When it comes to accommodation when attending university, there are a number of different options. The most popular ones are outlined below.
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These halls are mostly reserved for first-year students. They tend to be on or close to the main campus and are also usually fairly cheap. The university accommodation office will deal with these.
Uni halls encourage socialising as there are lots of people in a relatively small space, so it is a good chance to make new friends. The rent will usually include water, electricity, broadband and sometimes food.
Exeter Uni Housing
If you are starting a course at Exeter, then you will need suitable accommodation. Luckily, there are plenty of Exeter uni housing options available to suit all needs and budgets.
2. Private Halls of Residence
These are similar to university halls but are privately owned. They are often off-campus (perhaps in the city centre), and they tend to offer a wider variety of rooms, including studio apartments. They often have amenities on-site such as gyms, cinema rooms etc. There may be people from several different universities in the same building(s).
3. Shared Housing
For those not keen on halls of residence, there is the option to rent a house or flat with a small number of other students. This is a common arrangement for second and third-year students in particular.
The advantages here are that there is a choice of where to live, and who to live with. The main complication with this is around managing bills.
4. Private Lodgings
With this option, you rent a room in a property in which your landlord also resides. This can be a cheap option but can also prove tricky if there is a personality clash, and there will be certain set rules that may seem restrictive.
Of course, there is always the possibility of living at home (assuming it is ‘commutable’). This can save significant amounts of money but may mean missing out on some of the social aspects of university life.