Accommodation

Returning students - Apply for accommodation

The Meadows Kitchen

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Returning accommodation applications for the 2023-24 academic year, are now open.


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When you fill in your application form, list your choice of locations in order of preference. Do not select any type of room you're not prepared to accept.

Benefits of living on campus

  • All your bills included
  • 24-hour security
  • Live with friends*
  • Essex Sport silver membership included**
  • Undergraduate Athletes' Village
  • Close to academic buildings, lectures, and on-campus events
  • 39-week tenancy for undergraduates to suit term time
  • 50-week tenancy for postgraduates to suit term time
  • Reliability and comfort in official accommodation
  • And much more!

*Living with friends cannot be guaranteed but is taken into consideration when allocating.

**Essex Sport silver membership is only applicable in Colchester accommodation.

    
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