Accommodation
Here's our guide to all things accommodation, from what’s on offer and how to apply, to what you need to know about after you've moved in.
Accommodation at UWE Bristol
Choosing where to live is as exciting as it is nerve-wracking – especially if it's your first time away from home. We'll help you put any nerves to rest. Finding the right accommodation will help you feel at home from the moment you arrive.
Starting your studies at UWE Bristol in 2024/25? Applications for University managed accommodation will open in June 2024 – check back for more information and updates coming soon.
Students applying for January 2024 intake
You can still apply for UWE Bristol managed accommodation by logging into your accommodation portal but do not rely on there being availability. We recommend that you start looking in the private sector immediately.
Our accommodation team can help you understand your options. Our Students’ Union Advice Centre is on hand to offer independent advice on private renting issues.
Living in private accommodation
Lots of our students choose to live in private rented accommodation with friends or alone, whether they are undergraduate, postgraduate students or students with families.
Private accommodation
Student Village
- Make a home for yourself in this Frenchay Campus accommodation option, the Student Village, and you’ll be joining a vibrant community of nearly 2,000 students.
- Price range (annual): £7,423.08 - £7,612.08 based on a contract length of 42 weeks.*
- All rooms are en-suite.
Wallscourt Park
- Located to the west of our Frenchay Campus, Wallscourt Park is an excellent choice if you want to be on site, within easy reach of everything the campus has to offer.
- Price range (annual): £6,499.08 - £9,187.08 based on a contract length of 42 weeks.*
- En-suite options available.
Glenside
- Live on site at Glenside in your own shared, self-catered flat; this is ideal for Health and Applied Science students.
- Price range (annual): £4,923.90 - £5,351.40 based on a contract length of 45 weeks.*
- Shared bathrooms and facilities. En-suite options not available.
The Hollies
- If having a more independent living space is important, The Hollies is ideal. Open to Glenside Campus students, it’s located opposite our Glenside Campus.
- Price range (annual): £5,823.90 - £8,681.40 based on a contract length of 45 weeks.*
- En-suite options available: limited (6 reserved for students with diagnosed medical conditions plus 2 studios).
Transom House
- Studying at Spike Island or the Arnolfini? If you want to live close by, Transom House on Victoria Street is a good choice.
- Price range (annual): £7,138.12 - £7,825.84 based on a contract length of 44 weeks.*
- Limited en-suite options available.
Blenheim Court
- Get the full city centre experience at Blenheim Court, in the middle of town, just opposite Bristol Coach Station.
- Price (annual): £6,725.88 - £7,711.20 based on a contract length of 42 weeks.*
- All rooms are en-suite.
Marketgate
- If you are after city centre living, Marketgate is a great place to live if you’d prefer to be in the centre of a buzzing city.
- Price range (annual): £8,182.44 - £9,253.44 based on a contract length of 42 weeks.*
- All rooms are en-suite.
Nelson and Drake House
- If you’re studying at our City, Frenchay, or Glenside campuses, Nelson and Drake House offers a top-quality accommodation option right in the centre of the city.
- Price range (annual): £6,468.84 - £13,066.20 based on a contract length of 42 weeks.*
- En-suite options available.
Phoenix Court
- Next door to our Marketgate accommodation you’ll find Phoenix Court – a brilliant option for students who prefer to live in the centre of the city.
- Price (annual): £8,053.92 - £8,268.12 based on a contract length of 42 weeks.*
- All rooms are en-suite.
Cherry Court
- Right in the heart of the city, Cherry Court has 176 bedrooms with private bathrooms arranged as flats.
- Price range (annual): £6,597.36 - £6,940.08 based on a contract length of 42 weeks.*
- All rooms are en-suite.
Tower
- Tower's spacious, high-spec student studios and shared flats come with a club lounge, private gym, on-site cinema, games room, residents' bar and concierge.
- Price range (annual): £9,831.78 - £12,692.88 based on a contract length of 51 weeks.*
- En-suite options available.
Shaftesbury Hall
- Part of Collegiate's 'UNIVERSITY CITY' accommodation collection, conveniently located near local shops and bars and Cheltenham Spa train station a 20 minute walk away.
- Price range (annual): £5,402.09 based on a contract length of 43 weeks.*
- All rooms are standard single en-suites.
Upper Quay House
- Part of Collegiate's 'UNIVERSITY CITY' accommodation collection, conveniently located at the heart of Gloucester, close to Kings Walk shopping centre and just 12 minute walks to Gloucester train and bus station.
- Price range (annual): £5,961.09 based on a contract length of 43 weeks.*
- All rooms are standard single en-suites.
* Prices displayed are 2023 entry price.
Accommodation Virtual Tour
You don’t need to visit us in person to get a feel for the different accommodation options available on campus. Take a Virtual Tour and discover it all for yourself from wherever you are.
Accommodation Virtual TourWhat's it like living in student halls?
Watch our playlist about finding the right UWE Bristol student accommodation for you.
About to move into your new home?
To help you prepare, we've put together lots of practical information about the things to bring, and what to do when you first get here.
Moving inResidents' guide
Essential and practical information about living in UWE Bristol accommodation, including inspections, fire drills and making a complaint
Read the guide
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