Accommodation for returning students
How to find accommodation
How do you choose where to live after your first year of studying at BCU? Choosing where to live next year can feel overwhelming. Here are some of your options for choosing accommodation as a student coming back to study at BCU in your second, third year or beyond.
Your options for second year and beyond
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Take the stress out of booking for next year by booking one of our trusted partners. You'll be in a shared flat with other BCU students on a similar course, or you can book as a group with friends.
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If you've been staying in student accommodation, you can book for next year directly through their website. They'll often have offers for students staying on, or if you book early. We recommend picking one of our trusted partners, which you can find on the homepage.
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Another popular option is to find student accommodation managed by a private landlord. This might be a shared house in an area like Edgbaston or Selly Oak and can often be cheaper in rent, but won't have bills included.
Book directly through us
New for 2026, book your accommodation directly through BCU. Make one of our trusted partner providers your home for next year, and take the stress out of searching for accommodation.
Prices are for the academic year from September 2026 to July 2027.
Lakeside
Weekly cost: £173.61
Total cost: £7,638.84
Length of contract: 44 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 7-10
Bathroom: en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: no
Closest to: City Centre Campus
Staniforth House
Weekly cost: £179.77
Total cost: £7,909.88
Length of contract: 44 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 8-10
Bathroom: en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: no
Closest to: City Centre Campus
Book your room now for 2026/27