University of Bath Accommodation

About the University of Bath

1.  University of Bath distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 25-45 minutes

• Cycling - 20-30 minutes 

2. The University of Bath has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £5,750/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security. 

3. The University of Bath follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks.

4. The best month to book a University of Bath on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is in May. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - May 

• New postgraduate - June  

• For returning students- July  

The University of Bath Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Bath. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £375/ month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular University of Bath student accommodations options include James House, Waterside Court, and Widecombe Wharf.       

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £550/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended University of Bath student housing Cozy 3-bedroom-apartment and Spacious Apartment - Central Bath. 

Secure a Private Student Room Near the University of Exeter Without a University Offer Letter

Student Roost and Fresh Students may accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near the University of Bath  

1. Oldfield Park 

Oldfield Park’s average rent is around £105 /week i.e (£450/month). It’s a 45-minute walk from campus. Some accommodations near Bath University include The Brook and The Depot Roost. 

• Walking- 45 minutes

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Cycling - 30 minutes

2. Twerton

Twerton’s average rent is around £100/week i.e (£425/month). It’s a 40-minute walk from campus. Some student accommodations near the University of Bath include The Brook and The Depot Roost. 

• Walking- 40 minutes

• Bus - 10 minutes

• Cycling - 25 minutes

3. Widcombe

Widcombe’s average rent is around £95/week i.e (£400/month). It’s a 45-minute walk from campus. Some Bath University campus accommodation options include The Brook and The Depot Roost. 

• Walking- 45 minutes

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Cycling - 35 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.