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Students with specific requirements

Single sex accommodation

All the halls provide mixed-sex accommodation with the exception of Bateson Hall flats, which are single sex due to shared bathroom facilities.  Bateson Hall also has an accommodation block which is solely allocated to female students. Individual flats in other halls can be allocated as single sex depending upon demand. Please specify when applying if this is the type of accommodation you require and Student Housing will do their best to meet your request.

Quieter location

University allocated accommodation provides a lively environment to live and study. Students who wish to experience living in a vibrant hall community but would prefer a calmer study/work environment can request a quieter location. Individual flats or areas across the halls can be designated as quiet flats depending upon demand and Student Housing aim to allocate accordingly.  Please specify when applying if you would prefer a quieter location and Student Housing will do their best to meet your request.

Students with dependants

The University has no family accommodation to offer, but Student Housing can give advice on finding appropriate accommodation. There are many housing agencies in Portsmouth who may also be able to offer suitable accommodation. The local press is also a good source of information.

To avoid causing anxiety to the family as a whole, students are strongly advised to come alone in the first instance (preferably during August) to secure accommodation before moving them to the area.

Students with special needs

There are rooms available in Harry Law, Langstone Flats and Rees Hall that may be suitable for students with disabilities. An example of an accessible room at Rees Hall can be viewed on the virtual tour on the Student Housing website. If you think you need this this type of accommodation, please contact Student Housing to discuss your options and specify your requirements at the time of applying.

Students who may have particular needs but who are not disabled may also like to contact Student Housing to discuss their situation.

Postgraduate and mature students

Postgraduate and mature students have further options to consider. Trafalgar Studios are prioritised for postgraduate students, depending upon demand and availability. Individual flats in the halls can also be allocated for postgraduate and mature students. Please specify when applying if this is the type of accommodation you require and Student Housing will do their best to meet your request.

Twin rooms

A very limited number of shared bathroom, en suite and studio twin study bedroom facilities are available in selected hall locations. Applicants considering this option due to the cost benefits should be mindful of the implications of sharing a study bedroom and be sure that they will be content to share close personal space with another person for the duration of the academic year. Where a hall room is let on a twin basis, the rent will be adjusted so that each occupant is only paying 65 per cent of the normal single let rate.

Some twin rooms will have two combination 'study beds' which combine single bed and personal desk space. The study bed is specially designed to offer daytime use as a study desk and then neatly folds away to offer a standard single bed for sleeping. Due to space restrictions, some rooms will have limited storage for suitcases; however, each study bed does incorporate unlocked personal storage sace for books and personal possessions.

Priority for these rooms will be given to students who already know someone they wish to share with and where both students have indicated this on their accommodation applications. Early application is advised to avoid disappointment.