–25 Railcard, which offers 1/3 off eligible National Rail fares across Great Britain.
- Mode of TransportNearest Stop/StationDistance from Foundry CourtyardApprox. Walking Time
- Bus StopNorth Wallace Street0.1 miles (140 m)2 minutes
- Bus StopSt Mungo Avenue0.1 miles (160 m)3 minutes
- Subway StationBuchanan Street Subway Station0.6 miles (1 km)13 minutes
- Railway StationGlasgow Queen Street Station (ScotRail)0.6 miles (1 km)12 minutes
- Railway StationGlasgow Central Station (ScotRail & Avanti West Coast)0.9 miles (1.5 km)19 minutes
- AirportGlasgow Airport (GLA)10 miles (16 km)20–25 minutes by car
Rooms & prices
Choose a room to enquire about it directly.
11 room options
3 photosBronze Plus Ensuite
En-suiteAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 26 Oct 2026
- 43 weeks
- Deposit £99
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Study Area
Enquire for this room£140 / wk
3 photosBronze Sky View Ensuite
En-suiteAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 26 Oct 2026
- 43 weeks
- Deposit £99
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Study Area · Plenty Of Storage Space · Shower
Enquire for this room£150 / wk
3 photosSilver Plus Ensuite
En-suiteAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 26 Oct 2026
- 43 weeks
- Deposit £99
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Study Area
Enquire for this room£163 / wk
3 photosSilver Studio
StudioAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 26 Oct 2026
- 43 weeks
- Deposit £99
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Study Area · Kitchenette With a Breakfast Bar
Enquire for this room£165 / wk
3 photosGold Ensuite
En-suiteAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 26 Oct 2026
- 43 weeks
- Deposit £99
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Study area · Storage space · Shared Kitchen
Enquire for this room£165 / wk
3 photosGold Studio
StudioAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 26 Oct 2026
- 43 weeks
- Deposit £99
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Study Area · Top-Floor Windows · Fully Equipped Kitchen with A Breakfast Bar · Shower
Enquire for this room£185 / wk
3 photosBronze Studio
StudioAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 26 Oct 2026
- 43 weeks
- Deposit £99
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Dedicated Study Area · Private En-Suite Shower Room · Kitchenette · Breakfast Bar
Enquire for this room£190 / wk
3 photosBronze Ensuite
En-suiteFully booked- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- 44 weeks
- Deposit £99
- Bills included
Double bed · Shower room
Ask about availability£138 / wk
3 photosSilver Ensuite
En-suiteFully booked- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- 44 weeks
- Deposit £99
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Study Area
Ask about availability£175 / wk
3 photosSilver Plus Studio
StudioFully booked- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- 44 weeks
- Deposit £99
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Study Area · Shower · Fully Equipped Kitchen with A Breakfast Bar
Ask about availability£175 / wk
3 photosPlatinum 2 Bed Flat
ApartmentFully booked- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 5 Sept 2026
- 51 weeks
- Deposit £99
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Private En-Suite Washroom
Ask about availability£225 / wk
Amenities
16 facilities confirmed for this residence.
Essentials
- Wi-Fi
- Bills included
- Fully furnished
- Private bathroom
Living & social
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Study space
- Common room
- Cinema room
- Games room
- Outdoor space
Health & wellbeing
- Gym
Safety & security
- CCTV
Services
- Bike storage
- On-site maintenance
- Accessible rooms
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- Gym
- Basketball Court
- Outdoor Sports Court
- Table Football
- Communal Lounge
- Communal TV
- Cinema Room
- Games Hub
- Study Space
- Bike Storage
- 1Gbps* Wired Internet
- Vending Machine
- Up To 250Mbps* Internet
- Cash Machine
- Post Collection
- Recycling
- Onsite Maintenance
- Laundry Room
- Courtyard
- Pool Table
- CCTV
- Disabled Access
- Onsite Security
- Contents Insurance Included†
Ratings & reviews
3.6/ 5
Based on resident feedback
- Location
- 3.7 / 5
- Value for money
- 2.5 / 5
- Cleanliness
- 3.7 / 5
- Staff
- 4.5 / 5
- Amenities
- 3.7 / 5
- Internet
- 3.7 / 5
- Social life
- 3.7 / 5
Foundry Courtyard provides spacious rooms and well-maintained kitchens, with responsive and friendly staff offering great service. The living space is clean and inviting, fostering a positive social atmosphere with ample amenities for students. Residents appreciate the accommodation's accessibility to the city and overall tranquility, making it a highly recommended place to stay.
Who lives here
Share of recent residents.
Students from
- Indian
- 40%
- British
- 31%
- Nigerian
- 3%
- Azerbaijani
- 2%
- Chinese
- 2%
Popular with students at
- University of Strathclyde42%
- University of Glasgow39%
- Glasgow Caledonian University12%
- City of Glasgow College6%
- Glasgow Clyde College1%
Location
214 Kennedy St, Glasgow G4 0DY, UK
Nearby
- City of Glasgow College0.26 mi
- Glasgow Caledonian University0.28 mi
- city center0.4 mi
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214 Kennedy St, Glasgow G4 0DY, UK, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Bills included in the rent
- Water
- Gas
- Electricity
- Wifi
- Content Insurance
Payment
Security Deposit
- The tenant has to pay a security deposit to book this property; the amount may vary as per the room selection.
- Note: The security deposit will be refundable. If there is any damage to the room or communal area, the amount will be deducted from the security deposit.
Additional Fees
- Dual occupancy is available for most rooms that are 23sqm or larger.
- The total rent will be calculated as the standard room rate plus an additional £50 per week.
- Both applicants must apply separately and clearly state in their applications that they are requesting dual occupancy.
Guarantor Requirement
- A guarantor is required when the student is paying in installments.
- A guarantor must qualify for the following criteria
- Be a resident in the UK for a minimum of 1 year
- International guarantor is applicable
- Be over 21 years of age
- Be a homeowner or in full-time employment
- Provide a copy of photographic identification, such as a passport, driving licence or ID badge
- Provide a copy of proof of your UK address, which must be less than 3 months old, such as a utility bill (e.g., electricity, water, gas, telephone), a bank statement, or a Council Tax bill.
- Housing Hand is recommended if the tenant cannot provide a UK guarantor.
- Note: The property does not accept other Guarantor Service Providers.
Mode Of Payment
- Credit/debit card, bank transfer, and Flywire.
- Flywire payment options include Open Banking, Google Pay, Apple Pay, WeChat Pay, and others (Country/region-dependent).
- Note: The property does not accept cash.
Pay In Instalment
- If the student has a guarantor or housing hand,
- The student can pay in 3 installments.
- Full payment
- 3 installment
- 4 installment
- If the student does not have a guarantor
- The student must pay the rent in full
- Note: In case the student is paying in installments, then the property will ask for the initial payment 3 weeks before check-in
- If the student is paying in full, the property will ask you to pay 6 weeks before the date your tenancy commences.
- Note: The instalment plan may vary as per the room and tenancy selection.
Cancellation
Cooling Off Period
- A 7 calendar days cooling-off period is allowed from the date of booking.
- Applicable to all tenants (including 2nd year & subsequent year students).
- Cancellation within this period results in a full refund of the security deposit.
- Refund timelines may vary depending on the tenancy deposit scheme processing time.
No Place No Pay
- Applicable to first-year undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Eligibility:
- If the university withdraws the offer due to not achieving the required grades.
- If a first-year undergraduate chooses another university after exceeding expected grades.
- Requirements:
- Must submit written evidence (rejection letter, UCAS status, or proof of new university acceptance).
- Must notify via email with booking details.
- Timeframe:
- Documents must be submitted within 3 calendar days of results publication.
- Deadline: No later than 28th August (whichever is sooner).
- Outcome:
- Full deposit refund and release from contract if approved.
Early termination by students
- Allowed only in limited circumstances.
- After cooling-off period or after key collection:
- Tenant remains liable for full rent until a replacement tenant is found.
- After move-in:
- Cancellation allowed only if student status is withdrawn, suspended, or refused.
- Requires supporting evidence.
- Requires a minimum of 4 weeks’ written notice.
- Early move-out does not entitle tenant to deposit refund before tenancy end date.
Replacement Tenant Accepted
- Tenant is responsible for finding a replacement tenant.
- The property/landlord is not obligated to find a replacement tenant.
- The replacement tenant must be approved by the landlord.
- Tenant remains liable until:
- Replacement tenant moves in and pays rent, or
- Cooling-off period of replacement tenant has passed.
- If replacement tenant cancels within their cooling-off period:
- Original tenant remains liable until another replacement is found.
- Room must be in a clean and lettable condition and available for viewings.
- Charges:
- £50 contract variation fee (in some cases).
- £250 release fee (may be deducted from deposit).
No Visa No Pay
- Applicable to international students whose visa application is rejected.
- Before tenancy starts:
- Must notify via email and provide official visa refusal documentation from UK Visas & Immigration.
- Documents must be submitted within 3 calendar days of receiving the decision.
- Must be submitted before 1st September for academic year bookings.
- Full deposit refund and release from tenancy if conditions are met.
- If documents are not submitted within the deadline:
- Tenant must give 4 weeks’ notice.
- Tenant remains liable for rent until the end of the notice period.
- After tenancy start (keys not collected):
- Rent is charged from the tenancy start date until the visa refusal evidence is submitted.
- Subject to a 4-week notice period.
Delayed Arrivals & travel restrictions
- If you are unable to travel due to government-imposed travel restrictions, please contact the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will facilitate the request to review your circumstances and explore the possibility of cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are considered individually, and any outcome will depend on the property's review and applicable booking terms.
University Course Cancellation/Modification
- If your course has been cancelled by your university, please reach out to the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will liaise with the property team to review your request on a case-by-case basis for cancellation. The resolution will be subject to the property's assessment and the terms of your booking.
Deferring Studies
- If you have deferred your studies, please contact the team and share your updated university documentation. We will notify the property team to review your request for cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are assessed individually, and the final outcome will be subject to the property's review and booking terms.
House rules
Room allocation
- Students can indicate specific room number or location preferences during the booking process, and the team will accommodate these preferences wherever possible, based on availability.
Check in guide
- Approximately 2–4 weeks prior to the scheduled move-in date, students will receive check-in instructions via email. This communication will include the steps required to select a check-in date and time slot, complete necessary documentation, and settle any outstanding payments prior to arrival.
- In case of any questions or queries, please feel free to contact the team, and our team will assist to ensure a smooth check-in process.
Renewal policy
- Students who wish to extend their stay can contact the team for renewal or rebooking at the same accommodation. Our team will support the renewal process and help students secure a suitable room of their choice. Students are encouraged to reach out early to ensure they can rebook the same room or another room of their choice at the same property.
Early check in policy
- Early check-in requests can be shared in advance with the team. Our team will do a feasibility check to facilitate early check-in requests based on room readiness and availability. Additional charges may apply where applicable.
Smoking
- Smoking is not permitted inside the building. Smoking is allowed only outside in designated areas, where permitted by property rules and local regulations.
Guest policy
- Guests may stay with you where permitted by the property. Always notify the property 1 to 2 weeks in advance to complete the required formalities.
Minimum age
- You must be 18 years or older on your move-in date to stay at this property. Please ensure you meet the age requirement before booking. In case you do not meet the minimum age requirement, inform the team while enquiring with us, and we can suggest you accordingly.
Student eligibility
- This accommodation is exclusively available to students. Non-students are not eligible to stay at the property.
Questions about this residence
How much does Foundry Courtyard, Glasgow cost?
Rooms start from £138 / wk across en-suite, studio and apartment options. Prices vary by room type and tenancy length.
What's included in the rent?
Bills are included in the rent: water, gas, electricity, wifi and content insurance.
How long can I stay?
Tenancies here run 43–51 weeks. Options include 43 weeks, 44 weeks and 51 weeks.
When can I move in?
The earliest move-in date listed is 5 Sept 2026. Dates can differ by room, so ask us to confirm the one you want.
Is there a deposit?
Yes. Deposits start from £99, depending on the room.
Where is Foundry Courtyard, Glasgow?
Foundry Courtyard, Glasgow is at 214 Kennedy St, Glasgow G4 0DY, UK. It is 0.26 mi from City of Glasgow College.





