Bang in the centre of Bournemouth and just a short walk away from the beach, our en suite shared apartments and studios are the ideal location for anyone studying at Bournemouth University, Arts University Bournemouth, and Bournemouth and Poole College. This South Coast town combines relaxed living with plenty of buzzy atmosphere – the perfect student combo.
Come to study but bring your swimming costume – Bournemouth has seven miles of sandy beaches, and watersports and seaside living are all part of the student experience when you come here. The Jurassic Coast is famous for its dinosaurs but Bournemouth is a hub for creatives and digital innovators – be a part of its exciting new future.
Bournemouth is a hotspot of creative media talent, with many students heading straight to work in the film and digital industries after their degrees. Bournemouth University curates the annual BFX Festival – recognised as one of the leading animation, film and games festivals in the world. If art and dance are more your thing, check out the Pre-Raphaelite paintings at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, performances at Pavilion Dance South West and the Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival.
Once a haunt for smugglers, Bournemouth developed into a spa town where people came to enjoy the fresh sea air and restorative dips in the sea. Our centrally located student accommodation puts you within walking distance of the pier, parks and gardens, and seven miles of glorious sandy beaches that still attract thousands of visitors – and students – today.
Bournemouth’s vibrant nightlife will keep you busy, with live comedy, gigs, pubs and clubs. During the day, there’s the towns many cafes and shops to visit. Take advantage of Bournemouth’s beach location to paddle board, kayak, surf and scuba dive, or venture a little further to explore Dorset’s stunning Jurassic coast.
Bournemouth is well connected by road and train to all parts of the country. It’s also close to ferry services and has its own airport, for easy trips abroad. Within the town, most hotspots are a short walk from our student housing, and there are bus and bike hire services if you want to travel further.
