The University of Chichester maintains a wide range of accommodation types for its students, to ensure that every lifestyle and need is catered for. All of the accommodation managed by the university is run by professional staff, meaning that students can depend on secure, comfortable living arrangements alongside 24/7 access to professional accommodation support.
With options of on or off-campus, including catered or self-catered halls, all accommodation options are well-equipped with high-speed wired and Wi-Fi internet access, heating and electricity included in the rent. Prices start from £145 per week for an average 40-week contract.
For those looking to rent from a private property owner, the university has a registered landlord scheme where all properties must be accredited through the local authority Accreditation Scheme before students agree to rent.
The scheme ensures that eligible housing has been inspected by the university and Environmental Health Officers and meets all health and safety requirements. As a result, students at Chichester are able to enjoy comfortable living so they can focus on getting the most out of their studies and student lifestyle.
University of Chichester students on Whatuni say:
“Halls are great to make new friends!”
“Helpful and kind maintenance team members, friendly security guards and overall great amenities.”
“Good sized en-suite and any issues are promptly dealt with!! Good value for money.”
The university’s subject-specific facilities are renowned for their quality and range and form the basis of Chichester’s excellence as an institution.
The £35 million Engineering and Digital Technology Park on the Bognor Regis campus offers dedicated training to aspiring STEM students.
The university also has specialised physiology labs, biomechanics labs, a sports therapy teaching clinic and a rehab room for sports science programmes. Additionally, there is a gym, rugby pitch, football pitches, J-track and sports dome for a multitude of sports.
The modern library and IT services are located on each campus and have Wi-Fi, open access workstations, printing facilities, individual study rooms and group working spaces. The collection houses over 260,000 volumes in total, as well as over 500,000 e-books, 4,500 e-journals and 100,000 streamed media clips.
The library is open 24 hours a day for the peak weeks of each semester and has extended hours during reading weeks and Easter holidays.
The Creative and Digital Technologies Department has industry-standard digital video-editing facilities, multimedia production and publishing software. It also has Mac/PC-based video editing suites and professional recording studios.
The ShowRoom theatre is a multi-purpose lecture and performance studio with the latest sound and lighting systems. Dance students also use this for performances as well as a number of other studio spaces.
University of Chichester students on Whatuni say:
“The university has great facilities and great lecturers.”
“Being a sport student the facilities are excellent from a gym to a sports dome fit for all.”
“The facilities and equipment available to all students is amazing.”
Find out more about the accommodations and facilities in person at the uni.
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As well as a wide range of courses, studying at University of Chichester offers you loads of opportunities to boost your CV thanks to the careers department. You might even have the chance to do a work placement or sandwich year during your degree.
As well as providing you with opportunities to develop academically and professionally, you'll have a wide range of clubs and societies to join. You'll be able to pick up a new hobby and make loads of new friends by joining some of the clubs and societies on offer at University of Chichester.
The world is your oyster! Of course, the exact options open to you will depend on which subject you choose to study. Employers often look to hire graduates, so you can be sure that your degree will give you a wider range of employment opportunities.
No matter what degree you choose, however, you'll have option of going on to further study. If you want to keep studying, your undergraduate degree will enable you to go on to a master's degree or even a PhD.
If you opt to live in uni halls, you'll benefit from free WiFi and all-inclusive rent. Rent for uni halls also includes security and maintenance, so you can be sure you'll be well-looked after. There are several accessible rooms available, which are adapted for disabled students.
Halls also have communal areas such as kitchen facilities where you can meet your flatmates over a cup of tea. You'll also have access to dining facilities where you can share a meal with other students in your accommodation.
