Birmingham Accommodation

Birmingham is one of the largest cities in the UK and its university is one of the most popular. The university has many different campuses and student accommodation caters for this.

The most popular areas for student living are Edgbaston, Erdington and Selly Oak.

Edgbaston: Home to the universities main campus. It’s a very green area and the campus is packed with all amenities. Student accommodation on campus has all the benefits of campus life, shops, sports centre, swimming pool, pubs and restaurants, banks and doctors all within shorts walks. The City centre is also a few minutes walk away.

Selly Oak: Most student accommodation is situated close to Selly Oak, halls of residence and student flats alike. A campus is also situated here, so will be no more than a short walk. The city centre also has student developments, these are mainly privately owned. Bus services in Birmingham are good. Getting to and from the city is easy with frequent buses running to the suburbs and university campuses. It is also possible to buy a student term travel pass that allows you to travel on the buses as frequently as needed.

The city is host to the Bullring, Europe’s largest retail park, and has indoor and outdoor market areas for picking up a bargain. The nightlife is a big thing in Birmingham and comedy clubs and live music venues are rife. The academy is a very popular attraction for students; many live bands appear here, as well as specialist student nights Ramshackle and Subculture, with drink promotions a plenty.