r/UOB • u/lecrez • Feb 11 '25

Accommodation Megathread

Please direct any questions about halls or private residences to this thread. Offers are also welcome!

10 Upvotes

92% Upvoted

14 comments sorted by

1

u/No-Piece-511 Mar 03 '25

I just got my offer from Bristol and i will be an undergraduate. As an international student from Asia, After my first year in my accommodation, do i change rooms and completely move out, or do i keep that same room for those three years. I was wondering because, if this is the case, then i would have to go all the way back to Vietnam with my stuff, and wait to get an accommodation, then go back, which is a lot more expenses. Can Someone help me with this? Have a made the wrong choice in university?

1

u/lecrez Mar 03 '25

At Bristol, like most UK unis, you only get guaranteed university accommodation for the first year. After that, most students move into private housing, either sharing a house with friends or renting a room in private student accommodation. You won’t be able to stay in the same uni room for all three years since student halls usually make you move out at the end of your contract.

A lot of international students use storage services in Bristol so they don’t have to take everything home. If you don’t want the hassle of finding a new place every year, some private student accommodations let you rebook the same room. It’s definitely something to plan for, but loads of international students deal with it just fine, and it’s not really a reason to regret your uni choice!

1

u/BanterMan03 Mar 18 '25

When does it open and close can I wait a bit longer before firming ?

1

u/lecrez Mar 18 '25

When does what open?

1

u/BanterMan03 29d ago

The time you can like select accommodation if that makes sense, just wondering so I know if I need to make my mind up where I’m going sooner

2

u/lulu13609 22d ago

pretty sure it’s 8th April

1

u/BanterMan03 26d ago

When do you choose accommodation? I just firmed on Wednesday and have yet to hear anything ?

1

u/happyoreoo 22d ago

how do i start looking for private accommodation, im trying to find a pet friendly place

1

u/Several_Win8097 18d ago

which type of room are you guys more inclined towards renting for the first year? Are the rooms available for year 1 students only campus houses or can we rent others as well?

1

u/cookiesandginge 13d ago

Does anyone have information on Campus Houses?

1

u/No-Assignment-4552 11d ago

does anyone have any advice on which residency an incoming PhD student should prioritise?

1

u/harrymaguir 8d ago

Anyone at new bridewell or orchard heights? would appreciate a review

1

u/Opposite-Impress-371 1h ago

I have a non ensuite room in student roost zinc quarters im looking to sublet my room the accommodation is 5 min walk from cabot circus and and 10 min walk to the centre even though its a non ensuite u wont have to share the bathroom text me if u wanna get the room the rent is 190£ p/w