Best Student Accommodation in Birmingham near Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC), United Kingdom

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Birmingham. 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 £350-£600 /month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) student accommodation options include Jennens Court Unite, iQ Penworks House, iQ Studios 51, Harriet Martineau Unite, Lakeside Unite, Jennens Court Unite, and Mary Sturge Unite.

2. Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) private accommodation options (Private Lets) have an average price of £250-£600/month

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

• Recommended Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) private lets include Teignmouth Road and Private ensuite room with 58"TV close the city!.

iQ Student Accommodation and Unite Students 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.

1. City Centre

The City Center’s average accommodation rent is around £500-£600/month. It’s a 10-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Lakeside Unite. 

• Taxi -  3-5 minutes.

• Walking - 10-minute walk.

2. Jewellery Quarter

The Jewellery Quarter’s average rent is around £400-£500/month. It’s a 20-minute walk from campus.  

• Bus -  10-15 minutes

• Taxi -  5-10 minutes.

• Walking -  20-minute walk.

3. Digbeth

Digbeth’s average rent for nearby student accommodation International College BCUIC options is around £350-£450/month. Digbeth is a 15-minute walk from campus. 

• Bus - 10-15 minutes.

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes.

• Walking - 15-minute walk.

4. Edgbaston

Edgbaston averages a rent of around £550-£650/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options near the area and close to campus include Belgrave View.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-minute walk

5. Selly Oak

Selly Oak’s average rent for housing is around £350-£450/month. It’s a 15 to 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include 800 Bristol Road and Battery Park Unite.

• Bus - 5-10 minutes.

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes.

• Walking - 15-20 minute walk.

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

• 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.