Student accommodation fees and contracts

You’ll sign a contract with us when you accept a room in our halls of residence.

Self-catered rooms

If you live in a self-catered room, you'll be responsible for preparing all your own meals.

Archers Road

City Gateway

Glen Eyre

Highfield Hall

Mayflower

Wessex Lane

Erasmus Park

Part-catered rooms

If you live in a part-catered room, breakfast and a main meal will be provided on weekdays during term time. Brunch is also provided on Saturdays, and lunch is provided on Sundays.

Highfield Hall

Wessex Lane

You’ll pay for your accommodation in instalments. These are charged at the start of each term.

The 2021/22 payment dates are:

• 11 October 2021
• 10 January 2022
• 25 April 2022
• 1 July 2022*

The 2022/23 payment dates are:

• 10 October 2022
• 9 January 2023
• 24 April 2023
• 1 July 2023*

*51 week contracts only

Your accommodation fees include:

• all your utility bills (gas, electricity, water)
• wi-fi and high-speed internet connection
• Unilink bus pass for Southampton halls
• 24-hour support and services
• 24-hour security
• on-site facilities, including common rooms and communal computers
• basic contents insurance

Your accommodation fees include basic contents insurance. You can find out what’s included on our insurance provider’s website.

You’ll need to arrange your own insurance for any items not covered by this basic policy.

You can find out what furniture your room will have, and what kitchen or kitchenette facilities you’ll share on your hall page. We also have an information page about what items to bring to University.

Student loans can include a tuition fee loan and maintenance loan to help you pay for university accommodation and your living costs. 

You can find out more about eligibility and how to apply for a maintenance loan on our student loans page.

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• terms and conditions
• privacy notice