What we offer
We understand that when choosing accommodation there are lots of things to think about, and you will need to consider what’s important to you when making your choice.
Accommodation Essex offers a range of accommodation to suit a variety of needs, preferences and budgets, all within walking distance of the academic departments and campus facilities.
Accommodation options
Colchester
All our single accommodation is arranged into self-catering flats with fully equipped shared kitchen facilities. In Colchester we offer the choice of
study bedrooms with en suite facilities, or rooms with shared bathrooms. Most of our accommodation is situated on campus and
there is also a range of modern purpose built student accommodation only a 10 to 15 minutes walk away. We also have a number of couples flats available.
Southend
University Square is arranged into flats with shared kitchens, with all rooms having en suite bathrooms. In addition we offer self contained studio flats.
Quality accommodation
The Student Accommodation Code
Accommodation Essex is a member of the Universities UK Student Accommodation Code (SAC) which sets out the quality and standards that students can expect from our accommodation.
The Student Accommodation Code protects your rights to:
- a healthy, safe environment;
- timely repairs and maintenance;
- a clean, pleasant living environment;
- a formal, contractual relationship with your landlord;
- access to health and wellbeing services; and
- a living environment free from anti-social behaviour.
International Accommodation Quality Mark
Following the National Student Housing Survey (NSHS) 2012, Accommodation Essex is
one of only five organisations to have achieved the International Accommodation Quality Mark. Licensed by the
NSHS the mark recognises organisations which have achieved at least 90 per cent satisfaction among international students.