Types of rooms

The rooms in University accommodation vary to suit different budgets and preferences.

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Bedrooms and bathrooms

You can tell us your preferred type of room when you apply for University accommodation.

You can also give your preference for a shared bathroom that is gender-neutral or same-sex.

We have some adapted and accessible rooms for students with accommodation needs.

Single rooms

A bedroom in a shared student flat.

You share a bathroom with your flatmates. We clean shared bathrooms.

Some single rooms have a sink. You are responsible for cleaning it.

Bed sizes are single or small double.

A room with single bed and a desk against one wall, and armchair and a wardrobe at the opposite wall. The desk as an office chair next to it and a set of shelves on the wall above it.
A single room in Clifton Hill House.
Floor plan of a room with a door in one corner, a desk and chair in the corner directly ahead of the door, a wardrobe in the opposite corner to the door, and a single bed in the corner nearest the door.
Floor plan of a standard single room.

En suite rooms

A bedroom in a shared student flat. These rooms have a private bathroom with a toilet, shower and sink. You are responsible for cleaning it. 

En suites usually cost more than single rooms. 

Bed sizes are single or small double.

A room with a door leading into an en suite bathroom with a basin, mirror and shower cubicle. There is a mirror in the main room next to the bathroom door and a bed beyond that.
Image of an en suite room in New Bridewell.
Floor plan of a room with a door in one corner, a desk and chair in the corner directly ahead of the door, a wardrobe in the corner opposite the door, an en suite bathroom in the corner nearest the door, and a bed against the wall between the wardrobe and the bathroom.
Floor plan of en suite room.

Twin rooms (shared)

Twin rooms are prioritised for students with lower budgets. Prices are per person.  

They are shared between two students of the same gender.  

Each student gets a single bed, desk and cupboard space. 

Most twin rooms share a bathroom with flatmates.

Twin room in the Holmes, one bed in the left of the picture, desk to the right and second bed in the background of the photo.
Image of a twin room in Churchill (The Holmes).
Floor plan of a room with a bed in a corner to the left of the door into the room and a desk and chair in the corner to the right. Another bed and another chair are in the far end of the room from the door, in opposite corners to the others.
Floor plan of twin room.

Studio rooms

Studios are prioritised for postgraduate students who have a higher budget, or students with accommodation needs.  

A larger private room including a bed, cooking facilities and ensuite bathroom.  

You are responsible for cleaning the bathroom. 

Bed sizes are small double or double.

A room with a kitchenette against one wall, with a small fridge freezer, an over, a dining table and two chairs. There is a small dividing wall in the middle of the room, with a double bed on the other side.
Studio room in Print Hall.
Floor plan of a room with an en suite bathroom in the corner to the right of the door into the room, and a table and chair in the left corner. There is a wardrobe in the far right corner from the door, and a kitchenette with a hob and sink in the far left corner. There is a double bed against the wall between the wardrobe and the bathroom.
Floor plan of studio room.

Grades of room

Every room has a grade, which reflects its overall condition, size and age. All our residences are different ages and layouts, so there is variation within each grade. 

You do not give a room grade preference when you apply for accommodation. It is chosen for you based on room availability and your maximum accommodation cost.

Basic

Smaller, older rooms that are not recently refurbished. Some have an unusual layout.

Standard or classic

Medium size, with a normal layout. 

Standard Plus, Premium, Premium Plus or Delux

Larger or recently refurbished rooms. They may be in a residence with better facilities. 

Serviced

We provide bedding and towels for these rooms.

We wash your bedding every two weeks. You get fresh towels every week.

Twodio

Two bedrooms that share one en suite bathroom.