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STUDENTS packed out bars and clubs across the country last night as thousands celebrated the start of university.

Hordes of boozed-up revellers partied though the early hours in Birmingham, Leeds and Portsmouth as Freshers' Week continued.

A pack of cheestrings was seen having a laugh in Birmingham's Broad Street
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A pack of cheestrings was seen having a laugh in Birmingham's Broad StreetCredit: Splash
Students were all smiles in Birmingham as the fun kicked off
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Students were all smiles in Birmingham as the fun kicked offCredit: Splash
Beans and traffic cones also roamed the city for the fun night out
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Beans and traffic cones also roamed the city for the fun night outCredit: Splash
Glam party-goers wore matching T-shirts in Leeds as friends marked the start of term together
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Glam party-goers wore matching T-shirts in Leeds as friends marked the start of term togetherCredit: NB PRESS LTD

Dozens of excited youngsters grinned with their new pals as they strutted into pubs and clubs.

And with lectures set to begin in the coming days, first years put on their glad rags for the night of fun.

While some happy pals donned bright-coloured crops, others dressed as superheroes, Shreks and even cans of beans.

In Birmingham, huge queues formed outside venues as eager teens waited to get in.

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A pack of cheestrings was also seen roaming the streets as creative youngsters teamed up for a night on the town.

It comes as thousands of students across the country return to universities after a long, hot summer.

Lectures are due to begin in the coming weeks, with plenty of parties in the pipeline.

Freshers' Week typically marks the start of the year, celebrating newbies and welcoming their new-found freedom.

Two pals embrace over a pint
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Two pals embrace over a pintCredit: Splash
Scores of youngsters hit the town in Leeds as they saw in the new year
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Scores of youngsters hit the town in Leeds as they saw in the new yearCredit: NB PRESS LTD
New pals celebrated the year ahead in Leeds
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New pals celebrated the year ahead in LeedsCredit: NB PRESS LTD
These happy pals donned bright coloured crops as they enjoyed the night
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These happy pals donned bright coloured crops as they enjoyed the nightCredit: Splash
Huge queues formed outside Pryzm in Birmingham
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Huge queues formed outside Pryzm in BirminghamCredit: Splash
Thousands of students were seen returning to Glasgow University this week
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Thousands of students were seen returning to Glasgow University this weekCredit: Tom Farmer
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