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
Need a place to stay over the summer? Our accommodation team may be able to help.
- We have a small number of rooms available over the summer on our Frenchay Campus for you to request to live in during July and early August.
- Summer accommodation is reserved in our new Purdown View accommodation.
- Rooms will be charged between £150 and £179 per week.
Priority is given to students who don't have a non-term-time address.
Booking your summer stay
Book your room by Tuesday 30 April using this Online Booking Form – but be sure to contact us early, as room spaces fill up fast.
Got questions? Please contact the accommodation team.
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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