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University Square

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Fall in love at the seaside

Just minutes from Southend city centre and all its benefits, University Square has everything on your doorstep.

 

 

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Southend Campus
Ensuite, Private
Undergraduate students, Postgraduate students
Room and Accommodation Type 2024-25 Prices 
Standard single £165.48
Standard single studio £204.12
Self-contained apartments £225.75

Check out the  2025-26 rent prices.

  

Don't forget, you can apply for accommodation with us as soon as we're your first choice.

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Please note that contract lengths vary in line with course dates. Postgraduate courses are normally 50 weeks and undergraduate courses are normally 42 weeks, however, some courses start earlier or finish later than others.

About University Square

University Square accommodation is perfectly placed to enjoy the many attractions and facilities Southend has to offer. There are seven houses around a central enclosed courtyard and each contain flats for eight to ten students, with shared kitchens.

  • Conveniently located just off the High Street
  • Two-minute walk from our Southend Campus
  • 493 ensuite rooms, 61 studio flats and 1 self-contained flat
  • 3 wheelchair adapted studios and 4 wheelchair adapted ensuite rooms
  • Large common room with internet access, three wide screen televisions, and vending facilities
  • Launderette
  • Outside, enclosed podia area with seating
  • 24 hour security on-site
  • Available for undergraduates and postgraduates
  • Replacement cladding and landscaping works currently taking place. Further information is available below.
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3-Year Accommodation Deal

New students can lock in the current prices for the duration of your studies with our NEW 3-year contract. Keep the same room you've made home, Summer accommodation at the same rate and no price changes for 3 years. Peace of mind and easy living!

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Room and kitchen details

  • En suite toilet and shower facilities in each bedroom
  • The self-contained apartment has 2 bedrooms, bathroom, living room, and kitchen
  • Typical room size is 15.5ft x 17.5ft
  • Networked internet access at no additional cost
  • Room includes desk, chair, bed, wardrobe, shelving, mirror, lamp, bin
  • Kitchens have a hob and cooker, multiple fridges and freezers, a kettle, and a microwave (a hoover and ironing board also provided for each flat)

Self-contained studio flats 

There is also a selection of self-contained studio flats suitable for either single or couple occupancy, with their own kitchenette and en suite bathroom. The vary in size depending where they are located.

The studios include:

  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Small double bed
  • desk and chair
  • shelving
  • kitchenette (sink, hob, cupboards, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle)
  • Small table 

Further photos can be found on our Facebook page.

Adapted flats and studios

We offer a number of studio flats adapted for wheelchair users.

Cladding replacement and landscaping works

Work to replace the cladding on the building at University Square, Southend has begun and will be completed by August 2024. Internal landscaping for the podia area, commenced in July 2024 and was due to be completed by December 2024. However, due to unexpected issues beneath the podium surface, the works have now been extended, with a projected end date of 30 April 2025.
 
Everything will be done to mitigate the impact on those living at University Square. Although there will be some noise and disruption during these works, there will be no disturbance during the evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Should the work noise disturb you, there are alternative study areas available in The Forum and Gateway building.

Important fire safety information for University Square residents

Read more about our fire safety information at University Square.

University Square
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Payments and charges

Find the full list of rent charges for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 here

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Postal address
University Square 36 Queens Road, Southend-on-Sea
SS1 1BF
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For enquiries about accommodation or about an application you're making, contact us at the Student Services Hub. Quote your full name and PRID or PG number on all correspondence.

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