Here you can find our student accommodation fees for the 2026-27 academic year. For previous year's fees, visit the .
Contracts
You’ll sign a contract with us when you accept a room in our halls of residence.
We offer three different contract lengths: 38 week, 41 week or 51 weeks. Some contract lengths are only available for certain rooms or halls. Your contract options will be shown to you when you apply for accommodation.
Our contract dates for 2026-27 are:
38 week - 12 September 2026 to 5 June 2027 (266 days in total)
41 week - Glen Eyre - 10 September 2026 to 24 June 2027 (287 days in total)
41 week - City Gateway and Wessex Lane - 11 September 2026 to 25 June 2027 (287 days in total)
41 week - All other halls - 12 September 2026 to 26 June 2027 (287 days in total)
51 week – 10 September 2026 to 2 September 2027 (357 days in total)
51 week - Orion Point - 12 September 2026 to 4 September 2027 (357 days in total)
Most undergraduates need a 38 or 41 week contract, and most postgraduates need a 51 week contract. You cannot change to a shorter contract after you accept your accommodation offer. You can book summer accommodation with us if you need to stay longer.
Fees
Self-catered rooms
If you live in a self-catered room, you'll be responsible for preparing all your own meals.
Archers Road
Room type
Weekly cost
Available contracts
Standard en suite
£180.53
38 weeks, 41 weeks
City Gateway
Room type
Weekly cost
Available contracts
Enhanced plus shared apartment
£185.92
51 weeks
Standard en suite
£194.67
41 weeks, 51 weeks
Enhanced studio flat
£267.75
51 weeks
1 bed flat for couples
£284.48
51 weeks
Glen Eyre
Room type
Weekly cost
Available contracts
Basic shared bathroom
£157.64
41 weeks
Standard shared bathroom
£164.85
41 weeks, 51 weeks
Enhanced shared bathroom
£169.96
41 weeks
Enhanced plus shared bathroom
£185.92
41 weeks, 51 weeks
Standard en suite
£214.20
41 weeks, 51 weeks
Enhanced en suite
£223.51
41 weeks
Enhanced plus en suite
£234.85
41 weeks
Standard studio flat
£262.64
51 weeks
Enhanced studio flat
£267.75
51 weeks
Enhanced studio (larger)
£281.12
51 weeks
1 bed flat for couples
£284.48
51 weeks
Highfield Hall
Room type
Weekly cost
Available contracts
Standard studio flat
£262.64
41 weeks
Wessex Lane
Room type
Weekly cost
Available contracts
Standard shared bathroom
£139.09
41 weeks, 51 weeks
Standard shared bathroom (larger)
£144.20
41 weeks
Enhanced shared bathroom
£157.64
41 weeks
Enhanced shared bathroom (larger)
£164.85
41 weeks
Enhanced plus shared bathroom
£185.92
41 weeks
Standard en suite
£194.67
41 weeks
Enhanced en suite
£200.83
41 weeks
Enhanced plus en suite
£205.17
38 weeks
Standard studio flat
£252.56
41 weeks
Erasmus Park
Room type
Weekly cost
Available contracts
Standard en suite
£177.45
41 weeks, 51 weeks
Part-catered rooms
If you live in a part-catered room, breakfast and a main meal will be provided on weekdays during term time. Brunch is also provided on Saturdays, and lunch is provided on Sundays.
Part-catering can cater for specific dietary preferences and daily provide a range of .
Highfield Hall
Room type
Weekly cost
Available contracts
Standard shared bathroom with washbasin
£241.71
41 weeks
Standard en suite room
£270.06
41 weeks
Studybed shared bathroom
£223.30
41 weeks
Private partner halls
Capital House
Accommodation contracts for Capital House are with Canvas.
Room type
Weekly cost
Available contracts
Standard en-suite room
£175.93
41 week contract
Lucia Foster Welch
Accommodation contracts for Lucia Foster Welch are with Every Student.
Room type
Weekly cost
Available contracts
Basic shared bathroom
£118.5
41 week contract
Orion Point
Accommodation contracts for Orion Point are with Unite Students.
You will need to pay £350 as an advanced rent for Unite rooms.
Room type
Weekly cost
Available contracts
Standard (Medium standard) en-suite room
£179.43
51 weeks
Enhanced (Medium High/Highest) en-suite room
£190.46
51 weeks
51 week Orion Point contract from 12 September 2026 to 4 September 2027.
¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Crossings
Accommodation contracts for ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Crossings are with Host.
Room type
Weekly cost
Available contracts
Enhanced plus en-suite room
£236.25
41 week contract
Paying your fees
You’ll pay for your accommodation in instalments. These are charged at the start of each term.
2025-26 payment dates will be:
6 October 2025
7 January 2026
20 April 2026
1 July 2026*
*51 week contracts only
If you received an accepted offer of accommodation before 22 August, you will see the original 10 April 2026 payment date on your PDF document within your portal.
2026-27 payment dates will be:
21 September 2026
18 January 2027
12 April 2027
1 July 2027
Students on Semester 2 contracts will receive their payment dates when they accept their offer.
Included in your fees
Your accommodation fees include:
all your utility bills (gas, electricity, water)
wi-fi and high-speed internet connection
for University-owned halls in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ
use of laundry (laundry may not be included in some private halls, so please check the appropriate halls page to confirm)
24-hour support and services
24-hour security
on-site facilities, including common rooms and communal computers
contents insurance (this is unavailable for Capital House)
Insurance for your belongings
Your accommodation fees include contents insurance. You can on our insurance provider’s website.
You’ll need to arrange your own insurance for any items not covered by this comprehensive policy.
Please be aware that Orion Point, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Crossings and Lucia Foster Welch may use a different insurance provider than the University.
Things to bring with you
You can find out what furniture your room will have, and what kitchen or kitchenette facilities you’ll share on your hall page. We also have an information page about what items to bring to University.
Help paying for accommodation
Student loans can include a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan to help you pay for university accommodation and your living costs.
