Booking forms are sent with the Welcome Guide to all international students who accept an offer of a place. It is important for international students to have warm, comfortable accommodation within easy reach of all University activities. Non-EU international students are also offered campus accommodation for their final year of study. Campus accommodation offers students a choice of halls or apartments, many of which include bedrooms with en-suite facilities. Some accommodation is available during the Christmas and Easter vacations for those who do not wish to travel home.
All accommodation has cooking facilities for students who wish to cater for themselves.
Alternatively, there are many restaurants and cafes throughout the campus which are open to all students and which cater for a variety of tastes. The University's Accommodation Office offers guidance and access to accommodation for students who choose to live in the local community and especially to all students during their second year, when they live off campus. The International Office organises an extensive programme of trips to places of interest throughout the UK, as well as parties and other activities in term time and during the vacations. There are many international cultural societies, including the International Students' Association, which organise other events, including an annual 'One World Week' and 'World Party'. Assistance may also be sought at any time from the experienced staff in the International Office, each of whom is familiar with a different part of the world.