£295pw
Ground floor, single occupancy, small double bed, study desk, 42″ TV, ensuite, kitchenette.
18 SQM
Single Occupancy
Small Double
Private Kitchen
Ensuite Bathroom
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in our Classic Studios, designed with Students in mind. Located on the ground floor of Bargate House, these studios are ideal for a personalised living experience.
Enjoy your own private ensuite bathroom, a fully fitted kitchenette with a microwave/oven, cooker, fridge, and freezer, and unwind with your 43” Smart TV, with a TV licence included.
Each studio also features a comfortable ¾ double bed, a large study desk with integrated shelving, and ample storage solutions, including a full-sized wardrobe, underbed storage, and plenty of kitchen cabinetry, so you will never run out of space and for added peace of mind, Unilife also provides contents insurance through Endsleigh, giving you extra reassurance that your belongings are protected.
Stay secure with key fob access, CCTV and a video intercom system that lets you communicate with someone at the front entrance, perfect for friends, deliveries or takeaways.
This is Your Space, Your Way. We give you complete control with your booking and customising your studio. You have the freedom to create a space that truly reflects you to help ensure that you feel at home from day one.
£295.00pw
£325.00pw
£320pw
1st & 2nd floor, single occupancy, small double bed, study desk, 42″ TV, ensuite, kitchenette.
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in our Classic Plus Studios, designed with Students in mind. Located on the first & second floors of Bargate House, these studios are ideal for a personalised living experience.
£320.00pw
£350.00pw
£330pw
2nd, 3rd & 4th floor, single occupancy, small double bed, study desk, 42″ TV, ensuite, kitchenette.
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in our Premium Studios, designed with Students in mind. Located on the third & fourth floors of Bargate House, these studios are ideal for a personalised living experience.
£330.00pw
£360.00pw
£350pw
4th floor south facing, single occupancy, small double bed, study desk, 42″ TV, ensuite, kitchenette.
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in our Premium Studios, designed with Students in mind. Located on the forth floor of Bargate House with South facing views over the city, these studios are ideal for a personalised living experience.
£380.00pw
£415pw
All floors, spacious, quality furnishings, double bed, ensuite, Wi-Fi, 42″ TV, kitchenette.
24 SQM
Dual Occupancy
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in our VIP Studios, designed with Students in mind. Located on the first, second, third & fourth floors of Bargate House, these exclusive studios are ideal for a personalised living experience.
Each studio also features a comfortable full sized double bed, a large study desk with integrated shelving, and ample storage solutions, including a full-sized wardrobe, underbed storage, and plenty of kitchen cabinetry, so you will never run out of space and for added peace of mind, Unilife also provides contents insurance through Endsleigh, giving you extra reassurance that your belongings are protected.
£415.00pw
£425pw
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in our VIP Plus Studios, designed with Students in mind. Located on the first, second, third & fourth floors of Bargate House, these exclusive studios are ideal for a personalised living experience.
£425.00pw
Unilife are proud winners of Best Student Wellbeing in the UK 2025.
This incredible achievement comes alongside our Platinum Certification as a leading student accommodation operator. A recognition earned through our partnership with the Global Student Living Index, where our amazing residents rated us across every aspect of life at Unilife.
We were also proud finalists for Best Student Community & Best Small Operator.
Dedicated City Manager
Study Area
Content Insurance
24/7 Wellbeing Support
Community Hub
Grab & Go Breakfast
PS5 and Switch
Wisdom Wellbeing Mobile App
Cinema Room
Unlimited Hot Drinks
Mahjong Table
Structured Counselling
Karaoke Machine
£100 Laundry Card
24/7 Gym
Legal, Medical & Finance Support
Opening September 2024, Bargate House is Southampton’s newest premium student accommodation, rich in history as a former Bank of England building from 1938 to 1986. The historic facade now welcomes you to the ultimate student living experience in Southampton.
With 122 studios, we offer a personalised student experience. Ben, Juan Fran, and our team are here to create a vibrant community and support you every step of the way.
Located seconds from shops, bars, and restaurants, WestQuay is just a 3-minute walk, Solent University is 10 minutes away, and the University of Southampton is 25 minutes by bus.
Step inside your future home with our immersive 3D Matterport tour. Explore every corner of our Luxury studios and vibrant communal spaces.
If you would prefer to view the property in person, you can book a viewing here
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Our VIP and VIP Plus studios at Bargate House offer the perfect space to live and grow together. Share the experience, split the rent and enjoy luxury living at an affordable price with free dual occupancy.
Unilife is proud to be one of the few student accommodation providers in Southampton that welcomes couples student accommodation.
We provide every student with a Health Assured membership to the student assistance programme. It is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Our Unilife students use their membership on a daily basis to support with: Stress, Anxiety, Alcohol, Drugs, Housing, Money, Relationship, Sexual, Gender Identity and much more.
It is your membership and completely confidential and individual to your tenancy. No information is shared with the Unilife team.
Bargate House Student
12 December 2025
30 October 2025
13 October 2025
Operations Manager
House Supervisor
Facilities & Maintenance Manager
Sales Executive
Southampton University: City South Campus (10 minute walk)
Solent University (10minutes walk)
Southampton University (25 minutes bus journey)
Southampton Rail Station (10 minute walk)
Southampton bus station (10 minute walk)
Southampton airport (10 minute walk)
Westquay Shopping (2minute walk)
Supermarket (1minute walk)
High Street Shops (1 minute walk)
Westquay (2 minutes walk)
Nightclubs (5 minutes walk)
St Marys Football (15 minute walk)
Plans changed? Whether you didn’t get your place or decided to study somewhere else, our No Place, No Stay policy means you can book with total confidence.
Visa issues? If your visa is delayed or you’re unable to secure approval, our No Visa, No Stay policy allows you to cancel your booking without any added stress.
Your booking includes a 48-hour cooling-off window. After this, you’re liable for your contract. Cancellations can only be made under our No Place, No Stay or No Visa, No Stay policies.
Know someone looking for their next student home? When you refer a friend to Unilife, both you and the new student will receive £250 cash. It is that easy. Share the experience, enjoy the rewards!
Book as a group of 3 or more and enjoy an exclusive reward worth up to £500.
Receive 1 week’s free rent plus £250 cashback as a thank-you for choosing to live together at Unilife. It’s our way of giving your group a head start on the year.
T&Cs: All bookings must be made on the same day. Free rent is applied as a rent credit. Cashback is paid separately. Minimum group size of 3. Maximum total incentive value £500 per booking. Subject to availability.
Head to our booking page and click book now on your preferred studio to begin.
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Once the deposit payment has reached us, the property manager wll be notified to co-sign the contract. We will verify your personal details and documents before finalising your booking. You will then receive a copy of your assured short hold email with the assured shorthold tenancy and how to rent guide.
If you are looking to arrive earlier than a check in date shown on the booking page, please contact our sales team here. They will be able to manually search for the availability and send a contract direct to your email, subject to availability.
Yes, a £300 deposit is required to secure your studio. This deposit is refundable at the end of your tenancy, subject to room condition. Once your contract is signed and completed, we will also require a pre-rent instalment of £500 to confirm your booking. This payment is due 7 days after completion and is deducted from the total rent due.
Visit our booking page here. Select the property and studio you are interested in and press book now. This will take you to our secure booking system where you can complete your reservation. If you need any support with the booking process, please reach out to our friendly sales team here.
To secure a studio with Unilife, the following payments are required:
1. £300 deposit is required upon signature of contract. It is refundable at the end of the tenancy, subject to room status. 2. Once the contract has been counter signed by our city manager, a pre-rent instalment of £500 is due.
You can book a Unilife studio at our city centre locations if you are a student aged 18 and over and in full time education, whether studying a Pre-sessional, Undergraduate or Postgraduate course, for the length of your studies.
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