Accommodation
“Where will I live?” is for most students an important factor in choosing where to study, and rightly so because it can make a big difference to your study abroad experience.
Most Study Abroad students choose to live in the University’s purpose-built self-catering flats (apartments). We are also able to provide a list of privately-owned flats and houses for rent.
Accommodation in Exeter
We have nearly 2,000 places in purpose-built flats and houses. All rooms are single occupancy and we offer a choice of standard rooms, most of which have a washbasin in the room; enhanced rooms, which have newer fixtures and fittings; and en-suite rooms which have a private shower, washbasin and toilet. All study bedrooms are furnished with beds, wardrobes and desks and have a phone and broadband connection. The kitchens are modern and well-equipped and have dining areas. Some accommodation has communal lounges and laundry facilities.
We have a number of en-suite rooms which are suitable for students with a range of disabilities. Please discuss your personal needs with the Accommodation Office who will be happy to make the necessary arrangements.
Typical costs
In 2009/10 the cost of self-catering accommodation in Exeter was between £69.86 and £106.05 per week depending on the type of room. Our contracts are normally for 40 weeks, and cover Welcome Week and the Christmas and Easter vacations. Rents and letting periods are reviewed annually and details are available on our website.
Private sector accommodation
The Accommodation Office maintains a database of rooms available in the private sector. Most of the properties are houses with four to six bedrooms, situated in the city, normally within walking distance or just a short bus ride from the campuses. Each resident will normally have their own bedroom and share a kitchen and bathroom with their housemates. Rents are typically £70 to £90 per week plus utility bills, and you should expect to have a contract for 42-44 weeks and to pay a deposit of £150 to £250 per resident.
Accommodation in Cornwall
At our Cornwall Campus, we offer exceptional accommodation, just a couple of minutes’ walk from all the academic and social facilities. Glasney Parc is a purpose-built student village offering high quality, en-suite accommodation on campus. The buildings are divided into self-catered flats shared with six other students. The rooms are furnished to a high standard with double bed, wardrobe, desk, telephone and internet points. A number of rooms have been modified for students with a range of disabilities.
Typical costs
In 2009/10, the rent was £105.42 per week. This includes all utility bills and contents insurance cover for the room. Currently all our contracts cover both the Christmas and Easter breaks. Rents are reviewed annually and details are available on our website.
Private sector accommodation
There is a good range of private housing available for rent in and around Falmouth and Penryn, with rents typically in the region of £65-£80 per week. The Cornwall Campus Accommodation Office offers a range of services to help students find private sector accommodation. These include an online list of private sector accommodation, house hunting sessions and accommodation fairs.
More information
Further information is available from the Accommodation Offices in both Exeter and Cornwall. The staff are always happy to help with any queries or problems relating to accommodation. They can be contacted as follows:
Exeter
Telephone +44 (0) 1392 262524
Email accommodation@exeter.ac.uk
Accommodation website
Cornwall
Tel +44 (0)1326 370436
Email accommodation@tremoughservices.com
Accommodation website
