Applying for accommodation as a postgraduate student
As a postgraduate student at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, you can book accommodation in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ approved housing and student halls in town. The Student Accommodation Centre are here to support you every step of the way.
Student accommodation that supports your professional development
At º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, we're passionate about supporting the academic and professional development of our students. Our accommodation in town helps students to gain more independence and offers a supportive environment to study and relax away from the busy university atmosphere on campus.
Living in town, you will be at the centre of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ with easy access to groceries, shops, cafes, restaurants and entertainment like cinemas and art galleries. It also means you will be living closer to your potential future employees and is a very convenient location for students planning to work a part time job during their studies.
The university's brand new Careers and Employability Hub is just minutes away from your accommodation options in town, giving you plenty of exciting opportunities to network and develop your skillset to boost your employability after graduation.
Safe and university approved accommodation
You can find safe, convenient and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ approved accommodation in town.
Our trusted providers are on Studentpad.
All properties advertised on Studentpad have been inspected by the Student Accommodation Centre, making it the only website to find º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ approved private housing and private student halls in town.
Landlords advertising properties on Studentpad have been accredited by a trusted external landlord qualification. This means that all properties available to rent on Studentpad are good and safe homes that comply with the latest property regulations.
On Studentpad, you will find a range of self-catered accommodation options to suit your individual needs and preferences. There are a range of room types to choose from, ranging from houses shared with a few other students, en-suite bedrooms with private bathrooms, couples' rooms and studio apartments.
If you choose to rent a property from Studentpad, the Student Accommodation Centre can offer support and advice during your tenancy.
Quick and easy commute to campus
Commuting to campus from your accommodation in town is quick and easy. Depending on the accommodation you choose, you will take a short 15 to 30 minute walk to campus. Hundreds of our students will be taking this same safe walking route to campus every day.
You can also commute to campus using the Kinchbus Sprint bus service. This runs every ten minutes during term time, and every 15 minutes outside of university term time. There are a number of conveniently located bus stops throughout º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ town, so whichever accommodation you choose, you will be near a Sprint bus stop! Once you're on the bus, it's only 10 minutes or less onto º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ campus.
Commuting to other areas of the UK
Living in town, you will be very close to the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ train station. This makes moving in easy, and is a great way to explore other areas of the UK during your studies.
Your student life in town
Hear from our students
Tandrima's testimonial
Choosing to live off-campus was one of the best decisions I made while planning for my Master's Degree. It gave me the freedom to shape my experience on my own terms, without the pressures that can come with on-campus living. This choice made me more independent and better prepared me for life after graduation.
As a postgraduate student with a less demanding class schedule, living in town was ideal. My accommodation was just a 22-minute walk from campus, with the option to take a bus if needed. This distance allowed me to balance my studies with personal time, which I often spent exploring different parts of town and connecting with local vendors—some of whom became friends.
One of the things I loved the most was being able to pop over to Tesco at 10:30 pm if I needed something, rather than having to plan ahead for everything. Living in town gave me the best of both worlds: proximity to campus and the vibrant life of the town.
Srikanth's testimonial
I made a conscious decision to live off campus, and it turned out to be a great choice. When I came to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ for my master’s degree, I chose to book accommodation in town, and I’ve found it to be incredibly beneficial for several reasons.
First, living in town offers easy access to a variety of restaurants and supermarkets, which are somewhat distant from the university. Additionally, being in town has made it more convenient to find part-time work, given the abundance of shops and businesses nearby, and it allows me to get home quickly after work. Lastly, living in town provides more freedom for going out late at night, as most of the social and recreational activities are centred in the town rather than on campus.
Family flats and houses
We offer double occupancy flats and self-contained houses suitable for postgraduate students or doctoral researchers with families.