Student Residences
We have over 2,300 rooms in six residences, providing a mix of en-suite and non en-suite accommodation.
The residences are located in close proximity to each other, which gives the area a real student community feel. Many of the residences are in a flat layout with their own front door or access-only entry.
All the residences are self-catered and have fully equipped kitchens.
Located within walking distance of the campus and the city centre there is no real need to bring a car, although there is parking available at each residence.
The Student Residences were all purpose-built in the mid to late 90s, and offer a high standard of accommodation.
Kimber|,
Hamwic|,
Chantry|,
Deanery |and the
Lucia Foster Welch| residences provide accommodation for new undergraduate students, which is modern, attractive and very conveniently located.
The residences are offered on a self-catering basis, with communal kitchens. More than 1,000 study bedrooms are furnished with en-suite toilet, shower and washbasin and all the above study bedrooms are equipped with a washbasin.
The above residences are predominantly set aside for new undergraduate students, although a small number of rooms will be allocated to second and third year students to establish a mixed community. 
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One further residence, Emily Davies|, is set aside purely for second and third year undergraduates and postgraduate students.
All study bedrooms have data access points which are linked directly to the student intra-net site at the University.
Security & Fire Safety
The residences are fitted with multi-faceted access control and door-lock mechanisms. These systems are designed to ensure that only residents gain access and include restricted access locks, number pad controls and access card restrictions, individual locks to study bedrooms and restricted access to flats of kitchens.
With regard to fire safety, all residences are fitted with sophisticated detection systems and each flat/corridor/kitchen is furnished with fire extinguishers and/or fire blankets. Fire drills are carried out at regular intervals, and as part of the initial induction, the Police and Fire Authorities address all residents and stress important personal health, safety and well-being issues.
The University provides a cleaning service (Monday-Friday) in the communal areas of all the residences. This includes kitchens, communal toilets and showers, corridors, landing etc. Residents are expected to maintain the cleanliness within their own study bedrooms including en-suite facilities.