Find Accommodation near University of Bedfordshire

Based in both Luton and Bedford, the University of Bedfordhsire is a public university which dates back to 1882. It has gained university status in 1992 as University of Luton which was later changed to the University of Bedfordshire in the year 2006. The university has around 16,000 students from over 100 countries across the globe. Since its inception in 2006, the University has invested over £130 million in building and renovating its facilities. Its sports facilities are of international standards and were used to host athletes in the London 2012 Olympic Games and 2015 Rugby World Cup. The university offer courses in subjects such as creative arts, sports, science, social sciences, business and a wide range of other subjects.

Campus overview

The University of Bedfordshire is spread across six campus - four in Bedfordshire, in Bedford and Luton; and two campuses in Buckinghamshire, in Aylesbury and Milton Keynes. All the campuses are well-built and offer a wide range of facilities to students. The Bedford campus is just 20-minutes away on foot from Bedford town centre, which enables students to enjoy both their social and academic life. The university’s Luton campus is home to seven departments and is located in the heart of the town. The student population is made up of different nationalities which makes it a vibrant place.

Student accommodation near University of Bedfordshire

There are an array of student accommodation near University of Bedfordshire in the form of halls of residence which offers a place to international students and first-year undergraduates only. In Bedford, you can opt from two distinct accommodation options at the Student Village or Liberty Park.

There are also other student accommodation near University of Bedfordshire which are popularly known as Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). These are fully -furnished student housing Bedford that are specifically designed to accommodate university students. They are well-placed either within walking or cycling distance from the university campuses which makes it quite for easy students to reach their university on time. For example, Opto Village is a fully-furnished accommodation located just 13-minutes walk away from the University of Bedfordshire.

Types of Student Room near University of Bedfordshire

PBSAs offer plenty of room types such as en-suite rooms, student studio, one and two-bedroom apartments with shared living spaces. The bedrooms have individual beds available for each occupant in case they are sharing the room. The studios are private rooms in which you get an en-suite bathroom, the living area and kitchen are also not shared with other residents, so you have all the space of your own. Unlike studios, in en-suite rooms the living room and kitchen are shared among residents but bathrooms and bed are private. All the properties come with a plethora of onsite amenities like a living room with TV, fully-equipped kitchen, storage spaces, washing machines, broadband, games room with pool table and foosball, outdoor courtyard, and many more!

How are the student housings connected?

Most of the student homes are present in the heart of the town offering a good connectivity via public transport. The properties are strategically located just a short commute away from the bus stops and train stations. The close proximity of the train stations from some properties allows students to travel beyond the city limits. For instance, Chapel Street student accommodation is just a stone’s throw away from the nearest bus station.