We’re excited to present the finalists for the GSL Awards 2025, recognising outstanding student accommodation providers across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

Based entirely on feedback from hundreds of thousands of students through the GSL Index, the GSL Awards spotlight what matters to residents—from wellbeing and community to quality of service and support.

With 15 categories for the UK and Ireland, the GSL Awards remain the only recognition in PBSA driven solely by student voices.

Winners will be revealed at the GSL Awards ceremony in London on 16 October 2025.

All finalists in alphabetical order.

Best University Housing

Edge Hill University
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Queen Margaret University
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Ulster University
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University of Derby
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University of Liverpool

Best Private Housing

EVO Student
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Fresh
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Host
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Student Castle Property Management Services Ltd
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Yugo

Best Customer Service

Host
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LIV Student
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Nurtur Student Living
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Student Castle Property Management Services Ltd
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University of Derby

Best Value for Money

AXO Student Living
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Edge Hill University
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Fresh
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Host
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University of Derby

Best Student Wellbeing

Nurtur Student Living
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Student Castle Property Management Services Ltd
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Ulster University
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Unilife
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University of Derby

Best Learning Environment

Brunswick Apartments, Southampton (Hello Student)
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Morriss House, Nottingham (Unite Students)
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New Medlock House, Manchester (Manchester Metropolitan University)
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The Place, Nottingham (Prestige Student Living)
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Trinity Hall, Chester (Cloud Student Homes)

Best Individual Property

Bailey Point, Brighton (Yugo)
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Brunswick Apartments, Southampton (Hello Student)
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Cathedral Campus, Liverpool (Dwell Student Living)
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Greenbank Student Village (University of Liverpool)
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The Waterways, Nottingham (Fresh)

Best Student Broadband

Southern Housing
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Student Castle Property Management Services Ltd
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Study Inn
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Unite Students
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University of Strathclyde

Best Booking Experience*

Edge Hill University
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Fresh
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Student Castle Property Management Services Ltd
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University of Derby
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Yugo

Best Moving In Experience*

Edge Hill University
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Derwent Students
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LIV Student
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Ulster University
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University of Derby

Best Student Community

LIV Student
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Queen Margaret University
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Ulster University
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Unilife
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University of Derby

Best Specialist Housing

Arber House, Colchester (University of Essex)
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Goodenough College, London
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Harbour Court, Bristol (Homes for Students)
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International Students House, London
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Okeford House, Bournemouth (Campus Living Villages)

Best Environmental Management

Nurtur Student Living
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Prime Student Living
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University of Derby
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University of East London
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University of Liverpool

Best Small Operator

Derwent Students
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LIV Student
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Nurtur Student Living
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Prime Student Living
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Unilife

Inclusivity Impact Award

Fresh
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Kaplan Living
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Lancaster University
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Queen Margaret University
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University of the West of England