University Of Southampton Accommodation

The University of Southampton developed from the Hartley Institution, founded in 1862, and received its Royal Charter in 1952. Highfield Campus now forms the university’s academic and social centre in northern Southampton. The Hartley Library, Students’ Union, Jubilee Sports Centre and many teaching departments occupy the same campus.

The wider university uses several specialist sites:

Campus	Main use	Housing areas to check first
Highfield Campus	Main library, Students’ Union and many academic departments	Highfield, Portswood, Bassett and Swaythling
Avenue Campus	Humanities subjects	Highfield, Portswood, Bassett and London Road
Boldrewood Innovation Campus	Engineering and business teaching	Highfield, Bassett, Portswood and Swaythling
Waterfront Campus	Ocean and earth science	Ocean Village, Old Town and city centre
Southampton General Hospital	Medicine and clinical teaching	Shirley, Bassett, Highfield and Portswood
Winchester School of Art	Art, fashion and design	Winchester city centre and Erasmus Park

Highfield, Avenue and Boldrewood lie close enough for many residents to walk or cycle between them. The Waterfront Campus stands 3.5 miles from Highfield, while the hospital lies around two miles from the main campus. Unilink buses connect these sites with university halls and the city centre.

The structure makes University of Southampton accommodation more dependent on subject location than the university name alone. Check the teaching campus before comparing weekly rates or facilities.

Accommodation Guarantee for 2026–27

The university guarantees a single-occupancy room to eligible new full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students who meet its stated conditions. Undergraduate applicants need to submit their application by 1 July 2026. The postgraduate deadline falls on 1 August 2026. Applicants must choose a contract of at least 38 weeks and meet the conditions of their academic offer by 31 August.

The guarantee covers a room offer, not a particular hall, room type or weekly price. The university may allocate accommodation outside the applicant’s preferred residence when popular categories fill.

Applications for September 2026 opened on 20 April. Confirmed undergraduates will receive offers between 13 August and 1 September. Postgraduate offers began in June, although international postgraduate students need to pay their course deposit before the university issues an accommodation offer.

The university does not charge an application fee, deposit or guarantor requirement for its own halls. Private partner accommodation follows the provider’s payment terms. Orion Point, for example, requires £350 in advance rent.

Using the University of Southampton Accommodation Portal

Applicants complete the full process through the University of Southampton accommodation portal.

The application asks for a student identification number, personal details, contract preference, hall choices and room requirements. Applicants can also request a no-alcohol flat and provide information about disability-related adjustments. The university sends an email after successful submission, so check the spam folder when the confirmation does not arrive.

Follow this order:

1. Accept the academic offer.

2. Open the official accommodation application page.

3. Sign in with the required university details.

4. Select preferred halls, room types and contract lengths.

5. Add any accessibility or household requests.

6. Submit the application before the relevant deadline.

7. Review the room offer carefully.

8. Accept the contract before the expiry time shown in the email.

9. Add the payment card used for accommodation instalments.

The university collects 2026–27 hall fees on 21 September 2026, 18 January 2027 and 12 April 2027. Students with 51-week contracts make a fourth payment on 1 July 2027.

Keep the official page bookmarked. A personal browser label such as University of Southampton accom may help you identify the tab, but always confirm the university domain before entering payment details.

Some applicants save the page under the misspelled wording university of southampton accomodation. The university uses “accommodation” with two m’s in its official emails and application pages.

Highfield Campus contains the Students’ Union, Hartley Library, cafés, performance venues and sports facilities. Unilink services depart regularly from the campus interchange.

Portswood provides supermarkets, independent restaurants and everyday student services. Bedford Place and London Road offer cafés, bars and city-centre access. Ocean Village brings waterfront restaurants and leisure facilities closer to NOC students.

Southampton Common gives Highfield and Avenue students a large outdoor area near campus. Riverside Park provides another useful option near Swaythling and Portswood.

The accommodation address changes how often residents return home between lectures. A Highfield room makes lunch at home realistic. A city-centre tenancy encourages students to remain on campus until their final class finishes.

Highfield

Highfield gives the main campus its shortest residential routes.

The area surrounds University Road, Burgess Road, Highfield Lane and Southampton Common. Private houses, flats and smaller student buildings occupy the streets around the campus boundary.

Highfield residents can reach the Hartley Library, Students’ Union and Jubilee Sports Centre without using a bus. Avenue Campus and Boldrewood also remain accessible on foot from many addresses.

The limited private supply near University Road can push rents above those in Swaythling or northern Portswood. Inspect the exact bedroom because some landlords divide traditional family houses into compact student rooms.

Southampton Common provides the nearest substantial outdoor space. The route between the Common and Highfield remains busy during the academic day, although individual residential roads become quieter during the evening.

Portswood

Portswood forms Southampton’s established student district.

Portswood Road has supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pharmacies, takeaways and regular buses. The residential streets on either side contain a large share of the city’s student houses.

Highfield Campus usually takes 10 to 25 minutes to reach from Portswood, according to the address. Properties near the northern end of Portswood Road give the shortest route. Homes closer to St Denys add time.

Hampton Square currently advertises private rooms and studios from £195 per week on its property page. Stanley Studios begins at £235, while The Court Yard lists its available studio from £255.

Portswood gives returning students plenty of house-share choice. Check the number of bathrooms, kitchen storage and heating system before agreeing to a group tenancy.

Bassett and Glen Eyre

Bassett lies north of Highfield and contains quieter residential streets, university halls and access to Southampton Common.

Glen Eyre forms the university’s largest residential community. The site provides shared-bathroom rooms, en-suites, studios and limited one-bedroom flats. Highfield and Boldrewood remain nearby, while buses cover the city centre and other university sites.

Green Wood Court occupies Bassett Green Road and currently begins at £130 per week for a private room. The property provides 33-, 41-, 45- and 51-week options according to room type. Its on-site U2 stop connects residents with university campuses and central Southampton.

Bassett gives residents more separation from Portswood’s busiest streets. Evening shopping and social plans may require a bus or a longer walk.

Swaythling

Swaythling lies north-east of Highfield and provides direct access to Wessex Lane halls, City Gateway and Swaythling railway station.

Wessex Lane has the lowest published university hall rate for 2026–27. A standard shared-bathroom room costs £139.09 per week. En-suite rooms begin at £194.67, while studios start at £252.56.

City Gateway stands near Swaythling station, a convenience store, gym and medical practice. It provides shared apartments, en-suites, studios and one-bedroom flats under 41- and 51-week contracts.

Traditional student houses also appear around Burgess Road, High Road and the streets towards Portswood. The area often provides lower rents than central Highfield.

Train access helps residents who travel through Southampton Airport Parkway or Eastleigh. The railway connection matters less for a timetable based entirely at Highfield.

Avenue and Southampton Common

Avenue Campus occupies Highfield Road beside Southampton Common.

Humanities students gain the most from this location. Highfield Hall stands next to the campus and takes about two minutes to reach on foot. Highfield Campus also remains nearby.

Highfield Hall provides part-catered rooms and self-catered studios. The part-catered fee includes weekday breakfast and a main meal, Saturday brunch and Sunday lunch during term.

Private rooms around Highfield Road and the Common can cost more than equivalent houses deeper into Portswood. The location saves time for Avenue lectures and gives residents direct access to the park.

London Road and Bedford Place

London Road and Bedford Place lie between Highfield and the city centre.

Archers Road halls occupy this part of Southampton. Standard en-suite rooms cost £180.53 per week under 38- or 41-week contracts.

The district has restaurants, cafés, bars, supermarkets and quick access to the central parks. Highfield usually requires a Unilink journey or a bicycle ride.

City-centre properties such as Southampton Crossings and Cumberland Place also occupy the wider area. Southampton Crossings currently starts at £199 per week, while Cumberland Place begins at £215.

This neighbourhood fits a timetable divided between campus and city-centre work. A Highfield-only student will spend more time on buses than someone in Portswood.

City Centre

The city centre gives residents Westquay, Southampton Central station, Above Bar Street, cultural venues and part-time employment near home.

Vincent Place currently begins at £189 per week. Orion Point starts at £194, Canvas Capital House at £138 and Hamwic Hall at about £140 on current private listings.

The University’s City Centre Campus occupies Guildhall Square, although most University of Southampton courses continue at Highfield or a specialist campus. Unilink services connect central Southampton with halls, railway stations and university buildings.

A property platform may group these residences under student accommodation in Southampton even when Southampton Solent University provides the shorter walk. Check the University of Southampton campus distance before booking.

Old Town, Ocean Village and the Waterfront

Ocean and earth science students use the Waterfront Campus at the National Oceanography Centre on European Way.

The campus stands close to Ocean Village in southern Southampton. Highfield lies 3.5 miles away, while Southampton Central station takes around 15 minutes by bus. Unilink services stop outside the campus.

Old Town and Ocean Village provide flats, studios and private rooms within a shorter route of the waterfront. Queens Gate, Vincent Place and several city-centre residences enter this comparison.

A Highfield address creates a lengthy journey for daily NOC teaching. Waterfront students should prioritise the direct bus route and the final walk from the stop.

Shirley and Southampton General Hospital

Southampton General Hospital occupies Tremona Road near Shirley and Lordshill.

Medicine students receive teaching in the hospital’s South Academic Block and use its clinical skills rooms and Health Services Library. Highfield lies around two miles away, with a typical walk of about 45 minutes. Unilink buses stop outside the hospital.

Shirley offers private houses, flats, supermarkets and local bus services. It gives hospital teaching a shorter route than Portswood or Swaythling.

A course may divide teaching between the hospital and Highfield. Check the likely timetable before moving too far west.

Winchester

Winchester School of Art occupies a separate city.

Erasmus Park provides university-managed en-suite rooms from £177.45 per week under 41- or 51-week contracts.

Private Winchester listings include Collegiate Riverside Way from £167 and Cathedral Point from £179 on the current House of Student results.

The university operates a shuttle between Highfield and Winchester School of Art. Art students should still begin their housing comparison in Winchester because a daily journey from Southampton adds considerable time.

The university provides 38-, 41- and 51-week contracts. Most undergraduates choose 38 or 41 weeks, while most postgraduate residents need 51 weeks. Students cannot reduce the contract length after accepting the offer.

Hall and room	Weekly fee	Example contract	Basic contract total
Wessex Lane standard shared bathroom	£139.09	41 weeks	£5,702.69
Glen Eyre basic shared bathroom	£157.64	41 weeks	£6,463.24
Glen Eyre standard shared bathroom	£164.85	41 weeks	£6,758.85
Archers Road standard en-suite	£180.53	38 weeks	£6,860.14
Wessex Lane standard en-suite	£194.67	41 weeks	£7,981.47
Glen Eyre standard en-suite	£214.20	41 weeks	£8,782.20
Orion Point standard en-suite	£179.43	51 weeks	£9,150.93
Highfield Hall catered studybed	£223.30	41 weeks	£9,155.30
City Gateway shared apartment	£185.92	51 weeks	£9,481.92
Highfield Hall catered shared bathroom	£241.71	41 weeks	£9,910.11
Wessex Lane studio	£252.56	41 weeks	£10,354.96
Highfield Hall studio	£262.64	41 weeks	£10,768.24
Glen Eyre studio	£262.64	51 weeks	£13,394.64
City Gateway enhanced studio	£267.75	51 weeks	£13,655.25

The table uses published weekly rates and one available contract length for comparison. Some rooms have another contract option, which changes the final amount.

Mayflower Halls will close from summer 2026 for essential work. The university currently lists no rooms there for the 2026–27 intake.

What the Hall Fee Includes

University-managed Southampton halls include:

• Heating and electricity
• Water
• Wi-Fi
• Basic contents insurance
• A Unilink bus pass
• Residential support
• Furniture
• Access to shared hall facilities

The Unilink pass adds meaningful value for residents who travel between Highfield, the hospital, the Waterfront Campus and the city centre. Private tenants normally buy transport separately.

Part-catered rooms include selected meals during term. Self-catered residents prepare their own food.

Laundry does not form part of the accommodation payment. Residents use paid machines in their hall.

Private Bedroom with a Shared Bathroom

This room gives one resident a private bedroom. Flatmates share showers, toilets, and the kitchen.

Wessex Lane and Glen Eyre provide the lowest university rates in this category. Green Wood Court also offers shared-bathroom private rooms from £130.

Ask how many residents use each bathroom. The weekly price does not show the household routine.

En-suite Room

An en-suite includes a private bathroom inside the bedroom. Residents share the kitchen.

Archers Road, Glen Eyre, Wessex Lane, City Gateway and Orion Point all provide en-suite categories. Private options include Hampton Square and Southampton Crossings.

Check the kitchen group alongside the bathroom. A flat of four creates a different experience from a corridor of ten.

Shared Apartment

City Gateway provides an enhanced-plus shared apartment category from £185.92 under a 51-week agreement. The residents share more of the living facilities than they would in a conventional en-suite cluster.

Traditional private flats also follow this model. Read the inventory and check how the tenants divide household costs.

Studio

A studio contains a private bathroom and kitchenette within one self-contained room.

University studios begin at £252.56 at Wessex Lane. Private studio prices currently include £235 at Stanley Studios, £255 for the available room at The Court Yard and £240 at Marland House, although Marland House currently shows no available rooms.

A studio provides control over noise and cleaning. It also reduces day-to-day contact with flatmates.

One-Bedroom Flat

City Gateway, Glen Eyre and Mayflower list one-bedroom flats for couples under 51-week contracts. City Gateway and Glen Eyre charge £284.48 per week for 2026–27.

Check occupancy rules before applying. A one-bedroom flat costs more than a studio but separates the sleeping area from the kitchen and lounge.

Private Room in a Student House

Portswood, Swaythling, Highfield and Shirley contain much of the University of Southampton private accommodation market.

A private student house generally gives every tenant a bedroom and keeps the kitchen, lounge and bathroom communal. The university estimates around £450 per month for a room in Southampton, followed by utility and internet costs when the landlord excludes them.

Group tenancies often make every tenant responsible for the full household rent. Ask the Students’ Union Advice Centre to review unfamiliar clauses before signing.

Current Private Student Properties

Property	Current starting price	Main room formats	Area
Green Wood Court	£130 per week	Private rooms and studio	Bassett
Canvas Capital House	£138 per week	Private rooms and studios	City centre
Hamwic Hall	About £140 per week	Private rooms and studios	City centre
Emily Davies	£169 per week	Private rooms and flats	City centre
Vincent Place	£189 per week	Private rooms, studios and flats	City centre
Orion Point	£194 per week	En-suites and studios	St Mary’s
Hampton Square	From £195 on the property page	Private rooms and studios	Portswood
Southampton Crossings	£199 per week	Private rooms and studios	London Road
Cumberland Place	£215 per week	Private rooms and studios	Bedford Place
Stanley Studios	£235 per week	Private rooms and studios	Portswood
The Court Yard	£255 for the available studio	Studios	Portswood
Brunswick Apartments	£263 per week	Rooms, studios and apartments	City centre
Vita Student Richmond House	£314 per week	Studios	City centre

Current listing prices may change after the lowest room category fills. Contract lengths, deposits and payment schedules also differ by property.

Green Wood Court

Green Wood Court provides the lowest current managed private entry rate in this comparison.

Bronze rooms begin at £130 under 41- or 51-week options. Silver rooms start at £135, Gold rooms at £150 and Luxury Studios at £270. Bills and Wi-Fi form part of the rent.

The property lies near Swaythling and Bassett, with an on-site U2 stop. Shared-bathroom rooms keep the cost down, while the studio carries a much higher annual payment.

Hampton Square

Hampton Square occupies Mayfield Road in Portswood.

The property page currently displays rooms from £195 per week and states a 12-minute journey to the University of Southampton. It includes study rooms, a gym, social areas, CCTV and household bills.

Compare the room category carefully because the building includes both shared-flat rooms and studios.

Stanley Studios

Stanley Studios occupies Portswood Road, less than a mile from Highfield Campus according to the property page.

Current rooms begin at £235. The building includes studios and shared formats, an on-site gym, cinema room, study areas, rooftop space and secure bicycle storage.

The Portswood address keeps shops and university buses nearby. The annual contract still needs comparison with a Glen Eyre or Wessex Lane en-suite.

Southampton Crossings

Southampton Crossings occupies Cumberland Place near the central parks.

Private rooms and studios currently begin at £199. Contract options include 33, 40, 44 and 51 weeks, along with selected short stays.

The location helps with Southampton Central station and city-centre employment. Highfield students need a regular Unilink journey.

Luxury student accommodation near University of Southampton usually refers to studios or premium private buildings with gyms, cinema rooms, concierge services, larger communal areas and upgraded room finishes.

Current higher-priced options include:

Property	Current entry price	Main format
Stanley Studios	£235 per week	Private rooms and studios
The Court Yard	£255 for the available studio	Studios
Brunswick Apartments	£263 per week	Rooms and apartments
Green Wood Court Luxury Studio	£270 per week	Studio
Vita Student Richmond House	£314 per week	Studios

The facilities only justify their cost when they become part of the resident’s normal week. A private gym has little financial value to someone who already trains on campus. A cinema room adds little to a student who prefers evenings outside the building.

A £314 studio over 51 weeks reaches £16,014 before optional expenses. Compare that amount with a university en-suite and a separate gym membership before choosing the premium building.

The lowest current options divide into university shared rooms, managed private rooms and traditional house shares.

Option	Weekly price	Main condition
Green Wood Court Bronze	£130	Shared bathroom
Canvas Capital House	£138	Check live room and contract
Wessex Lane standard room	£139.09	Shared bathroom
Hamwic Hall	About £140	City-centre journey
Glen Eyre basic room	£157.64	Shared bathroom
Emily Davies	£169	City-centre journey
Private house room	Around £450 per month	Bills usually separate

Green Wood Court currently starts below the lowest university hall price, but its common 51-week option produces a larger annual payment than a 41-week Wessex Lane contract.

Wessex Lane costs £5,702.69 over 41 weeks. Green Wood Court’s £130 room costs £6,630 over 51 weeks. The private weekly rate is lower, but the tenancy adds £927.31 to the year.

Private Renting and SASSH

The University recommends SASSH for private housing. The University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University and Southampton City Council operate the accreditation scheme together. Participating landlords commit to property standards, management rules and safety documentation. The council conducts spot checks and investigates reported concerns.

A private room in Southampton costs about £450 per month under the university’s current estimate. Tenants commonly pay gas, electricity, water, internet and a television licence separately.

Check these points during a viewing:

• Contract start and finish dates
• Monthly rent for each tenant
• Deposit protection
• Guarantor conditions
• Gas and electrical safety
• Property licence
• Heating controls
• Damp and mould
• Bedroom locks
• Bathroom ventilation
• Kitchen storage
• Internet responsibility
• Repair procedure
• Joint liability
• Early-release terms

Weekly Student Budget in Southampton

University guidance gives the following current weekly estimates:

Expense	Typical weekly amount
University hall room	£155–£236
Private rent	£115
Utilities	£30
Wi-Fi	£4
Mobile phone	£10
Unilink pass	£9
Other transport	£15
Food shopping	£50
Social activities and wellbeing	£30
Personal care and clothing	£20
Trips and optional activities	£25
Books and course costs	£14
Laundry	£5

University-managed halls include utilities, Wi-Fi and the Unilink pass, so residents do not add those items again. Private tenants need to check what the landlord covers.

A Highfield or Portswood address can reduce transport costs. City-centre residents often need a bus for every teaching day. Waterfront and hospital students should budget around their specialist campus, not the main university address.

Unilink Buses

Unilink connects university halls, Highfield, Avenue, the hospital, Waterfront Campus, Southampton Central station, Southampton Airport and the city centre.

Students in University-managed Southampton halls receive a bus pass within their accommodation fee. The pass ends when the housing agreement ends.

Green Wood Court has an on-site U2 stop. City-centre properties use stops around Above Bar Street, London Road and Southampton Central.

Walking

Highfield, Avenue and Boldrewood remain close enough for walking from Highfield, Portswood and Bassett.

The Waterfront Campus lies too far from Highfield for most daily walking, with the university estimating about 75 minutes. Southampton General Hospital takes around 45 minutes from Highfield on foot.

Cycling

Cycling provides a useful route from Portswood, Swaythling, Bassett and the city centre.

Check the property’s bicycle store before bringing an expensive bike. An indoor controlled-access room provides better overnight protection than an exposed rack.

Rail Travel

Southampton Central serves the city centre and national rail network. Swaythling station helps residents near Wessex Lane and City Gateway. Southampton Airport Parkway provides access to the airport and intercity services.

The City Centre Campus lies around an 11-minute walk from Southampton Central. The Waterfront Campus takes around 15 minutes to reach from the station by bus.

Safety Bus

The university operates a free Safety Bus that takes students home from Highfield after late study or evening activities. This service adds reassurance for residents who live beyond a comfortable late-night walk.