Moving into University accommodation

Moving into your new home can be a busy and exciting time. So you can feel at home right away, we aim to make the process as simple as possible.

Rather than us allocating you a room, you can choose the exact one to suit you and your budget through our online booking system.

If you're a postgraduate student, you will be able to book your room through the Accommodation Portal as soon as you've applied for accommodation. If you’ve chosen to stay in one of our student villages, you will need to pay a £550 Advance Payment to secure your booking. This is an initial payment towards your fees, not a deposit, which means you won’t get it back at the end of your contract.

If you have chosen to live with one of our trusted accommodation partners, they will be in touch with you directly within a few days to confirm your booking.

If you’re an undergraduate student, applied for accommodation by our Guarantee Scheme deadline, and your place at University of Birmingham is confirmed, you’ll be invited to book your room within five days of A-level Results Day.

If you didn't apply by the deadline, you will be invited to book a room in Birmingham, either with us or one of our trusted accommodation partners, by 20 August.

How to book your room

What happens when I arrive?

On your moving-in day, you should plan to arrive directly to your accommodation village within your pre-booked timeslot. Our arrival timeslots have been carefully designed to help manage the flow of traffic. It is therefore important that you try to arrive for your timeslot. We know delays can happen though. If you get stuck in traffic and miss your timeslot, don't panic. When you arrive to your accommodation site, let staff know and they will slot you in as soon as they can.

When you arrive at your village, please follow any signage around entrances and exits to help us make sure we can get everybody in safely and efficiently.

Accommodation addresses and where to check in

The Vale Village

Unless you’re living at Maple Bank, your student ID card is the key to your room. You can therefore move straight into your accommodation if you have this. Our friendly Welcome team will be on hand to support you if there's anything you need.

If you’re a UK student, you should receive your ID card in the post in the weeks before your arrival. If you haven’t, you can collect an access card from your village’s reception during Arrivals Weekend. International student? You will need to collect your student ID card from your village reception on arrival.

Don’t forget to bring photo ID and your student number with you; we can’t give you your student ID, access card, or room keys without it. Proof of booking is also helpful.

Shackleton

Shackleton, Mason Way, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3SX

If you require an access card or need to collect your student ID card, please visit Shackleton reception (B15 3SX) on arrival. This is open 24/7, so you won’t have to wait to access your room.

Aitken, Chamberlain, and Elgar Court

Chamberlain, Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3AT
Chamberlain Tower, Church Road, Birmingham, B15 3AS
Aitken, Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3SZ
Elgar Court, Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3SS

Your arrivals reception is at Chamberlain Tower (B15 3AS). You can collect your student ID or access card from here between 11:30 and 18:00 on Friday 20 September or 7:00 and 22:00 on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. Outside of these times, please visit our 24-hour reception at Shackleton (B15 3SX).

Mason

Flats 1-68, Mason, Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2RQ
Flats 69-159, Mason, Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2RU

Your arrivals reception is based at Mason lounge, adjacent to the laundrette (B15 2RU). You can collect your student ID or access card from here between 11:30 and 18:00 on Friday 20 September or 7:00 and 22:00 on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. Outside of these times, please visit our 24-hour reception at Shackleton (B15 3SX).

Please note, if you're living in Mason Block 4, you cannot check-in until Saturday 21 September, nor collect your student ID or access card until this date.

Maple Bank

Flats 1-9 Maple Bank, Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TF
Flats 10-51 Maple Bank, Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TE
Flats 52-87 Maple Bank, Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TF

You will have a physical room key. Please visit your arrivals reception in the Maple Bank car park (B15 3TE) to get yours and collect your student ID card if you're an international student.

Reception is open from 11:30 and 18:00 on Friday 20 September, and between 7:00 and 22:00 on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September.

Outside of these hours, please visit our 24-hour reception at Shackleton (B15 3SX).

Please note, if you're living in Maple Bank Block 8, you cannot check-in until Saturday 21 September, nor collect your student ID or access card until this date.

Tennis Court and Green Community

Green Community, Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2RB
Flats 1-66, Tennis Court, Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2RE
Flats 67-102, Tennis Court, Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2RF
Flats 103-138, Tennis Court, Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2RB
Flats 139-144, Tennis Court, Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2RE
Flats 145-156, Tennis Court, Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2RF

Your arrivals reception is based in Green Community (B15 2RB). You can collect your student ID or access card from here between 11:30 and 6pm on Friday 20 September or 7:00 and 10:00 on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. Outside of these times, please visit our 24-hour reception at Shackleton (B15 3SX).

Please note, if you're living in Tennis Court Block 3, you cannot check-in until Saturday 21 September, nor collect your student ID or access card until this date.

Pritchatts Park Village

Your student ID card is the key to your room. You can therefore move straight into your accommodation if you have this. Our friendly Welcome team will be on hand to support you if there's anything you need.

Don’t forget to bring photo ID and your student number with you; we can’t give you your student ID, access card, or room keys without it. Proof of booking is also helpful.

If you require an access card or need to collect your student ID card, please visit Pritchatts House reception (B15 2QX) on arrival. This is open 24/7, so you won’t have to wait to access your room.

If you're living at any of the following residences, you cannot check-in, nor collect your student ID or access card, until Saturday 21 September:

Ashcroft Townhouses Block 5
Pritchatts Road Townhouses, Building numbers 15-23
3, 7, 9 and 11 Pritchatts Road Studios

Pritchatts Park addresses

Oakley Court, Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2QW
Ashcroft, Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2QU
The Spinney, Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2QU
Pritchatts House, Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2QX

Ashcroft and Oakley Court Townhouses

Flat 34-42, Ashcroft, Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2QU
Flat 43-55, Ashcroft, Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2QU
Flat 22-26, 7A Oakley Court, Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2QW

Pritchatts Road Townhouses

11A Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2PS
13A Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2PS
15 Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2PS
17 Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2PS
19 Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2PS
21 Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2PS
23 Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2PS

Pritchatts Road Studios

3 Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2QU
7 Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2QU
9 Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2QU
11 Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2QU

Selly Oak Village

Bournbrook

Bournbrook, Aston Webb Boulevard, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B15 2GR

Your arrivals reception is at Bournbrook Block A (B15 2QR). You can collect your student ID or access card from here between 11:30-17:00 on Friday 20 September or 9:00-17:00 on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. Outside of these times, please visit our Jarratt Hall reception (B29 6FQ), which is open 24/7.

Jarratt Hall

Flats 1-87, Jarratt Hall, Dale Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6FQ
Flats 88-154, Jarratt Hall, Dale Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6FG

If you require an access card or need to collect your student ID card, please visit Jarratt Hall reception (B29 6FQ) on arrival. This is open 24/7, so you won’t have to wait to access your room.

Partner accommodation

Calthorpe Court

Calthorpe Court, Pershore Rd, Birmingham, B5 7QF

You can arrive at your new home at Calthorpe Court (B5 7QF) between 9:00-17:00 on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. Outside of these hours, the accommodation's security team will be on hand to give you your keys. Don't forget to bring photo ID and a copy of your tenancy agreement with you.

Calthorpe Court has its own car park. Our welcome team will help you find somewhere to park and unload.

If you have any questions about moving in, please contact Homes for Students directly on 0372 291 3016.

Broderick House

Broderick House, 140 Bath Row, Birmingham, B15 1NQ

You can arrive at your new home at Broderick House (B15 1NQ) between 08:00-20:00 on Saturday 21 September and between 08:00-16:00 on Sunday 22 September.

iQ should have been in contact with you directly about booking an arrivals timeslot. If they haven't, please get in touch with them at broderickhouse@iqstudentaccommodation.com. You can also give them a call on 0121 201 3160. If you arrive after 4pm on the Sunday, Broderick House's friendly security team will be there to help you settle in.

The iQ team will advise you where to park. You can also park for free at the University's North East Car Park (B15 2SA). However, you will need to catch a train from University Station to Five Ways to get back to Broderick House.

Queen's Hospital Close

Queen's Hospital Close, Bath Row, Birmingham, B15 1NH

You can arrive at your new home at Queen's Hospital Close (B15 1NH) between 9:00-17:00 on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. Outside of these hours, Queen's Hospital Close's friendly security team will be available to show you where you need to go.

Queen's Hospital Close has its own car park. Our welcome team will be available between the hours above to show you where to park and help you settle in.

If you have any questions about moving in, please contact Host directly on 0121 258 1770.

Belgrave View

Belgrave View, 1 Belgrave Middleway, Birmingham, B5 7AJ

You can arrive at your new home at Belgrave View (B5 7AJ) between 10:00-00:00 on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. Belgrave View's reception is open 24/7 to help you settle in as soon as you arrive.

Belgrave View has its own car park, and our welcome team will be on hand to direct you to a space. They will also help you get settled in, along with your accommodation's friendly team.

If no spaces are available, you will be directed to park in the University's North East Car Park (B15 2SA), which offers free parking over Arrivals Weekend.

If you have any questions about moving in, please contact Campus Living Villages directly on 0161 850 6664.

The Metalworks

The Metalworks, 50 Aston Webb Boulevard, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B15 2GG

You can arrive at your new home at The Metalworks (B15 2GG) between 08:00-20:00 on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. The Metalworks' friendly reception team will help get you settled in.

You should have received an email inviting you to book an arrival slot from Homes for Students. If you haven't, please get in touch with them at salesenquiries@wearehomesforstudents.com. You can also call them on 0121 285 1770.

The Metalworks has a drop-and-go car park where you can unload your car. For longer-term parking, free parking is available at the University's North East Car Park (B15 2SA). Our friendly welcome team will be available to point you in the right direction.

Oak Brook Park and Battery Park

Battery Park, Chapel Lane, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6SJ
Oak Brook Park, 17 Grange Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6BL

You can arrive at your new home at Oak Brook Park (B29 6BL) or Battery Park (B29 6SJ) between 7:00-22:00 on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. Reception is open 24/7, so there's always a friendly face around to help.

Oak Brook Park has a drop-and-go car park where you can unload your car, whilst Battery Park offers three-hours free parking in nearby Battery Retail Park. For longer-term parking, free parking is available at the University's North East Car Park (B15 2SA). There's also limited on-street parking in the local area.

If you have any questions about moving in, please contact Unite Students directly on 0300 303 8642.

Unloading and settling in

If you’re travelling by car, you’ll be directed around our villages by our student ambassadors over Arrivals Weekend. You’ll have 30 minutes to unload before being redirected to a long-stay car park on site (if you wish to stay longer). Parking is free over Arrivals Weekend.

There are a limited number of accessible parking spaces on site for Blue Badge holders. Please give us a call on 0121 415 8520 if you require on of these spaces. If you or anyone helping you move in has any mobility concerns, please contact us.

Once you have unloaded, you will be asked to move your car to one of our car parks, so we ensure everybody can move in as easily as possible. Over Arrivals Weekend, we'll have minibuses running between the Vale and the North East Multi-Storey car park on Pritchatts Road, to help you get back to helping unpack. You can then stay as long as you like to settle in and explore our Arrivals Weekend activities on campus.

Once you have unloaded your belongings, please move your car to North East Car Park (52 Pritchatts Road, Birmingham, B15 2SA).

From here, you can return to The Vale on foot (approx. 20 minute-walk) or take one of the shuttle buses that will be running regularly from the car park. These will run between 9:00 to 18:30 on Saturday 21 September and 9am to 5pm on Sunday 22 September. The service will take you to and from the village throughout the day.

Parking is also available at:

Priorsfield (B15 2RT)
Park House (B15 2RT)
Westmere (B15 2RS)
Beech House (B5 7ST)

These smaller car parks are located on the left-hand side of Edgbaston Park Road, once you've exited right from The Vale. From these car parks, you can walk back to the village (ten minutes) or meet the shuttle bus at North East Car Park.

Don't worry if you can't find a space; we'll direct you to an available parking spot.

Getting to know your flatmates

If your flatmates have opted to share their details with you, you'll be able to access this information when booking your room. Don't worry if they haven't though; your accommodation's Reslife team will run activities throughout Welcome Week and beyond to help you get to know your neighbours.

You can connect with your future flatmates before you arrive through Unibuddy, an online community where students can find out more about university life and chat to their peers.

Please be aware of unofficial Facebook groups and group chats on WhatsApp and Snapchat set up for 'University of Birmingham freshers' or accommodation sites. Be cautious of who you're giving your information to and bear in mind that many of these groups are set up by promoters who want to sell to you.

Always remember to look out for the Guild of Students' official stamp, which will be included on all Guild Welcome events.