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Welcome
Useful contacts
Accommodation Service
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/private
Student Wellbeing
This brochure provides information for you to consider the type of accommodation
you would like. For more detailed information, visit www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation
where you will find all of the essential information you need about our
accommodation and the application process.
Whether you are a first-year UK, EU or international undergraduate student,
an international postgraduate student, or a student considering private sector
accommodation, we are committed to providing accommodation that enhances
your university experience.
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Newcastle University
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation
Living in Newcastle
Student accommodation
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There are many reasons for choosing to live in our student accommodation...
You will meet people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds,
and make friends for life in our supportive communities. We have
Facebook pages for all University-owned accommodation, so you
can make friends before you arrive. Visit www.ncl.ac.uk/
accommodation/about/facebook for details.
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Where will
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Newcastle University
Our residences
Undergraduate accommodation ........................................................ 08
Undergraduate and postgraduate accommodation .. 16
Postgraduate accommodation ............................................................... 18
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation
What we offer
All of our accommodation has self-catering facilities, and catered
accommodation is available at Castle Leazes.
All of our bedrooms include a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe and shelving
plus free Internet connection or Wi-Fi.* Laundry facilities, payable on
site, are also provided. You can then choose between:
en suite facilities: bedroom with adjoining pod bathroom,
comprising a private shower, washbasin and toilet
washbasin facilities: bedroom with private washbasin and shared
shower and toilet with your flatmates
standard facilities: bedroom with shared washbasin, shower
and toilet with your flatmates (no private facilities)
Special requirements
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Newcastle University
Undergraduate
accommodation
Castle Leazes
NE2 4NY
University-owned
accommodation
Length of contract: 38 weeks
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation
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castleleazescourt.ncl
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Undergraduate
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libertyplazanewcastle
accommodation
Liberty Plaza
Being catered is
a big bonus and
the social side of living here
is really good... the bar
is brilliant!
NE4 5SA
Managed Partnership
accommodation
Length of contract: 43 weeks
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Newcastle University
Undergraduate
accommodation
Marris House/
Richardson Road
NE2 4AW
University-owned
accommodation
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation
www.facebook.com/
richardsonroad.ncl
accommodation
Park Terrace
Everyone knows
everyone else, its
a great community, and the
proximity to campus is a
massive plus for me!
NE2 4BB
University-owned
accommodation
Length of contract: 38 weeks
Park Terrace is a
fantastic addition to
the accommodation offered
by Newcastle University:
perfect location, ideal price
and friendly neighbours
what more could a
first-year student ask for?
Thomas, Park Terrace
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Undergraduate
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KensingtonPark.ncl
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Newcastle University
Undergraduate
accommodation
The View
NE4 5SA
Managed Partnership
accommodation
Length of contract: 43 weeks
New in September 2014,
The View is an exciting
development next to Newcastle
University Business School and
only a five-minute walk from the
main campus and city centre.
The 18-storey tower offers
en suite rooms in five- and
six-bedroom flats, all with
communal lounge/kitchens and
larger four-foot beds. Theres a
great social/common room for
relaxing, with a games console,
widescreen TV and pool table.
312 en suite rooms
17 deluxe en suite rooms
Facilities include: TV (licence
not included); free Wi-Fi; bicycle
storage; CCTV/entryphone;
24-hour reception.
Note: A deposit payment is required
at the time of the offer being accepted,
with the first terms rent due before
your arrival at the University. For
EU and international students, the
remaining instalments are due in
October and December. If you pay
the full year in advance of your arrival,
you will receive a one point five per
cent discount.
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation
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Downing-Students/
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Undergraduate
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digsstudent
accommodation
Turner Court
NE2 1AA
Managed Partnership
accommodation
Length of contract: 42 weeks
Turner Court is a modern,
vibrant and contemporary
residence which was built in
2013. It is a 10-minute walk
from the campus and city
centre and is also close to
The Ouseburn Valley, which
offers a creative community with
excellent nightlife, music and
theatre venues, and a cinema.
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Newcastle University
Undergraduate
accommodation
Victoria Hall
NE2 1XH
Managed Partnership
accommodation
Length of contract: 42 weeks
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VictoriaHallNewcastle
Undergraduate
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windsorterrace.ncl
accommodation
Windsor Terrace
Victoria Hall is in
a brilliant position
in Newcastle easy and safe
to walk to and back from.
NE2 4HE
University-owned
accommodation
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Windsor Terrace is
very clean and well
laid out. Perfectly located for
the University and the city.
Ben, Windsor Terrace
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Newcastle University
Undergraduate
and postgraduate
accommodation
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bowsdencourt.ncl
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leazesparade.ncl
NE3 1RR
University-owned accommodation
Length of contract: 38 or 50 weeks
Bowsden Court offers a range of attractive
affordable accommodation set in four-storey
blocks. The residence is in South Gosforth (two
miles from the campus), with excellent links
via the Metro transport system. There are
numerous local shops, pubs and food outlets
as well as a large supermarket close by.
The accommodation provides en suite rooms for
undergraduates set in five- or six-bedroom flats
with communal lounge/kitchen areas, which
come complete with flat-screen TV and licence.
For postgraduates, there are large standard rooms
in two-bedroom flats with communal lounge,
kitchen and bathroom.
For students with dependent children, there are
two- and three-bedroom self-contained flats.
136 en suite rooms for undergraduates
22 large standard rooms for postgraduates
43 self-contained flats for families
Facilities include: free Wi-Fi; bicycle storage;
CCTV/entryphone; free parking.
Leazes Parade
NE2 4LB
University-owned accommodation
Length of contract: 38 or 50 weeks
Leazes Parade is a seven-minute walk to the
campus and city centre and is next to Castle
Leazes, so benefits from the on-site facilities
including bar, coffee shop, vending machines,
convenience store, TV room and computer cluster.
Rooms are in a selection of two- to six-bedroom
flats, with communal lounge/kitchen areas and
bathrooms. The larger flats incorporate two
shower rooms and toilets.
236 washbasin rooms
Facilities include: free Wi-Fi; bicycle storage;
CCTV/entryphone; parking (at an additional cost).
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Undergraduate
and postgraduate
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stmarys.ncl
My room is spacious
and the grand hall is
great for meeting people and
having fun. The price for me
was the main selling point
because you get a lot for little.
Easy access to the local shops
and good for exercising if you
like a walk.
Bowsden Court
accommodation
St Marys College
NE4 9YH
University-owned
accommodation
Length of contract:
38 or 50 weeks
St Marys College is located
approximately two miles from
the campus, served by good
bus links to the city centre and
a free courtesy bus, which runs
to the campus each morning
and returns early evening.
Rooms are arranged in flats
offering three to six bedrooms.
All flats have communal
lounge/kitchen areas and
many have two shower rooms
and toilets. Some kitchens/
lounges have been refurbished.
A large communal hall offers a
great space to get together and
has snooker and pool tables,
table tennis, large-screen TV
and vending machines.
366 washbasin rooms
Facilities include: free Wi-Fi;
bicycle storage; CCTV/
entryphone; free parking.
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Newcastle University
Postgraduate
accommodation
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation
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easton.ncl
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windsorterrace.ncl
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henderson.ncl
Postgraduate
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windsorterrace.ncl
accommodation
Easton Flats
Grand Hotel
Henderson Hall
Jesmond Road
University-owned accommodation
University-owned accommodation
University-owned accommodation
University-owned accommodation
NE2 4DY
NE1 7RE
56 en suite rooms
NE7 7UY
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NE2 4EU
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Newcastle University
Postgraduate
accommodation
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation
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KensingtonPark.ncl
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Postgraduate
www.facebook.com/
leazesterrace.ncl
accommodation
Kensington
Terrace
NE2 4BF
University-owned
accommodation
Length of contract: 50 weeks
New in September 2014,
Kensington Terrace is a
converted terrace of nine
houses over four floors,
refurbished to a high standard.
The accommodation comprises
en suite bedrooms and
self-contained studios, all
of which have larger four-foot
beds. Deluxe and superior room
options offer more spacious
bedrooms for those looking for
a little extra space and comfort.
Leazes Terrace
Magnet Court
University-owned accommodation
9 superior rooms
15 studios
35 washbasin rooms
NE1 4LY
NE1 4SP
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Newcastle University
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation
Accommodation guarantee
Guaranteed students
Deadlines
Terms of contract
Attend an Open Day and visit selected residences. For dates and
information about how to book a place, see www.ncl.ac.uk/openday
Once you have applied, you may be invited to a post-application Visit Day
(organised by the academic school you have applied to). You can:
take an Accommodation Tour
Visit www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/tours for more information
attend an Accommodation Talk
Visit www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/tours/talks for more information
Take a virtual tour of our accommodation at
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/about/virtualtours
Useful contacts
Accommodation Service
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www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation
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Private sector
accommodation
Finding accommodation
We provide:
information on all available properties at
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/private/search
advice on letting property in the private sector
Albion House
Barker House
NUstudenthomes
NUstudenthomes
NE1 4NF
NE2 1XR
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Newcastle University
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation
Postgraduate accommodation
Accommodation fees
Room type
Standard
Large standard
Washbasin
Undergraduate accommodation
Large washbasin
En suite
Catered accommodation
Room type
Residence(s)
Weekly rent
Total rent
Length of contract
Washbasin
Castle Leazes
131.74
4,762.10
38 weeks
En suite
Castle Leazes
155.96
5,682.46
38 weeks
Self-catered accommodation
Room type
Standard
Residence(s)
Richardson Road
Washbasin
St Marys College
En suite
Deluxe en suite
Premium en suite
Weekly rent
87.64
Total rent
3,330.32
Length of contract
38 weeks
81.27
3,088.26
38 weeks
Castle Leazes
96.88
3,681.44
38 weeks
Leazes Parade
96.88
3,681.44
38 weeks
Marris House
96.88
3,681.44
38 weeks
Windsor Terrace
96.88
3,681.44
38 weeks
Bowsden Court
106.89
4,061.82
38 weeks
Castle Leazes
121.10
4,601.80
38 weeks
Park Terrace
121.10
4,601.80
38 weeks
Windsor Terrace
121.10
4,601.80
38 weeks
Victoria Hall
119.00
4,998.00
42 weeks
Turner Court
120.95
5,079.90
42 weeks
Liberty Plaza
124.85
5,368.55
43 weeks
The View
128.13
5,509.59
43 weeks
Castle Leazes
135.80
5,160.40
38 weeks
Park Terrace
135.80
5,160.40
38 weeks
Victoria Hall
126.00
5,292.00
42 weeks
The View
138.38
5,950.34
43 weeks
Turner Court
138.38
5,811.96
42 weeks
Liberty Plaza
143.00
6,149.00
43 weeks
* Up to a set amount in Managed Partnership schemes. Rents in family accommodation exclude fuel and water charges.
** University-owned accommodation only. Check individual Managed Partnership accommodation for discount details.
Large en suite
Deluxe en suite
Superior en suite
Single studio
Residence(s)
Easton Flats
Jesmond Road
Bowsden Court
Jesmond Road
St Marys College
Jesmond Road
Leazes Parade
Leazes Terrace
Leazes Terrace
Henderson Hall
Grand Hotel
Kensington Terrace
Leazes Terrace
Magnet Court
Magnet Court
Leazes Terrace
Grand Hotel
Kensington Terrace
Leazes Terrace
Kensington Terrace
Kensington Terrace
Weekly rent
87.64
87.64
87.64
93.45
81.27
96.88
96.88
96.88
104.93
102.48
121.10
121.10
121.10
122.54
122.54
129.15
135.80
135.80
135.80
142.80
149.94
Weekly rent
105.21
Total rent
5,260.50
Length of contract
50 weeks
145.32
156.38
150.38
150.38
159.11
159.11
7,266.00
7,819.00
6,315.96
7,519.00
6,159.83
7,955.50
50 weeks
50 weeks
42 weeks
50 weeks
38 weeks
50 weeks
Weekly rent
133.56
144.62
Total rent
5,170.68
5,598.86
Length of contract
38 weeks
38 weeks
Weekly rent
121.10
149.94
116.41
Total rent
6,193.40
7,668.36
5,953.54
Length of contract
51 weeks
51 weeks
51 weeks
Couple accommodation
Room type
Standard double
Residence(s)
Easton Flats
En suite double
Studio
Leazes Terrace
Leazes Terrace
Magnet Court
Magnet Court
Richardson Road
Richardson Road
One-bedroom flat
Family accommodation
Room type
Two-bedroom flat
Three-bedroom flat
Residence(s)
Bowsden Court
Bowsden Court
NUstudenthomes accommodation
Room type
En suite
Studio
En suite
Residence(s)
Albion House
Albion House
Barker House
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How to apply
Complete your application as soon
as you have received a conditional
or unconditional offer to study at
the University at www.ncl.ac.uk/
accommodation/apply
Register online
Create your personal login using your UCAS
or postgraduate application number
Do not use a school e-mail address when
creating your log-in. Offers are sent over the
summer when its likely you will no longer
have access to this account
Add us to your e-mail safe-senders
You must complete your online application
by 30 June to be covered by the guarantee
(see page 22)
Your preferences
You can choose up to 10 named residences
choosing the maximum number of residences
will improve your chances of being offered
one of your preferences
Remember that small residences will fill quickly,
so look at the number of rooms offered at
each accommodation
If you need a specific room allocation due
to a disability or medical condition, including
any hidden disabilities, include this in your
application. You may not be offered the correct
type of accommodation if you havent advised
us of any requirements and we wont have an
alternative to offer at a later date
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation
Application submitted
What happens next depends on the status
of your offer to study.
Unconditional firm: some students will receive
offers at the beginning of May. If you have not
heard at this time, you should expect to receive
an offer in mid-August onwards
Conditional firm: we cannot process your
application until you receive your unconditional
offer. If this is dependent on exam results, you
will receive an offer within two weeks of
receiving your results
Non-guaranteed: applications received after
30 June or via Insurance or during Clearing/
Adjustment will be processed from 1 September
2015 onwards
Offer of accommodation
If you are allocated University-owned
accommodation you will receive an e-mail
asking you to log back onto the website to
review the offer made to you online
If you are allocated Managed Partnership
accommodation you will be sent an e-mail
directing you to the companys online system,
so you can register and view/accept the offer
made to you or you will receive an e-mail
with several attachments to print and return
(with a pre-payment if required) by the
relevant deadline
Welcome to Newcastle!
Arrive at your accommodation for registration
in September 2015.
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Sport@Ncl
Simple, great value sports membership
Gold Sports Membership
125-station health and fitness suite
Free exercise classes plus all the Silver
level benefits
www.ncl.ac.uk/sport
EAT@NEWCASTLE
Newcastle Universitys in-house
catering operation
Eat@NEWCASTLE is committed to providing
value for money, fresh food and healthy choices.
From large, bustling cafeterias to quick grab-and-go
outlets, coffee shops to catered residences, we have
12 campus outlets that offer students discounts and
a variety of dining experiences. International cuisine,
freshly made deli sandwiches, light bites and hot and
hearty meals, are all on campus to keep your body,
as well as your mind, in shape.
www.ncl.ac.uk/catering