Accommodation Guide 2017
“If anybody is thinking of staying in University accommodation, go for it! “ Emma – First Year Student
Welcome Newcastle is a fabulous place to live and study and with one in six people in the city being students, you’ll feel right at home. At Northumbria University we offer a wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. We have everything from traditional University residences with shared facilities to en-suite rooms in shared flats and self-contained studios. All of our residences are located within walking distance of our City Campus and our Coach Lane Campus can be conveniently reached by local bus or Metro. Living in our residences is hassle-free as we include free 100MB Wi-Fi in all Northumbria managed residences, basic contents insurance and utilities as standard. Our superb facilities on campus are all easily accessible from
Everyone is welcome in our accommodation, from new and returning students, to undergraduates and postgraduates, both from the UK and around the world. Whether you’re looking to socialise and meet new friends or prefer a quieter environment- we have something to suit you. We offer accessible options for those that may require it, please visit northumbria.ac.uk/studentsupport for more information. If you would like further information on our accommodation please feel free to contact us or take a look at our videos and Halls profiles at northumbria.ac.uk/accommodation We look forward to welcoming you to Northumbria in the near future.
our residences and include Sport Central, Northumbria Students’ Union and the Library. Newcastle-Gateshead is internationally-renowned for its culture with Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Sage Gateshead and many other attractions within easy reach of our campus. The City Centre also offers excellent shopping, dining and nightlife options to cater for all tastes.
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Damon Kent Director of Campus Services
Trinity Square Self catering
Free 100MB Wi-Fi
All utility bills included
Address: 202 High Street, Gateshead, NE8 1AQ
En-Suite
20 mins walk from Average room the city campus size 13m2
24h security support
993 Bedrooms 933 standard bedrooms & 60 selfcontained studios. Average studio size 24m2 Flat sizes Self contained flats for groups of three to five people who share an open plan kitchen and living space What’s included in your bedroom Double bed, wardrobe, desk or work top, chair, drawers and bookcase Laundry facilities Communal laundry facilities
“Being in a bigger flat means that it’s really sociable. I always have someone to talk to “ Tyler – Second year Student
Parking Limited parking for students who require wheelchair access Accessible rooms Adapted accessible accommodation available Communal areas Multi use games area, fitness suite, outdoor running route and common room which includes pool table, table tennis and TV
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New Bridge Street Self catering
Free 100MB Wi-Fi
All utility bills included
En-Suite
Address: 97-113 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2SW
2 mins walk from the city campus
Average room size 14m2
24h security support
“I get from bed to University in five minutes. It’s brilliant.” Helen – First Year Student
417 Bedrooms Flat sizes Self contained flats of four to seven people who share an open plan kitchen and living space What’s included in your bedroom Double bed, wardrobe, chair, drawers and bookshelf Laundry facilities Communal laundry facilities
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Parking No onsite parking Accessible rooms Adapted accessible accommodation available Communal areas Common room with table tennis, pool table and TV
Winn Studios Self catering
Free 100MB Wi-Fi
All utility bills included
Address: 17 Stoddart Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AN
En-Suite
5 mins walk from Average room the city campus size 13m2
24h security support
396 Bedrooms 314 standard bedrooms, 38 large rooms, 24 premium rooms and 20 self contained studios. Average studio size 24m2 Flat sizes Self contained flats of four to ten people who share an open plan kitchen with communal living space What’s included in your bedroom Three quarter bed (double bed in studios and couple rooms), wardrobe, worktop, chair, drawers and bookcase Laundry facilities Communal laundry facilities Parking No parking, however limited parking available in Stephenson Building (opposite) at an additional cost Accessible rooms Adapted accessible accommodation available
“I love living here so much that I keep coming back!” Nadima – Third Year Student
Communal areas Common room with pool table and TV
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Camden Court Self catering
Free Wi-Fi
345 bedrooms 314 standard bedrooms & 31 self contained studios Flat sizes Self contained flats of four to six people who share an open plan kitchen with communal living space What’s included in your bedroom Single bed (double bed in studios), wardrobe, desk, chair, drawers and bookcase
All utility bills included
Address: Camden Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1XE
En-Suite
2 mins walk from Average room the city campus size 13m2
24h security support
Laundry facilities Communal laundry facilities Parking Limited parking available at an additional cost Accessible rooms Adapted accessible accommodation available
“You bump into people in the corridors and make friends really quickly” David – First Year Student
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Glenamara House Self catering
Free 100MB Wi-Fi
“It’s a fantastic experience, I don’t want to leave” Kim – Third Year
All utility bills included
Address: Camden Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1XE
Shared facilities
2 mins walk from Average room the city campus size 10.7m2
24h security support
312 Bedrooms 310 standard & refurbished bedrooms & two self contained flats for single or couple occupancy Shared facilities Each flat shares two toilets, two washbasins, one bath and one shower Flat sizes Self contained flats of six to eight people who share an open plan kitchen with communal living space What’s included in your bedroom Mix of single and three quarter beds, wardrobe, desk or worktop, chair, drawers, bookcase and washbasin Laundry facilities Communal laundry facilities Parking Limited parking available at an additional cost Accessible rooms Adapted accessible accommodation available
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Stephenson Building Self catering
Free 100MB Wi-Fi
All utility bills included
Shared facilities
Address: Stoddart Street, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AE
5 mins walk from the city campus
330 bedrooms 329 standard bedrooms & one self contained flat for single or double occupancy Flat sizes Self contained flats of four to eight people who share an open plan kitchen with communal living space What’s included in your bedroom Single bed, wardrobe, desk or work top, chair, drawers and bookcase
“I think the best thing about living in halls, well rather Stephenson, are the staff! They are just fab!” Josh – Second Year Student
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Average room size 11.52m2
24h security support
Laundry facilities Communal laundry facilities Parking Limited parking available at an additional cost Accessible rooms Adapted accessible accommodation available Communal areas Common room with pool table
Lovaine Flats Self catering
Free 100MB Wi-Fi
All utility bills included
Address: Northumbria University, City Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8SU
Shared facilities
On campus
Average room size 7.5m2
24h security support
255 Bedrooms 254 standard bedrooms & one self contained flat for single or couple occupancy Shared facilities Each flat shares one toilet, one shower and one washbasin Flat sizes Self contained flats of five or seven people who share an open plan kitchen with communal living space and bathroom facilities What’s included in your bedroom Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, drawers and bookshelf
“Being so close to the University is fantastic” George – Third Year Student
Laundry facilities Communal laundry facilities Parking No onsite parking
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Lovaine Hall Self catering
Free 100MB Wi-Fi
156 Bedrooms 156 standard bedrooms Shared facilities Three toilets, three washbasins and minimum of two showers or baths per thirteen rooms Flat sizes Groups of students along shared corridors share an open plan kitchen with communal living space and bathroom facilities
Address: Northumbria University, City Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8SU
All utility bills included
Shared facilities
On campus
Average room size 8m2
24h security support
What’s included in your bedroom Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, drawers, bookshelf and washbasin Laundry facilities Communal laundry facilities Parking No onsite parking
“It’s right on campus and Sport Central is on my doorstep” Jessie – Second Year student
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Claude Gibb Catered
Free 100MB Wi-Fi
Address: Northumbria University, City Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8SU
All utility bills included
Shared facilities
On campus
261 Bedrooms 259 standard bedrooms and two self-contained flats for double or single occupancy
What’s included in your bedroom Single bed, wardrobe, bedside cabinet, desk, desk chair, drawers, easy chair, bookcase and washbasin
Catered Two meals per day over 33 weeks of the contract
Laundry facilities Communal laundry facilities
Shared facilities Three bathrooms for every twelve rooms consisting of one toilet, shower and wash basin Flat sizes Groups of students along shared corridors of 12 rooms who share a kitchenette suitable for preparation of snacks
Average room size 12m2
24h security support
Parking No onsite parking Accessible rooms Adapted accessible accommodation available Communal areas Common Room with pool table and TV
“I don’t have to worry about cooking.” Phillip – First Year Student
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Applying for 2017/18 Accommodation At Northumbria University we want to make sure that YOU shape your student experience from start to finish. That’s why our accommodation application system allows you to choose exactly where you would like to live, from the building and flat down to the exact room. Applicants can also view the flat’s occupancy to get a better idea about their future flatmates, finding out whether they are male or female, postgraduate or undergraduate and if they are UK or overseas students.
Choose Your Building, Choose Your Room, Choose Your Experience Applications can be made online at northumbria.ac.uk/accapp once you have accepted a Firm place from Northumbria and received your MyNorthumbria username and password.
Applying for accommodation in 5 easy steps: 1. Make Northumbria University your FIRM choice 2. Login to MyNorthumbria (using the username and password which will be sent via email) and select the MyAccommodation tab 3. Browse the available rooms and find the perfect one for you 4. Select your room, pay your deposit and sign the contract 5. Sit back, relax and get ready to move into your Home from Home
We look forward to welcoming you in our residences!
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Price Guide Residence
2016/17 prices per week
Tenancy Length
Standard Room £124.25 Trinity Square
Tower/Couple Room £140.00
43 weeks
Studio £164.50 New Bridge Street
Standard Room £126.00 Standard Room £124.25 Large Room £126.00 Premium Room £133.00
Winn Studios
Couple Room £145.95
43 weeks
Standard Studio £147.00 Premium Studio £150.50 Double Studio £164.50 Camden Court Glenamara House
Standard Room £118.00 Studio £158.00 Standard Room £98.00 Refurbished Room £103.25
43 weeks 43 weeks
Stephenson Building
Standard Room £98.00
43 weeks
Lovaine Flats
Standard Room £73.50
43 weeks
Lovaine Hall
Standard Room £73.50
43 weeks
Claude Gibb
Standard Room £110.25* Room Only £69.30
39 weeks
* The contract is offered on a 39 week basis with meals provided for 33 weeks. 14 meals per week are provided in catered weeks. Please note: Prices shown are for 2016/2017. Prices for 2017/2018 will be released in January 2017, please check the website for more details.
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