Student Village
Frenchay Campus accommodation.
Student Village
Make a home for yourself on Frenchay Campus in our friendly, welcoming Student Village. You'll join a vibrant community of nearly 2,000 students.
You’ll be in walking distance from lectures, the library, Students’ Union and all the other campus facilities. Bristol city centre is also a short bus ride away.
The Village is made up of four courtyards – Brecon, Cotswold, Mendip and Quantock. Within each are flats for six students to share.
All single rooms are en-suite, though there are also some five bedroom flats with larger 'superior en-suite' rooms.
Student Village room tour
Meet Dan, and take a tour of his UWE Bristol accommodation – Quantock Court in the Student Village.
What's included
In your room
- Standard en-suite – single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelves, bedside cabinet, mirror, en-suite wet room
- Superior en-suite – all the above, plus a larger desk space and bigger en-suite
In the communal areas
- Well-equipped kitchen - with two cookers, microwave, kettle, two fridge/freezers, bins, storage cupboards and an ironing board
- Living area with breakfast bar, stools, sofa and easy chairs
Facilities
- Internet access – ASK4
- TV point in your room and lounge – but don't forget your TV Licence
- Laundry
- Bike storage
- Student Life Team
- Lift
- Gym membership – optional, see Centre for Sport
- Accommodation Customer Services are open every day from 08:00 to 19:00 are happy to help with any enquires.
Good to know: parking is not available at the Student Village.
Student Village accommodation
Take a virtual tour of the Student Village in the heart of Frenchay Campus.
Location
Student Village, UWE Bristol, Coldharbour Lane, Frenchay, Bristol. Your postcode differs depending on which court you’re in (see the Student Village guide).
1. Transport links
Bristol Parkway train station connects UK-wide, while the handy Filton Abbey Wood gets you to destinations across the city and beyond. There are bus stops on campus to hop on the speedy Metrobus into town – and even a dedicated Megabus and National Express coach stop for longer journeys. Get directions
2. Outdoor space
Now breathe. There’s plenty of open space on campus: trails where bees thrive, community gardens, even spots to pick some fresh herbs to throw in your pasta. Just a short walk from campus is Stoke Park Estate, a sprawling historic park that is popular and free to access. Get directions
3. Supermarkets, cafes and restaurants
Abbeywood Retail Park is a five minute walk away – find shops, cafes and restaurants. A large Sainsbury’s store and Lidl is also a short walk away. Get directions
4. Campus community
There’s plenty right on the doorstep on Frenchay Campus: The Students' Union at UWE, 24/7 Library, Centre for Music, sports facilities, shops and numerous cafes, bars and restaurants. Get directions
Cost
Accommodation costs are for 42 weeks.
| Room type | Number of rooms | Annual rent | Cost per week |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Standard en-suite |
1,697 |
£8,488.20 |
£202.10 |
|
Superior en-suite |
67 |
£8,710.28 |
£207.39 |
You can add an annual gym membership for the Centre of Sport to your rent. The £199 membership fee will be split equally between your instalments.
The Student Accommodation Code
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How to apply for accommodation
When and how to apply for our UWE Bristol accommodation including information about our accommodation guarantee, how to pay, contract information and what happens after you apply.
Accommodation guarantee
We offer guaranteed accommodation if you are a full time, foundation or first year student applying for accommodation for the first time and you submit your application by the deadline.
Paying for accommodation
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Moving in
To help you get ready and settle into your accommodation, we’ve put together some practical information about things to bring, and what to do when you first get here.