University of Bath undergraduate accommodation costs from £98 a week for a shared room to £315 for a studio at Polden or Green Park House in 2026/27, with most standard rooms between about £163 and £206 and en suites between about £210 and £257. Most contracts are 38 weeks. Bath guarantees a room to first-year full-time undergraduates who make it their firm choice and apply by 1 July. This guide covers rents by residence, the guarantee and what to check before you book.
Prices and dates on this page come from the University of Bath’s undergraduate accommodation prices page for 2026/27 and its 2026/27 accommodation brochure. Check the current price for your room before you apply.
University of Bath residences and rents (2026/27)
The university’s undergraduate prices page lists self-catered rooms and rooms that include an Eat and Drink credit (the weekly price shown excludes the credit). A selection, per week:
| Residence | Room type | Weekly price | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Green, John Wood | Standard shared | £98 | 38 weeks |
| Woodland Court | En suite, shared (with Eat and Drink credit) | £125 | 38 weeks |
| Norwood House, Carpenter House | Standard with washbasin | £163 | 38 weeks |
| Westwood (Mendip and Quarry) | Standard with washbasin | £182 | 38 weeks |
| Eastwood Terrace | Standard with washbasin | £185 | 38 weeks |
| Westwood (Conygre, Cotswold, Wolfson) | Standard with washbasin | £190 | 40 weeks |
| Brendon Court | Standard with washbasin (with Eat and Drink credit) | £194 | 38 weeks |
| Osborne House | En suite | £210 | 38 weeks |
| Scala Court | En suite | £218 | 51 weeks |
| Thornbank Gardens | En suite | £227 | 38 weeks |
| Aquila Court | En suite | £245 | 38 weeks |
| Marlborough Court and Solsbury Court | En suite | £247 | 38 weeks |
| Woodland Court | En suite, large | £257 | 38 weeks |
| Scala Building | Studio | £260 | 51 weeks |
| Polden | En suite shower | £295 | 38 weeks |
| Polden | Studio | £315 | 38 weeks |
The page covers September 2026 to June 2027. Eat and Drink credit is only charged for 33 weeks of the 38-week contract. The 38-week contracts for Eat and Drink accommodation run from Saturday 19 September 2026 to Saturday 12 June 2027, and other contract dates vary by building. Westwood’s Cotswold, Conygre and Wolfson are on 40-week contracts, and the Scala buildings are on 51 weeks.
Accommodation guarantee and deadlines
According to the university’s 2026/27 accommodation brochure, first-year full-time undergraduates are guaranteed accommodation if they receive an offer and make Bath their firm choice, and the university receives their application before the 1 July deadline. Applications open on 6 May. Applications for non-guaranteed accommodation open on 18 August 2026, which is the route for Clearing students, insurance applicants and anyone who missed the guarantee deadline.
Private and shared options
Private purpose-built blocks and shared houses are the usual choices from second year, and prices vary by provider. I could not verify current prices for individual private buildings, so compare each provider’s total cost, bills and contract length. Our guide to university halls versus private student housing explains the differences. If you are studying at Bath Spa University, check its own accommodation pages, as the prices above apply to the University of Bath only.
What to check before you book
- Contract length: 38, 40 or 51 weeks changes the total considerably.
- Whether Eat and Drink credit is included, because the weekly price excludes it.
- Shared room, washbasin, en suite or studio, because the price gap is large.
- The 1 July guarantee deadline and what happens if you miss it.
- Safety basics. See our student accommodation safety guide and checklist.
For the wider costs, read our student budgeting tips. Comparing cities? See our guides to Bristol, Exeter and Southampton, or browse all UK city guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much does University of Bath accommodation cost?
For 2026/27, undergraduate rooms range from £98 a week for a shared room to £315 for a studio. Standard rooms with a washbasin are mostly £163 to £206, and en suites about £210 to £257 outside Polden.
Does the University of Bath guarantee accommodation?
Yes, for first-year full-time undergraduates who make Bath their firm choice and apply before the 1 July deadline. Applications for non-guaranteed accommodation open on 18 August 2026.
How long are University of Bath contracts?
Most are 38 weeks. Cotswold, Conygre and Wolfson in Westwood are 40 weeks, and the Scala buildings are 51 weeks.
What is Eat and Drink credit at Bath?
Some residences include a credit for food and drink. The university says the weekly price shown excludes the credit and that the credit is only charged for 33 weeks of the 38-week contract.
