Posted 17 hours ago
Wed 19 Nov, 2025 12:11 AM
Starting university is a huge step, and where you choose to live can shape your whole student experience. For many students’ university-owned accommodation is the perfect place to begin.
Coventry University offers a variety of accommodation available to both postgraduate and undergraduate students spread across the city of Coventry. These are Bishop Gate, The Cycle Works, Godiva Place and The Parish Rooms (only available to postgraduate students).
University-owned accommodation is more than just a bed and a room, it's a community and a launchpad into student life. Here are some of the best things about living in university owned accommodation:
1. Finding your people
One of the biggest advantages of living in university owned accommodation is the community feel they provided, from shared kitchens and common rooms to welcome events and movie nights. You are surrounded by students who are all in the same boat, nervous, excited and ready to make friends. Coventry University provide a service called ResLife which organise numerous events in the accommodations each week, these vary from karaoke nights, movie nights, uno tournaments, group cooking and much more. ResLife creates endless chances to meet new people when you are finding your feet at Coventry University.
It is surprisingly easy to build friendships in university owned accommodation whether you are seeing your neighbours every day, cooking together, or bumping into each other on the way to lectures. At Coventry University, you will find a blend of students from various years and backgrounds living together, which means there is always someone nearby who can share tips or lend a hand.
2. Everything you need, right on your doorstep
There is nothing quite like rolling out of bed and walking five minutes to a 9am lecture. Coventry University’s accommodation is close to the university, with Godiva Place and The Cycle Works being a 5-minute walk from the university and Bishop Gate being less then a 10-minute walk to the university. Which saves both time and money on travel costs.
Plus, all bills are included in Coventry University owned accommodation. This means Wi-Fi, heating, electricity, water and even contents insurance are all included! If anything breaks, the maintenance team are on-hand to sort it out quickly. It’s stress-free living at its finest!
3. Support you can count on
Coventry University take student safety seriously, with all accommodation having secure entry systems, CCTV, reception staff during the day and protection officers available 24/7 to ensure a safe living environment. Coventry University also use the SafeZone app which you can use to ask for help or report a concern to the Protection Service team.
In addition, the reception staff and protection officers can help with a range problems ranging from noisy neighbours to mental health concerns. This support can feel reassuring, especially for students living away from home for the first time.
4. Money made easy!
Unlike private accommodation, where surprise fees have a way of popping up, university-owned accommodation costs are straightforward. You know exactly what you are paying and what is included, with no agency fees and fewer unexpected expenses.
Coventry University also provide a variety of contract lengths which allows your contract to match the academic year, so you are not stuck paying rent over the summer for a room you are not using. Budgeting becomes much simpler when everything is upfront!
5. Made with student life in mind
Coventry University’s accommodation is built for students, which means they come with features you would not always find in private accommodation such as study rooms, communal lounges, on-site laundrettes, secure bike storage, TV rooms and much more.
It is the perfect in-between stage for new students, you gain independence and learn to manage life on your own, but you still have structure and support whilst adjusting to student living!
6. Friends from all over
One of the most exciting parts of living in Coventry University owned accommodation is the diversity. You are likely to meet people from different countries, cultures and courses, all living under the same roof.
Sharing daily life with a variety of people broadens your perspective, creates lifelong memories, and sometimes lifelong friendships!
University-owned accommodation offers a blend of community, convenience, safety and support which makes the transition into student life much smoother. They are social, student friendly and often the best place to find your feet during your first year.
