Student Accommodation Near University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich is a leading modern public university which was founded in 1890. It was granted university status and renamed in 1992. The university is situated on a world heritage site by the bank of the Thames and offers a range of subjects across its four faculties. The university has a student population of around 25,000 students from over 120 countries, the majority of which are undergraduate. It has won three Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education and was also awarded a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

If you’re a first-year undergraduate student then getting accommodation in one of the halls of residence is guaranteed. The University office also helps students find privately rented accommodation in University of Greenwich-approved housing.

There are many private accommodations known as purpose-built student accommodations (PBSA) located within walking distance from the university campuses. These off-campus alternatives are available for both domestic and international students. Students going to study in London can book student accommodation Greenwich through various accommodation provider websites like University Living. 

During their stay in Greenwich, students can opt to stay in one to two-bedroom student apartments with a common area, private bathrooms, and kitchen as shared living spaces. You can also opt for a studio which is a self-contained room in which you get an en-suite bathroom and private bedroom. Also, the living area and kitchen are also not shared with other residents, unlike ensuite rooms. To make life easy for students there are various onsite amenities and appliances like dishwasher, washing machine, and microwave/oven. The communal living area is equipped with a TV and seats so you can watch the latest movies and shows with your friends.

These student housings are located in student-friendly areas which are close to the campuses. You can also find the city centre located at a commutable distance from the residence. There is a wide selection of local restaurants, bars, city attractions that are all within travelling distance. For example - Lewisham Residence is just 17 minutes away by Docklands Light Railway from the University of Greenwich. The famous live music venue, New Cross Inn is also just a short ride away by public transport.

Most of these student residences are placed in the heart of the city offering good connectivity by public transport like buses, trains, and trams. These properties are strategically located at a short distance away for nearest bus stops and tram stations. Easy connectivity makes travelling around the city quite easy for students. The train stations are also located at a walking distance from some properties which makes it quite easy to travel beyond the city limits.