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6 WWW.STIR.AC.UK/STUDENTS/CAMPUS_INFO YOUR NEW HOME “The campus has a relaxed atmosphere and I enjoy living in its ambience. There are great benefits to staying on campus too. It takes just five minutes to walk from my flat to the lecture theatres and library.” Bhavneesh Sharma, India (Marketing)
Your new home Living away from home: it is a major part of the university experience. Here is some key information which will hopefully answer your questions. Please get in touch to find out more. if you ARE an undergraduate STUDENT You may live in residences on campus. These overlook the loch and are just a few minutes’ walk from all main facilities. Alternatively, if you would prefer flat accommodation off campus, this can also be provided. Residences have 24-hour staff on hand to ensure a safe and secure environment. In addition, communal self-catering kitchen facilities create a superb social atmosphere. You will be guaranteed accommodation in your first year, provided an online application is received by 25 August. If you’re coming here from outside the EU, you’ll be guaranteed accommodation each year. if you ARE a postgraduate STUDENT You have the chance to stay in accommodation specifically reserved for postgraduate students. We aim to offer these rooms to everyone who applies. These are usually shared flats or houses off campus, within easy reach of both the University and city centre. if you ARE a study abroad student You are guaranteed University-owned or managed accommodation, either on or off campus. You will normally be offered a room in an apartment sharing with other students. PER MONTH what are the rooms like? We offer a wide range. Altogether, we provide just under 2,000 places on the main campus, and a further 800 places in shared flats in Stirling and nearby Bridge of Allan. Largely rooms are a single study bedroom with shared kitchen/bathroom facilities. There are also some en suite rooms. Nearly all are networked, so you can link your PC to our high-speed network. The majority of the campus is suitable for wheelchairs and some accommodation has specially adapted facilities. Please contact residential services as soon as possible to discuss your requirements. what about food? All our accommodation is self-catering, with shared kitchen facilities. There are several supermarkets near the University, plus a range of independent and speciality food shops. If you prefer not to cook, there are plenty of on-campus catering outlets offering good value food. We offer student discounts to help your money go that little bit further. What does it cost? Rent £246 – £411 £2,353 – £3,702 Insurance £10 £90 Books/stationery £25 £225 Food/household goods £140 £1,260 Clothing £30 £270 Leisure/entertainment £100 £900 Telephone £25 £225 TV Licence £15 £135 TOTAL £591 – £756 £5,458 – £6,807 Stirling has a relatively low cost of living, compared to other parts of the UK. Here’s a typical budget for an undergraduate student living in a hall of residence: PER ACADEMIC YEAR (TWO SEMESTERS) 7 YOUR NEW HOme WWW.STIR.AC.UK/STUDENTS/CAMPUS_INFO
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