About the Awards

The GSL Awards are unique. We don’t take written nominations and there are no ‘expert’ judges. All our awards are based 100% on direct feedback from hundreds of thousands of residents around the world. This is what makes the awards so prestigious, and so highly sought after. Learn more about the GSL Awards here.

The GSL Awards Ceremony

In October of each year, the student housing community gather in London for the GSL Awards dinner, a night dedicated to celebrating excellence and impact across the sector.

See the 2026 finalists and last year’s winners.

UK & Ireland

Global Student Living Awards - UK & Ireland
2025 Winners
2026 Finalists

Europe

Global Student Living Awards - Europe
2026 Finalists
2025 Winners

Asia Pacific

2026 Finalists

Americas

2026 Finalists

Certification

  • While Awards recognise outstanding achievement in a specific area, GSL Certification is a rigorous evaluation designed to recognised and promote excellent all-round performance.
  • The assessment is based on 7 key structural and operational metrics, captured through the GSL Index, and certification marks are awarded to operators, operating brands and individual properties.
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Got questions about the GSL Awards?

Find out how our finalists and winners are determined, explore our global award categories, and get all the information you need about the GSL Awards.

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