If you’re thinking about going to university, here’s what you need to know about student accommodation at Newcastle University.
Explore where you could live, the types of rooms available, shared spaces, and how you’ll feel safe, supported and settled into student life
At Newcastle, we have:
All residences offer modern, high-quality accommodation across two student villages – Park View and Kensington/Park – creating strong, supportive communities.
Wherever you live, you’ll have a great experience with us, that’s why we’re ranked 3rd in the UK for our student accommodation (Uni Compare 2026).
‘Everyone I know ended up happy where they landed. Newcastle University's accommodation is good quality across the board. So, if you’re stressing about applying, don’t!’
Issy
Private accommodation – owned and managed by private landlords – is available in the city but doesn’t feature in this blog.
Newcastle University is based in the heart of our city, with all our residences either on campus or just minutes away on foot or by quick and affordable public transport. That means, you’ll always be close to lectures, shops, cafés, and leisure facilities.
‘My accommodation was in an amazing location, so close to all my classes and near enough to the city centre for it to be convenient but not too busy.’
Stephanie
Starting university comes with a lot to think about, so we offer an Accommodation Guarantee.
If you’re a new undergraduate or postgraduate student and meet our criteria, you’re guaranteed a room with us.
To qualify, you must be a new, single student applying for a full year’s accommodation
Deadlines apply, so find out what you need to do and when, plus other eligibility criteria here.
We have over 5,000 rooms – and nearly 90% of them have private en suite facilities!
Grouped into self-catering flats, you’ll have your own bedroom but share a kitchen and living area with other students.
All bedrooms include a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe and shelving. You can then choose rooms with:
We also have a limited number of one-bedroom studios with private lounge, kitchen and bathroom, as well as self-contained two- and three-bedroom family accommodation.
Explore our accommodation here.
'I settled in very quickly. Having an ensuite bathroom and a decent-sized room gave me space for myself to live independently.'
Katie
Open-plan lounges, well-equipped kitchens and dining areas make our shared flats stylish and social.
After that, the facilities you’ll enjoy will depend on your residence. They can include communal games and cinema rooms, bike stores, study areas and on-site laundrettes.
What won’t vary is the high spec of your accommodation. Our residences are regularly refurbished – that means you’ll live in modern, well-equipped accommodation that’s been designed for student life.
Adapted facilities, including wheelchair accessible rooms, Braille kitchen equipment, adjustable beds and desks, are available, too. Find out about our inclusive accommodation here.
‘My accommodation was a super social place to live, with great facilities and a brilliant kitchen and living area that made it easy for me and my flatmates to spend time together.’
Sophie
In University-owned accommodation, there’s always someone around to help. Our friendly Customer Services teams man the reception desks, while our Residence teams keep everything running the way it should.
Our ResLife programme will also help you settle in.
Each student village has a dedicated ResLife team that organises:
‘Living in university accommodation has been a really positive experience for me. The location was convenient for getting to campus and into the city, and the accommodation felt safe and well-managed.’
Yuying
Yes! Our residences have entry-phone systems, CCTV and help points. Support is available on-site during office hours at most of our residences, with a 24/7 Security Team available outside those times.
Our free SafeZone app also lets you request help anytime.
Find out how we’ll keep you safe.