University of Bradford Accommodation

About the University of Bradford 

1.  The University of Bradford distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Cycling - 7-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

• Train - 5-10 minutes 

• Taxi - 5 -10 minutes 

2. The University of Bradford has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £2,700/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security. 

3. The University of Bradford follows a trimester academic year system. Each semester has around 12-15 weeks.

4. The best month to book a University of Bradford on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is in May. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally starts with:

• New undergraduate - May 

• New postgraduate - June  

• For returning students- July  

The University of Bradford Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Bradford. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £350/ month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular Bradford Uni accommodation options include iQ Arkwright House and Horton House.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £450/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended University of Bradford housing 65 Inch TV with 2 Bedroom House, Student Homestay Ltd - Bradford , and City Centre Studio in the heart of Bradford City.  

Secure a Private Student Room Near the University of Bradford Without a University Offer Letter

iQ Studnet Accommodation accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near the University of Bradford

1. Great Horton 

Great Horton’s average rent is around £100 /week i.e (£425/month). It’s a 10-minute walk from campus. Some student accommodations near Bradford University include iQ Arkwright House, Horton House, and Longside House. 

• Walking- 5-10 minutes

• Bus - 10  minutes

• Cycling - 5 minutes

2. Manningham

Manningham’s average rent is around £88/week i.e (£375/month). It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodations near Bradford University include Arkwright House, Horton House, and Longside House. 

• Walking- 15 minutes

• Bus - 12 minutes

• Cycling - 10 minutes

• Train - 5 minutes 

3. Wibsey

Wibsey’s average rent is around £105/week i.e (£450/month). It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to the University of Bradford include Horton House, Longside House, and Arkwright House.

• Walking- 20 minutes

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Cycling - 15 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.