Student Accommodation
Video of student accommodation at Falmouth University
Whether you want the ease of living on campus, a home just moments from the sea, or a vibrant spot in the heart of Falmouth town, we have a range of student accommodation options to suit your needs. From shared rooms to self-contained studio apartments, with both self-catered and catered options available, you can find a space that fits your lifestyle and budget.
Read through our student accommodation guide here and if you have any questions our friendly Accommodation Team are happy to help.
Postgraduate student?
If you're a postgraduate student (studying a master's) then visit our dedicated postgraduate accommodation page to find out what's available for you.
Accommodation guarantee
We guarantee University owned, managed or approved accommodation for all first year undergraduate students who have firmly accepted their place to study at Falmouth and apply for accommodation before the ballot deadline of 9 June 2025.
Choose your accommodation type
The first thing you’ll want to think about is the type of student accommodation you’d like to live in. You'll choose between university or privately operated accommodation.
| Type of accommodation | Description |
|---|---|
| Type of accommodationUniversity | DescriptionThis accommodation is owned, managed or approved by the University. It's often called "halls of residence". |
| Type of accommodationPrivate | Description
This is private housing in the community offered for rent by independent/private landlords. Skip to our private accommodation section for more information. |
Accommodation close to Penryn Campus
Glasney Student Village
- Single or shared en-suite bedrooms in shared flats
- Catered options available
- £144.41 - £248.78 p/w
- On Penryn Campus
Packsaddle Hill
- En-suite bedrooms in shared flats / self-contained studios
- Self-catered
- £190.54 - £242.62 p/w
- 0.4 miles to Penryn Campus
The Sidings
- En-suite bedrooms in shared flats / self-contained studios
- Self-catered
- £188.73 - £223.00 p/w
- 0.5 miles to Penryn Campus
Accommodation close to Falmouth Campus
Maritime Studios
- Self-contained studios
- Self-catered
- £256.00 p/w
- 1 mile to Falmouth Campus
The View
- Bedrooms in shared flats
- Self-catered
- £190 - £230 p/w
- 0.3 miles to Falmouth Campus
Tuke House
- En-suite bedrooms in shared flats
- Self-catered
- £171.64 p/w
- 0.5 miles to Falmouth Campus
Ocean View
- En-suites or shared bathrooms
- Self-catered
- £220.00 - 236.00 p/w
- 1 mile to Falmouth Campus
Applying for University accommodation
If you're thinking of applying for University owned, managed or approved accommodation (often called halls of residence), then you can browse the options on this page.
To begin your accommodation application, you’ll need to have accepted your offer of a place at Falmouth University.
Then, using our accommodation platform, RoomService, you can apply by ranking room options in order of your preference.
Instead of being a first-come-first-serve system, we use a ballot to determine the accommodation you'll be offered, so that the process is as fair as possible. We’ll take your preferences into account, but can’t guarantee what sort of room you will be allocated. Please be aware that some of our rooms in Glasney Student Village are shared.
Explore student accommodation options at Falmouth University.
How accommodation is allocated
We want accommodation allocation to be as fair as possible, so we use a ballot. A 'ballot' means that everyone's accommodation request is considered equally, rather than first-come, first-served. Instead, you'll rank all of our accommodation options in order of preference.
We always try to accommodate your preferences, but because some of the choices are more popular than others, not everyone can be allocated their top choice. The accommodation you'll be allocated therefore will be partly decided by the ballot.
You can see more info in the accommodation journey FAQs below, including more detail around the ballot.
We have a range of halls with different room, price and location options. It's worth considering what's important to you.
Are you looking to keep costs down? In that case Glasney Student Village’s shared rooms might be your best option. Not great at cooking? You might want the ease and set costs of catered accommodation at Glasney Student Village, too. Do you want to be in Falmouth town centre? Then why not consider Tuke House or The View. Or are you considering the commute to the campus on which you'll be studying - Penryn or Falmouth - and whether you want accommodation nearby?
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Join us on 27 March to go through the process of applying for undergraduate accommodation for September 2025.
We'll cover the process itself, from applying to allocation, which residences are available as well as hearing first hand from our ambassadors how they made preference choices when they were applying.
There will also be plenty of time to get your questions answered by our panel of staff and students.
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University accommodation application journey
The below information is for students starting in September 2025.
If you're a first-year undergraduate student and make your accommodation application before 5pm on the 9 June 2025, you’ll be guaranteed a place in University owned, managed or approved accommodation.
Applying for University accommodation involves registering, applying and then waiting to hear which residence you've been allocated. Check out the key dates below:
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Date |
Event
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|---|---|
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Date 10 April 2025 |
Event
Applications for new students open at 12pm. You must accept your place at Falmouth before you can apply for accommodation.
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Date 9 June 2025 |
Event
Ballot closes at 5pm.
Applications received after the 9 June are not guaranteed a place in University owned or managed accommodation.
Any remaining rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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Date Early July 2025 |
Event Accommodation offers are sent to new students. |
Explore the University's accommodation options to see which might best suit you. You'll be able to find out about the accommodation, what's included in the rent, where the residence is located and the price.
The below costs and bed numbers refer to students starting in September 2025.
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Accommodation
|
Est. Number of beds available |
Price per week |
Tenancy length by weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
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Accommodation
shared room |
Est. Number of beds available 160 |
Price per week £144.41 (£200.69 catered)
|
Tenancy length by weeks 40 |
|
Accommodation
single room |
Est. Number of beds available 565 |
Price per week £192.50 (£248.78 catered)
|
Tenancy length by weeks 40 |
|
Accommodation
single |
Est. Number of beds available 78 |
Price per week £171.64
|
Tenancy length by weeks 40 |
|
Accommodation
various |
Est. Number of beds available 125 |
Price per week £190.54 - £242.62
|
Tenancy length by weeks 40 |
|
Accommodation
various |
Est. Number of beds available 117 |
Price per week £188.73 - £223.00
|
Tenancy length by weeks 40 |
|
Accommodation
various |
Est. Number of beds available 25 |
Price per week £256.00 |
Tenancy length by weeks 40 |
|
Accommodation
various |
Est. Number of beds available 68 |
Price per week £190.00 - £230.00 |
Tenancy length by weeks 42 |
|
Accommodation
various |
Est. Number of beds available 74 |
Price per week £220.00 - £236.00 |
Tenancy length by weeks 40 |
If you have a disability, physical or mental health condition that requires special consideration or adjustment in your accommodation, then you'll need to tell us about this during your application and provide medical evidence.
We encourage you to apply for accommodation as soon as you can if you think this might apply to you. You can find out more about our accommodation application and allocation policy in relation to medical priorities by contacting accommodation@fxplus.ac.uk
You must have firmly accepted your place to study with Falmouth University before applying for accommodation.
- Once you're ready, create an account in Room Service using your Falmouth student ID. This number can be found in your application portal.
- Rank your accommodation in order of preference.
- Confirm your choices and submit your application.
Keep in mind that we can’t guarantee that you’ll be allocated your top choices, so make sure you have a good look at the other options and put them in your order of preference.
If you need help deciding, you can chat to our friendly Accommodation Team.
We want accommodation allocation to be as fair as possible, so we use a ballot. This means that you'll be able to tell us your preferences, and we’ll try to accommodate these, but because some of the choices are more popular than others, not everyone can be allocated these. The accommodation you'll be allocated therefore will be partly decided by the ballot.
What happens in a ballot?
All student accommodation applications are anonymised and randomised before being given a number. This number is the application's position in the 'ballot'. We then allocate accommodation according to your application's position in the ballot. We'll offer you the highest one of your accommodation preferences available at that time.
This means you may not get your top choices. You can read more about the accommodation and allocations policy here.
If you apply after 9 June 2025
After the 9 June, accommodation will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis according to what's still available, and you are not guaranteed a place in University owned and managed accommodation.
Once you’ve completed your application you can expect to hear the result in the following timeframes:
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About you |
When you’ll hear
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|---|---|
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About you If you apply for your accommodation within the ballot period (before 9 June 2025).
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When you’ll hear
You’ll receive your accommodation offer via email in early July 2025 if you applied within the ballot period. |
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About you If you applied for your accommodation after the ballot period (after 9 June 2025). |
When you’ll hear
You’ll receive your accommodation offer via email within 28 days of your application if you applied after 9 June 2025. |
|
About you If you applied by 9 June 2025, and require a room due to medical reasons |
When you’ll hear
Those who require a room due to medical reasons will receive their offers within around 14 working days once an ILP has been approved by our Accessibility Team and any adjustments are confirmed. These will be allocated as and when they are processed. |
Appealing your allocation
If there is a reason that the accommodation you've been allocated is not suitable, for example you have a disability, medical condition or welfare circumstances that make it unsuitable, then you'll be able to appeal the decision. It’s important to include information about these things in your application so we can try and allocate you the best accommodation for your needs in the first instance. If you appeal the accommodation you’ve been allocated we will, where possible, try and find a solution for you.
We welcome applications and will process these as soon as possible when they are submitted during the Clearing period.
Accommodation will be subject to availability on a first come first served basis. Go to our Clearing accommodation page for more information on how to apply.
Follow FX ResLife on Instagram
FX ResLife provide all the tips and information you'll need for staying in our Student Accommodation, follow us on Instagram and receive regular updates on life at Falmouth.
The team at FX ResLife also host weekly in-person and online sessions designed to welcome you to university life in Cornwall and answer any questions you have.
Sessions include:
- Monday Crafternoon
- Tuesday Takeover
- Wellness Wednesday
- Wednesday Board Games Evening
- Thursday Glasney Cafe
Any questions?
If you have questions or would like support in your application for accommodation then our friendly team will be happy to chat to you:
T: 01326 253639
E: accommodation@fxplus.ac.uk
If you would like to read our accommodation policies please follow this link: accommodation policies.