Accommodation

Accommodation in Cornwall

University accommodation in Cornwall

Glasney Student Village offers high quality, en-suite accommodation on campus. The residences are divided into self-catered flats each with seven study-bedrooms. The rooms are furnished to a high standard with double bed, wardrobe, desk, telephone and internet points.

The communal kitchen/dining areas are furnished with fully fitted kitchen, tables and chairs. Additional facilities at Glasney Student Village include coin-operated launderettes, several bicycle stores and surfboard stores as well as the recently opened on-campus café.

Accommodation for disabled students

A number of en-suite rooms have been modified for students with a range of disabilities. Please discuss your individual needs with the Accommodation Office or your Accessibility Adviser.

Cost

The rent for the 2011/12 academic year was £120.75 per week and included all utility bills and contents insurance cover for the room.

Private sector accommodation

There is a variety of high standard private housing available for rent in Penryn and Falmouth, with rents typically in the region of £65-£85 per week. The Accommodation Office's Private Sector Liaison Officer provides support and advice on house-hunting in the private sector including an online list. Please contact the office or see our website for more information.

FXU, the Students’ Union in Cornwall, provides further advice on private accommodation matters.