Accommodation that suits you

Halls-style living

It's mainly a mix of male and female students (although single-sex accommodation is available on request), usually of various nationalities, living in shared flats within traditional Halls of Residence. There are usually four to six students per flat, each with their own en-suite room. There are studio apartments in some halls, and all rooms have internet access. Some accommodation is owned and managed by us, and some is owned and managed by carefully selected partners. We also have the Student Village on our Talbot Campus. For more information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation

Is it guaranteed?

We are hoping to be able to guarantee a place in BU student accommodation for all students starting in September, as long as you apply by the relevant deadlines. For more details please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ accommodation-guarantee

Will I have far to travel?

Lots of our accommodation is within walking distance of our campuses, but there are good bus links to BU from most of Bournemouth and Poole. A bus pass for the UNIBUS is included in your accommodation cost (you can opt out of this if you want). Your offer letter will tell you where your studies will be based so you can select accommodation nearby, if that’s what you want.

What about my work placement?

Many of our courses offer the opportunity to take a work placement. If you are on a work placement, it will make sense to live in private accommodation near to where you will be based – the Residential Services Team can give you further information.

Community spirit

All BU accommodation is supported by our ResLifeBU programme. Our ResLifeBU team is there to help you settle in and make new friends through a calendar of social events, as well as to provide wellbeing support if you need it.

We take your safety and security seriously, so all of our Halls of Residence and Student Village have CCTV and key access for secure entry. All sites have access 24/7 to a member of staff if you need any assistance.

When can I choose my room?

Once you’ve accepted your offer to study at BU and chosen us as your firm choice, you’ll receive an email inviting you to register for BU accommodation.

Private letting

BU has its own student lettings service, LettingsBU, who advertise a variety of student houses and flats. For more details please visit www.lettingsbu.com. Alternatively, if you are considering letting a property from a private landlord, you can find some advice at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/private-lets

Is student parking available?

If you choose to live at home or more than ten miles from the university campus, you may be eligible for a chargeable student parking permit. See www.bournemouth.ac.uk/parking

Find out more!

To see videos of our accommodation, and to learn more about prices and payments, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation

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For more information please visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation