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ACCOMMODATION
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BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
What we offer
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The University owns or manages accommodation for over 1,800 students at
eight sites across the city
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Students from outside Birmingham who make us their first choice and apply
by the deadline are guaranteed a place in halls for their first year of study
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All halls have CCTV and 24-hour security patrols
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Student Assistants provide support and staff are available during office hours
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Public transport runs between halls and all University sites
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Adapted accommodation for those with special needs
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Prices include energy bills and basic internet package
Opal One
Watch the Opal 1 video
Curzon Gateway
Watch the Curzon Gateway video
Jennens Court
Watch the Jennens Court video
Costs and facilities
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Opal 1
£113 per week (2012/13)
180 en suite rooms organised
into four and six-bedroom
flats, with shared kitchen and
lounge facilities.
Other facilities:
> Common room with
satellite TV
> Laundrette
> Gym
> Car parking
Curzon Gateway
£108 per week (2012/13)
150 en suite rooms split into
a mix of four, five and sixbedroom flats, with shared
kitchen and lounge facilities.
Other facilities:
> Free broadband connection
> Laundrette
> Gym
> Car parking
> On-site security.
Jennens Court
£110 per week (2012/13)
280 en suite rooms in three
to six-bedroom flats, each
with a shared kitchen
and lounge.
Other facilities:
> Common room with
satellite TV
> Laundrette
> Car parking and bike store
What else?
• Once you have accepted your room offer ensure you complete the online
induction as it provides lots of useful information and advice for living in
halls
• All halls are non-smoking
• Bring your own bedding, towels, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils
• If you bring a TV you will need a licence
• Upgraded internet services are available
• Large electrical appliances (fridge, freezer, heater) and candles are not
permitted
• Overnight visitors are permitted if pre-booked
How to Apply
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You can apply as soon as you firmly accept a course
offer using our online application form
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You will receive unique application reference number
which you should use in all correspondence with us
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Allocation of rooms begins early July for students
with unconditional course offer
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Allocation for students with conditional offers will
begin once exam results are known
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Accommodation not guaranteed for
insurance/clearing applicants but we will endeavour
to offer you a place
Further Information
For full details see www.bcu.ac.uk/accommodation
Tel: +44 (0) 121 331 5191/5192
Email: [email protected]