student accommodation

There are a number of transport options near your canvas student accommodation. ECU Transit offers a comprehensive bus system with several routes that circulate around the main campus, as well as service to outlying areas like the health sciences campus and commuter park-and-ride lots. A point-to-point, Transit On-Demand van service also operates at night to ensure safe connections to evening routes when regular bus service ends.

You’ll be able to access UCL (Gower Street Campus) in just 20-minutes by public transport from your Southampton student accommodation, as well as London Metropolitan University and Kings College. You’ll also be just a short walk from Blackhorse Road tube station, meaning you can get to central London in a matter of minutes. There’s so much to see and do in the local area, too, with incredible shopping, amazing restaurants and bars, and award-winning parks for you and your flatmates to enjoy.

In your fully-furnished studio or en-suite apartment, you’ll find everything you need for your studies, including a comfortable bed, study desk and chair, bookshelves and plenty of storage space. You’ll also have access to your very own private bathroom, and a kitchen that’s been fully equipped with everything you need to cook up a storm. The community facilities here are equally impressive, with social spaces, a cinema room and more, along with onsite and virtual events, 24-hour team support and wellbeing support.

There are also several bus routes in Southampton student accommodation

When you’re not exploring the local area, head back to your student flat and relax in the on-site gym or enjoy some quiet time with a movie in the cinema room. You’ll also have the chance to take advantage of the free high-speed WiFi and on-site maintenance and laundry services.

If you’re after some serious retail therapy you can head over to the West Quay shopping Southampton student accommodation and lose yourself for a few hours with hundreds of shops and cafes to choose from. There is a Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose too, so you are sure to find your favourites here. If you prefer a smaller independent shop there are still a few on the High Street (including a proper sweet shop and a newsagent that sells international newspapers).

Student accommodation facilitates interaction with peers from diverse backgrounds and cultures. This exposure fosters social skills, broadens perspectives, and promotes mutual understanding among students, creating a multicultural and inclusive community on campus.

There are also several bus routes in Southampton, some of which are operated by the Uni Link service specifically for students. Other operators include Bluestar, First Bus and Xelabus. The city is pretty flat, so if you are staying in one of the centrally located student houses, walking and cycling can be a good option too.