Best University of Newcastle Accommodation, uk

About the University of Newcastle 

1. University of Newcastle distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 20-30 minutes

2. The University of Newcastle has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £3,800/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. The University of Newcastle follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 15 weeks.

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

• New undergraduate - February

• New postgraduate - February

• For returning students - March

University of Newcastle Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Newcastle. 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 £950/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular University of Newcastle accommodation options include Magnet Court Unite, St James' House Roost, Newgate Court Unite, and Strawberry Place.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £2,983/month

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

• Recommended University of Newcastle private lets include Stunning Ensuite Rooms with Shared Kitchen at Bryson Court Student Accommodation.

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

iQ, Unite Students, and Student Roost 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 Newcastle

1. Jesmond

Jesmond’s average rent is around £163/week (£650/month). It’s a 25-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Magnet Court Unite, St James' House Roost, Newgate Court Unite, and Strawberry Place.

• Bus - 10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 25 minutes

2. Heaton

Heaton’s average rent is around £110/week (£550/month). It’s a 40-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Magnet Court Unite, St James' House Roost, Newgate Court Unite, and Strawberry Place.

• Underground (Tube)- 15 minutes

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

• Walking - 30 minutes

3. Sandyford

Sandyford’s average rent is around £150/week i.e (£600/month). It’s a 45-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Magnet Court Unite, St James' House Roost, Newgate Court Unite, and Strawberry Place.

• Underground (Tube)- 10 minutes

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5 minutes

• Walking - 10-15 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.