While the traditional view of student housing is a scene of squalor , these luxury new apartments are set to take the cost of a degree to £100,000 . Those soon to start studying at Exeter University who want to live in one of these properties will be looking at a rental price of £1,000 a month . The development of the city ’ s old library and records office into 44 luxury flats for undergraduates will be ready in time for the next intake of students . Scroll down for video . New halls : The development of Exeter 's old library and records office into 44 luxury flats will be ready in time for the next intake of students . Interior : Those soon to start studying at Exeter University who want to live in one of these properties will be looking at a rent of £1,000 a month . The flats come equipped with modern appliances including 100MB broadband , 24-hour helpdesk services , Wi-Fi and flat-screen smart TV . The development features one and two-bedroom apartments – with most offering tall , light-filled living spaces overlooked by mezzanine bedrooms . And the top floor has student lofts which will reportedly benefit from far-reaching views over the city - and even the Devon countryside . Rents range from £150 to £220 per person per week , with all bills and contents insurance covered within this price . Luxury : The flats come with modern appliances including 100MB broadband , 24-hour helpdesk services , Wi-Fi and flat-screen smart TV . New development : The top floor has student lofts which will reportedly benefit from far-reaching views over the city - and even the countryside . UK students would therefore be paying up to £11,220 a year , on top of the £9,000-a-year course fees , totally almost £61,000 over three years . For international students , thanks to their fees of up to £17,500-a-year , the total figure could be more than £85,000 - before living costs are factored in . The university website says term-time living costs - excluding accommodation - are £3,740 a year , making the total cost of a degree near £100,000 . The building is being renovated by developer Burrington Estates , which has already converted another site in the city into luxury student apartments . Taking a look : Rents for the apartments range from £150 to £220 per person per week , with all bills and contents insurance covered within this . Upper and lower : The development features 34 flats - with most offering tall , light-filled living spaces overlooked by mezzanine bedrooms . Floor plan : The building is being renovated by Burrington Estates , which has already converted another city building into luxury student flats . Co-founder Mark Edworthy said : ‘ Following the huge popularity of Dean Clarke Lofts , we expect a high level of interest in these unique apartments . ' He added : ‘ We are excited to be bringing a fresh new vibe to this historic building. ’ A survey last month found students in Loughborough are spending a third more for their home than non-students living in similar housing in the town . But Reading was the cheapest city with students paying an average of £80.78 per person per week in areas with an overall average price of £132.75 . Students now pay £202.40 on average in London , but this is much better than non-students who have to spend £299.40 to live in the same areas .
Exeter University students will be able to stay in city ’ s old library and records office from this September . 44 luxury flats for undergraduates equipped with modern appliances including 24-hour helpdesk services . One and two-bedroom apartments to offer tall , light-filled living spaces overlooked by mezzanine bedrooms . The new building is expected to open next year at the end of September.