Accommodation
Student accommodation can be hard to find in Bristol, so we suggest you start looking as soon as you have a guaranteed place.
What are my accommodation options?
Aged 18+ and a full-time student?
Bristol has a large number of private accommodation providers, we recommend shopping around to find something that suits you.
There are landlords that work across the city to provide good quality accommodation to Bristol Students. Please note that student accommodation is only available to students who are classed as full time. Please make sure that you are eligible to apply.
Aged 18+ and want to live in a shared house with other students?
In a shared house, you usually rent a bedroom and share kitchen and bathroom facilities with other occupants in the household, often students.
This type of accommodation is not always easy to find, and competition can be quite intense. It’s advisable to follow up on any rooms you see advertised as soon possible.
There are many student accommodation agencies in Bristol you can contact.
Please note that you may be sharing with students from other educational establishments that are also in the city.
Accommodation hints and tips
I’ve found somewhere to live – now what do I do?
Make sure you inform the College of your new term time address – this is really important. We need to know where to contact you with important information about your course.
What is a tenancy agreement?
A tenancy agreement is a document that tells you what you can and can’t do within your new accommodation. Whatever type of accommodation you choose, you should ask for a tenancy agreement and a full inventory (list of equipment in the property before you move in). Make sure you read all the small print and understand what you are signing.
Please note that you will be sharing with students from other educational establishments that are also in the city.
landlords work across the city to provide good quality accommodation to Bristol Students. Please note that student accommodation is only available to students who are classed as full time. Please make sure that you are eligible to apply
Should I take out insurance?
Full-time students do not have to pay council tax. You must be attending College for enough hours each week to qualify for an exemption certificate. Talk to the reception team at your centre, to find out if you qualify. Family homes where more than one non-student adult lives, do have to pay council tax. You may therefore be asked to pay your share if you do not qualify for exemption.
Will I have to pay council tax if I am an overseas student?
No, not if you’re a full-time studen
Get in touch
Please contact us if you have a question about housing issues, landlords, homelessness, tenancy or council tax, we would be happy to offer advice.
