Accommodation
We offer a choice of accommodation, both on and off campus, to fit your lifestyle and needs.
Accommodation guarantee
We guarantee accommodation for first year undergraduate and postgraduate students joining us in September 2025.
Read more about our accommodation guaranteeFind your new home
We want you to feel at home from the moment you arrive. That’s why we offer a choice of accommodation, both on and off campus, to fit your lifestyle and needs. You can live on our Frenchay Campus, Glenside Campus or in Bristol city centre.
Explore your accommodation options and filter by location, amenities, cost and provider.
View our accommodation guide
Download your copy of the 2025-26 guide to accommodation at UWE Bristol.
Accommodation guide 2025-26 (PDF)Frenchay Campus accommodation
Find out about life on Frenchay Campus and the accommodation available, including our brand new, sustainable Purdown View flats.
Glenside Campus accommodation
Live and study on campus as an allied health, nursing or midwifery student. Find out more about accommodation at Glenside Campus.
City accommodation
Get a feel for city living and explore our accommodation options off campus, with easy access to Bristol city centre and our City Campus sites.
Accommodation application timeline
Find out what you need to do when to secure your accommodation with our application timeline.
Personalised virtual tour
You don’t need to visit us in person to explore our different accommodation options. Take a personalised virtual tour and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.
Watch a student room tour
Get a tour from student Hannah, as they show you around their accommodation on Frenchay Campus.
Applying and paying for accommodation
How to apply for accommodation
Find out how to set up your account in the accommodation portal, submit your preferences and accept your offer.
Paying for your accommodation
Find out how to secure you accommodation with an advanced rent payment and learn about the different rent instalment plans available to suit you.
Accessible accommodation
We offer adapted rooms and adjustment options for students living in university accommodation. Learn about our accessible accommodation and how we can meet your needs.
Private accommodation
If you’re a current student going into your second year you’ll need to apply for private accommodation. Find out where and when to start your search.
Accommodation advice for current students
Check out useful resources for house-sharing and explore your accommodation options beyond your first year.
Get support and advice
Student Life Hub
The Student Life Team is run by students, for students. Browse helpful articles and advice on living in student accommodation and check out the many events they run to help you get settled in.
Ask a student
Chat to one of our students and get an insight into what it’s like living on campus. You can also ask about facilities, societies, Bristol and anything else about life at the University.
Students' Union Advice Centre
Get advice and guidance on accommodation, whether you live in a UWE-managed property, private halls in the city centre or in the private sector with a landlord or agency.
Life on campus
Get settled in right away to life on campus with the moving in guide and resident's guide – our go-to resources for living in university-managed accommodation.
Moving in guide
Everything you need to know about moving into your campus accommodation. Find out where to collect your keys and what to bring with you.
Resident's guide
Key information for students living in campus accommodation, covering everything you need to know including what’s expected of you, collecting post, how to report issues and book repairs.
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Accommodation enquiries
The UWE Bristol accommodation team are here to help you so please get in contact with us if you would like further assistance.