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At our Southend Campus


University Square, our new colourful student accommodation, has become a vibrant addition to the Southend skyline. University Square is just a two minute walk from The Gateway Building and in the heart of the town centre.


What is University Square like? The accommodation is contemporary and purpose-built. It offers over 500 en suite single study-bedrooms, along with a selection of self-contained studio flats. There are central launderette facilities and bike storage, along with a common room and courtyard providing an ideal space for socialising.


Where will I eat?


All accommodation is self-catered offering total independence and the chance to cook with your new flatmates. However, if you fancy a rest from domestic life, there are plenty of cafés, sandwich shops and restaurants in Southend to suit all tastes and budgets, from traditional fish and chips to the familiar franchises. Westcliff-on-Sea, particularly the Hamlet Court Road area, offers a wealth of independently-owned eating outlets from countries around the world including China, Italy, Greece and India.


Where can I buy everyday items? As our campus is in the town centre, all the services and facilities that you need are close by, from banks and book shops to a post office and pharmacy. A large supermarket is conveniently located opposite University Square.


Living in private accommodation after


as we all had different preferences, mine being a wardrobe you could practically walk into! I love the family feel of living in a house; it’s like living with three sisters, just more fun and less sibling squabbling!” Fay


your first year After the first year of living in University-owned accommodation, you are normally expected to find privately rented accommodation for the subsequent years of your course. There is plenty of accommodation available in and around Colchester and Southend. Accommodation Essex maintains a database of local landlords/ladies who wish to let to students and provide an accreditation scheme to highlight properties that meet the accreditation scheme criteria. Our staff will also be happy to assist you in any way they can.


Fay, Kim, Ana and Maddy rent a four-bedroom house near to the Colchester Campus.


“I found it really exciting looking at all of the different houses when choosing somewhere to live off campus. Deciding on who would have each room was easy


Relaxing with flatmates in the kitchen, University Square, Southend Campus


“Living away from campus feels like a huge responsibility at first, but having a communal living room and a sofa definitely outweighs having to sort out all of the utility bills! We sometimes cook for each other too which is great, especially when enjoying Ana’s Bulgarian cuisine.” Kim


“I enjoy living in our shared house because, after finishing a busy day on campus, it is great to come home and eat the meals we have prepared together whilst relaxing in front of the TV on a comfortable sofa. Also, having less housemates than you do on campus equals less mess, and you get to pick your closest friends to live with.” Ana


“When living off campus after your first year, you have to consider the increase in commuting time and often a slight increased cost of living. However, living in private accommodation allows you to live more independently and you get more personal space. This definitely outweighs the short walk to campus to get to your lectures.” Maddy


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