Accommodation
BCU Student Accommodation
Looking for student accommodation at Birmingham City University? We work with student accommodation partners in Birmingham City Centre and close to our City South Campus to guarantee accommodation for first-year students. Booking accommodation through us means you'll get a cheaper price than booking direct, plus you'll be put with other first-year BCU students. Scroll down to see all the student accommodation in Birmingham we recommend, listed from lowest cost per week to highest*.
*Prices are correct for 2024-25
Hamstead Campus
Weekly cost: £115-£171
Total cost: £4,725 - £8,364
Length of contract: 44, 45 or 51 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 2, 5, or Studio
Bathroom: shared except for Studio
Bills: included, plus free bus pass
Gym: yes
Closest to: Alexander Stadium
Queen's Hospital Close
Weekly cost: £143
Total cost: £6,149
Length of contract: 43 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 4-6
Bathroom: en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: no
Closest to: City South Campus
Beech Gardens
Weekly cost: £148-£151
Total cost: £6,493 - £7,548
Length of contract: 43 or 51 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 5
Bathroom: shared
Bills: included
Gym: no
Closest to: BCU City South campus
Bentley House
Weekly cost: £179-£193
Total cost: £7,378.80 - 7,960.16
Length of contract: 43 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 4-5
Bathroom: en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: yes
Closest to: City Centre Campus
University Locks
Weekly cost: £168 - £173
Total cost: £6,628.40 - £8,196.21
Length of contract: 19 - 51 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 2 or 5-8
Bathroom: shared or en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: no
Closest to: BCU City Centre campus
The Heights
Weekly cost: £154 - £159
Total cost: £6,996 - £7,854
Length of contract: 44 or 51 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 4-6
Bathroom: en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: yes
Closest to: City Centre Campus
Lakeside
Weekly cost: £159.06
Total cost: £6,999
Length of contract: 44 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 6-10
Bathroom: en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: no
Closest to: City Centre Campus
Staniforth House
Weekly cost: £170.77
Total cost: £7,514
Length of contract: 44 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 5-10
Bathroom: en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: no
Closest to: City Centre Campus
The Old Fire Station
Weekly cost: £171 - £206
Total cost: £8,721 - £10,506
Length of contract: 51 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 6 or studio
Bathroom: en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: yes
Closest to: City Centre Campus
What can I afford?
Before you choose your student accommodation it's important to work out what you can afford. Once you know how much your maintenance loan will be you can use the Save the Student rent calculator to find out how much money you'll have left to live on after you pay your accommodation fees.
How to apply
Want to know how to apply for BCU student accommodation through the accommodation portal, when you need to apply by, or have any more questions about living away from home for uni? Applications are open for January 2025.
How much does it cost to be a student?
Being a student can be a big change - you'll have to manage your own finances and this can be tough at first. We have some top tips to help you manage your money.
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