Your Space
Your Way

Home Away from Home

We believe students should have the power to create the perfect home away from home.
With a personalised booking experience, and customisation of your studio, we help ensure that you feel at home from day one.

your booking
experience

We believe in giving you complete control over your booking. Choose the studio that suits your lifestyle, select the contract length that works best for you, and enjoy the flexibility to start your contract on a date that fits your plans. We also offer a range of payment options to make securing your studio as easy as possible. Your student home away from home, because your Unilife experience should be perfect for you.

How to customise
your booking journey

Choose your Studio
Start Date
Contract Length
Payment Plan
Guarantor
Choose your Studio

Choosing your first home at university is a big step. Our studios are designed for a personalised student living experience with your own ensuite bathroom and fully equipped kitchen. With rooms varying in size, views, orientation and floors, it is important to select a studio that suits your lifestyle, whether you prefer city views, a quieter space, or being close to communal areas for a vibrant social experience.

Start Date

We offer flexible start dates to accommodate around you. Our studios are available to book online from 1st September until 22nd September, subject to your chosen contract length and availability. If you are looking to move in over the summer, please contact us so we can provide you with a bespoke contract.

Contract Length

We offer flexible contract options ranging from 45 to 51 weeks to suit your needs:

  • 45 Weeks: Ideal for undergraduate students who plan to complete their year of study and stay in the city for a few additional weeks after their academic year ends.

  • 51 Weeks: Perfect for postgraduate students on one year courses, or for students who wish to secure the same studio for consecutive years.

 If you are planning to stay in the same studio for multiple years, we recommend booking the 51-week contract.

Payment Plan

Unilife offers four payment plans that a resident can choose when confirming their booking.

No Guarantor Required:
1. One Payment: 1st August 2025.
2. Two Payments: 50% on 1st August 2025 & 50% on 6th January 2026.

UK Guarantor Required:
3. Three Payments: 40% on 1st September 2025, 40% on 6th January 2026, 20% on 16th April 2026.
4. Eleven Payments Due on 1st of each month, 11 equal invoices.

Can I still pay 3 or 4 payments without a UK Guarantor?
If you do not have a UK Guarantor and still wish to pay in 3 or 4 payments, you can contact Housing Hand who will provide guarantor status

Guarantor

When selecting a three or eleven payment plan, students will require a UK guarantor. When completing the contract online, you will be able to enter the name and email address of your chosen guarantor. They will need to provide their ID, proof of UK status, Utility bill and National Insurance.

If booking a dual occupancy studio, we recommend having separate guarantors.

It’s a very nice apartment and very comfortable to live in. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Any problems will be solved promptly.

Bargate House Student

Student Crowd 5 star rating

31 March 2026

This is my final year here! I have enjoyed every single second of it! From having my own kitchen to en-suite to study area everything…

Riverside House Student

Student Crowd 5 star rating

30 March 2026

Jasmin is so amazing! She is very involved and love her.

Riverside House Student

Student Crowd 5 star rating

30 March 2026

Jasmin is amazing #awesome the comunitiy at the property has helped the stay here be enjoyable, i love the weekly events!

Riverside House Student

Student Crowd 5 star rating

27 March 2026

The public areas are cleaned every day, and you can enjoy free coffee and breakfast. This is particularly helpful for those who get up late….

Bargate House Student

Student Crowd 5 star rating

27 March 2026

Customising
studio

Your studio should feel like home from the moment you arrive. At Unilife, we offer customisation options to help you make the space truly yours. Whether it’s choosing a stunning city or river views, adding soft furnishings, or arranging your layout to suit your style, you have the freedom to create a space that truly reflects you.