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Southend Campus:
University Square

This purpose built University student accommodation at London Road opened for the 2010 academic year. The accommodation has 561 student rooms in 7 houses situated around a central enclosed courtyard. All rooms are en-suite and there is generally 8 to 10 student bedrooms in each flat sharing a communal kitchen. There is also a selection of self contained studio flats suitable for either single or couple occupancy that have their own kitchenette as well as en-suite bathroom facilities. Some of the studio flats have been adapted  for wheel chair users.

Each study bedroom is networked and basic internet access is provided at no additional cost. The large common room, which boasts both areas for joint study and relaxing, also benefits from internet access, three wide screen televisions, vending facilities and a laundrette.

University Square is conveniently located just off the town's High Street and only two minutes walk from the Southend Campus. Living at University Square means that you will be perfectly placed to enjoy the many attractions and facilities the town has to offer. The mix of fashionable shops, modern bars, and alternative music venues cater for all tastes and the seafront provides opportunities for a range of water sports and leisure activities.

Further information and application information is available from Accommodation at the Southend campus.

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If you are allocated accommodation in University Square for the 12/13 academic year you can meet and chat with other future residents on Facebook at the University Square 12/13 entry Group. Please note that this is an open group so you should not post personal information such as your full university address.

University Square Kitchen University Square Bedroom Exterior image of University Square A typical en-suite shower room at University Square A Kitchen at University Square

Accommodation Rents

Accommodation charges are calculated and charged on a daily basis.
The room rents for the 2012/2013 academic year are detailed below.

University Square Daily Rate Weekly Rate
Single en-suite study bedroom £17.14 £119.98
Studio Flat £21.14 £147.98

Further details of accommodation rents is available from the Accommodation charges page

 

 
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