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An advantage of living in halls is that as part of the application process you complete a personality questionnaire so you are matched with people similar to yourself.

Lauren, current student

Booking your accommodation

Once you've chosen your preferred Halls of Residence, you can apply for your room via the . Halls of Residence applications are on a first-come, first-served basis; we don't ask for your first, second or third choice.
When allocating rooms, we endeavour to match you with people who have similar living habits and interests to you. The application process includes some lifestyle questions to help us with the allocations - for example, whether you prefer to go to bed early or late. This helps us to place you with likeminded flatmates.

Be part of a thriving student community

Students who choose university-managed halls enjoy a range of benefits. 
These include access to the exclusive residence life programme, which offers a range of social activities (competitions, giveaways and trips throughout the year), a dedicated Halls Team who can help you make the most of life in halls and special offers in campus cafés.

Why choose University-managed Halls of Residence?

There’s a huge range of benefits you can enjoy staying in University-managed accommodation.
  • Be at the centre of everything! Lecture theatres, the library, leisure facilities, the students’ union, places to eat and drink and the city centre are all within a few minutes’ walk.
  • Pay no deposit for your room.
  • Weekly cleaning of your communal areas.
  • Fantastic range of accommodation to suit all budgets and requirements.
  • All bills included (utilities, WiFi and contents insurance).
  • We’re trusted landlords, with no admin fees or credit checks.
  • 24/7 campus security.
  • Dedicated reception and maintenance teams.
  • Full access to all Residence Life events and activities at no extra cost.

The Student Accommodation Code 

We adhere to the which means that we go the extra mile to make sure that you get the best quality accommodation while you are with us. The Code is managed by an external group which inspects our halls to ensure that they are in top condition.
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All halls of residence are located on, or within walking distance of the main campus, at the heart of the city.

Halls of residence in Truro

Treliske Hall is a direct-let student accommodation option located just outside the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, Cornwall.

It’s ideally situated for medical, nursing and dental students who are training at Treliske Hospital in Cornwall.
Treliske Hall

University-managed accommodation talk

We understand the importance of finding the right place to call home while studying at University. Watch our presentation to find out more about life in halls and all the services on offer to our residents.