Student Accommodation Bradford

Bradford is one of the most affordable cities in the UK , with many student housing options that you can find on University Living. You can find many types of student accommodation in Bradford on our student accommodation booking platform. Bradford is the 3rd-largest city in Yorkshire and the 7th-largest in the United Kingdom.

University Living is the right place if you are planning to study abroad and are looking for student accommodation in any city of Bradford; we offer private accommodations with a wide selection of student room types per your budget and other preferences, like – studio, suites, en-suites, student apartments, student flats, and shared student rooms.

The Bradford student accommodations are designed to provide comfort to the students. You can search for any student housing based on your price, location close to the university premises, accommodation type, occupancy type, amenities and other personal preferences. 

Top Demanded Student Accommodation in Bradford

It's easy to find cheap student accommodation in Bradford for international students. Below are the three types of accommodation in Bradford:

Student Housing: The student housing in Bradford benefits students as it is close to campus, located in a prime area and comes with furnished student rooms in Bradford, having a bedroom, bathroom, fully-fitted kitchen, windows, wardrobe, etc. 

Private Apartments: These are student apartments in Bradford that offer private and independent living for university students. You have many options: private student apartments or shared student apartments. Whether you choose any occupancy, they all come fully furnished with modern amenities like a study room, common space, gym, game room, laundry services, pet-friendly, security, wi-fi, etc. 

University Halls: These are different from private international student accommodation in Bradford. Uni Halls are on-campus accommodations and suitable if you want to stay close to the university campus, but with limited options for your private living. 

About Bradford City

Bradford was named the UK City of Culture 2025 and is popular for being a student-friendly city. It is home to two top universities, namely The University of Bradford- ranking # 641-650 in QS World University Rankings and Bradford College - a top-class college in Bradford. 

Bradford is diverse and welcoming and offers a vibrant life for students to experience living and staying abroad. As a student, you will always have things to do in Bradford, whether it's enjoying outdoor life, historical attractions or the best lively and entertaining nightlife filled with pubs, bars and nightclubs. 

The city has made several contributions to the film industry and was the world's first City of Film by UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). It's an interesting place to live, just a 45-minute drive away from Leeds and an hour's drive from Manchester.

Bradford flourished and peaked during the Victorian period thanks to its textile manufacture, particularly wool. The city still has many listed Victorian architecture from this period, including the grand Italianate City Hall. If you want to enjoy the evenings with friends then a visit to the popular 'The Underground' is a must. It has rapidly become one of Bradford's most popular nightspots, hosting a wide range of musical acts across various genres.

Finest Areas For Students To Live In Bradford

Tumbling Hill St, Bradford  

It is in the constituency of Bradford West with affordable student housing like iQ Arkwright House Bradford starting from £82/week. The accommodation is only 5 mins from the University of Bradford with good and well-connected transportation links. 

DE WALDEN WAY, BRADFORD

This is another great location if you are studying at any of the two universities in Bradford. You will find accommodation like The Green Bradford starting from £82/week with only a 5-minute walk to Bradford College and a 3-minute walk to the University of Bradford. 

City Centre

This is also a good choice with easy access to the college and university. But, the price might differ and be slightly expensive regarding student rooms and apartments. 

Great Horton

Great Horton is another student living area with a good neighbourhood and plenty of good housing, shops, markets, eateries, etc. 

Ideal cost of living in Bradford

Bradford is an affordable city, and the cost of living in Bradford will be around £950/month, excluding your tuition fees. These expenses will include your rent, food, transportation and other miscellaneous expenses. 

The cost of food in Bradford will depend upon the location, eating and spending habits. A meal outside at a mid-range restaurant will cost about £10/person while eating at local cafes, or having a beer might cost £3 in a local pub. Cooking meals at home is always the best option to save money and eat healthy meals, and it will cost on average about £200/month. 

Best public transportation services in Bradford

The best and cheapest way to get in and around Bradford or out of the city is by using the Bus and Train. They are cheap, efficient, and convenient compared to taxis, etc. Bradford Interchange railway station is the major station to get buses, coaches and rails. 

Buses: The buses cover the city centre and outer parts of Bradford city. You can also get an interchange bus if you want to travel to Leeds, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, and Wakefield. 

Trains: There are two bus stations, the Bradford Interchange, which connects to London, Halifax, Leeds, Manchester, Huddersfield, etc. The other one is Bradford Forster Square Station for travelling to the neighbourhood of Bradford. 

Travel Card in Bradford: MCard is a smart travel card that can be used on buses and trains across West Yorkshire. It offers great value in fares and unlimited travel on all modes of transportation. You can purchase a day pass, which will cost £2.25 a weekly pass of £14.5 or a monthly pass for about £58

Bradford Tourist Attractions

National Science and Media Museum

Visit the National Science and Media Museum to learn about the science and culture of light and sound technology. It has three cinema screens, some interactive galleries, and exciting collections of photography, film and TV. 

Peel Park

When you wish to relax and enjoy some me-time, head to the Peel Park, a large area of parkland with a beautiful lake. The park holds a Green flag, and you can play tennis and other sports with your friends here. 

City Park

Another nice place to visit is the City Park, where you can see fountain displays with laser lights at dusk. Constructed in 1913, the Bradford Alhambra Theatre is a notable historic point on the Bradford horizon, together with the arches and skyline of the Bradford Odeon.  

University of Bradford

The city is home to the famous University of Bradford, which received its Royal Charter in 1966 but dates back to the 1860s. It’s a public research university with a student population of around 10,000 students from different countries around the world. The university is considered one of the world’s great technology universities, offering world-class teaching underpinned by cutting-edge research with practical applications to solve modern-day problems. The main campus of the University of Bradford is within easy walking distance of the city center, where you can find a wide range of bars, cafes, and restaurants.