Athena Studios, Birmingham

Athena Studios is located just across the street from the University of Birmingham which is only a 7-minutes’ walk so you can make it to all your lectures on time. You are also less than a 30-minutes’ bus ride away from Aston University, Birmingham City University (City South Campus), and Newman University – Birmingham, which makes this one of the most preferred choices for international students.

Since the accommodation is a short bus ride away from the city centre, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore the city. Selly Oak Train Station is a 14-minutes’ walk away whereas the nearest bus stop is located right around the corner. The area is surrounded by convenience stores, pubs, cafés and restaurants where you can catch up with your classmates after lectures.

Athena Studios accommodation offers a wide range of independent studios to choose from, all of which are furnished so that the students feel at home. Take a long shower in your private en-suite shower room when you need to wash off the day. When you get bored of being holed up in your room for too long, head to the common room where you can watch live sports matches and cheer for your favourite team.

Use the high-speed Wi-Fi to gather research material for your assignments or video call your parents when you’re missing them. You can also use the internet to watch the latest episode of your favourite shows while you’re snuggled up in your bed. When you don’t feel like making dinner, you can order takeaway from the various restaurants around you.