No tuition fees for students domiciled in Scotland or other EU countries outside the UK
Fees of not more than £1,820 per year (£2,895 for Medicine) for students from the rest of the UK commencing in 2009 (compared over £3,000 p.a. at universities in England)
An agreed formula for limiting increases in student accommodation costs year on year
A plentiful supply of good quality and reasonably-priced rented accommodation in the private sector which many students prefer after first year ie a group of friends sharing a flat
Cost of living estimated to be 14% less than UK average
No transport costs getting from student residences to classes