Information for current students
Accommodation advice for current students.
Current students
If you're a first year student in one of our properties, our residents' guide section is packed with useful such as how to request repairs, collecting post, transferring or leaving your accommodation, contracts and cleaning.
If you're going into your second year, you'll need to explore private accommodation options.
Residents' guide
All about living in UWE Bristol accommodation, including inspections, fire drills and making a complaint.
Residents' guide
Private accommodation options
Going in to your second year? It's time to explore private accommodation options.
Find out more
Placement accommodation for healthcare students
Are you studying a healthcare course that requires a placement? Find out about temporary accommodation options for the duration of your placement.
Explore temporary accommodation
Useful resources for house sharing
- Accommodating each other (PDF) - being a good housemate, plus help with dealing with noise, anti-social behaviour and dividing chores.
- Keeping the peace (PDF) - tips for living in the community, being a good neighbour, and useful contacts.
- Cleaning rota poster (PDF)
Summer accommodation
If you are a UWE Bristol student and want to stay in our accommodation over the summer, you can apply now. You'll either live in Purdown View or in our new accommodation, Kingfisher Court.
Apply by Monday 6 April 2026.
The charge for summer accommodation will be between £195.43 and £285.79 per week. Contracts end by Tuesday 1 September 2026 and you'll need to find private accommodation for your next academic year (unless previously organised with Accommodation Services).
Terms and Conditions apply. Contact Accommodation Services at accommodation@uwe.ac.uk for more details.
Overseas accommodation
If you are a student who is heading overseas for work or on an exchange, HousingAnywhere.com can help you look for accommodation.
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