Why Study in Southampton?
Southampton is currently home to over 38,000 students spread across two universities, the University of Southampton (ranked 80th in the world) and Southampton Solent University. Both Universities offer a wide range of courses for undergraduate, postgraduate and Erasmus students.
The city centre is ideally situated and students can easily get around using the Unilink bus service. Southampton also has excellent transport links, with National Express and a train station with easy connections to London, Heathrow airport and Gatwick airport. Just outside the city, Southampton Airport provides good connections to Europe. So whether you are local, from the UK, or an international student, it’s easy to get to and around Southampton.
Are you one of the 38,000? Come and experience the best student living experience in Southampton. Visit our properties now!
Accommodation Southampton Uni
Best location in Southampton:
Our prime locations on the High Street of Central Southampton, students are seconds away from local shops, resturants, cultural attractions, nightlife and shopping. Why would you want to stay anywhere else?
Every student matters:
Voted as the best student accommodation property in Southampton at the recent StudentCrowd reviews, Unilife provides two superb properties in Central Southampton. High Street and Bargate House offers stylish self-contained studios to relax, study and enjoy with friends. We are proud to welcome and care for 222 students in Southampton. With our friendly teams always looking for positive interactions, who ensure that every student feels valued and supported.
Bargate House
Prices
Prices from £290 Per Week
Room types
Standard, Premium, Premium Plus, Premium VIP.
Easy access to
Seconds away from local shops, restaurants, and leisure activities. 10 min walk to Solent University and a 20 min bus journey to Southampton University.
Transport links
30-second walk from bus stations, 12-minute walk to Southampton Central train station.
High Street
Prices
Prices from £250 Per Week.
Room types
Standard, Premium, Premium Plus, Premium VIP, Luxury, Luxury Plus, VIP.
Easy access to
Seconds away from local shops, restaurants, and leisure activities. 10 min walk to Solent University and a 20 min bus journey to Southampton University.
Transport links
2 mins walk from bus stations, 10 min walk to Southampton Central train station.
Discover your new home away from home
History & Culture
The Sea City Museum
The Titanic set off from Southampton on 1912. The exhibition at Sea City Musuem takes you through from the moment the world’s most historic ship hit the iceberg.
Solent Sky Museum
Southampton is the home of Spitfire. The Solent Sky Museum is an aviation museum that showcases the Spitfire and the largest flying boat operation in the world.
Tudor House & Garden
Southampton's most important historic building, the Tudor House & Garden was built in 15th century and has rich history for over 800 years.
Food & Drink
WestQuay Shopping Centre
Located two minutes away from our properties, Westquay is one of the biggest shopping centres in the South.
West Quay Watermark
The West Quay watermark provides the perfect location to have lunch with friends or wine and dine over dinner.
Southampton Nightlife
Southampton nightlife offers historic pubs, trendy bars, lively nightclubs, catering to all preferences.
Transport
Airport
Heathrow airport and Gatwick airport are a hour drive from Winchester. Just south of the city, Southampton Airport provides connections to Europe.
Train
Southampton Central provides direct travel across the South of England and is only 90 minutes to London Waterloo.
Bus
The national express provides a very affordable rate to travel around the UK. Bluestar provides a £2 journey.
Sport
Football
Southampton Football Club are a premier league team playing the best teams in England. For a more local match, visit Winchester City FC.
Sailing Club
Southampton Sailing Club is known for its racing on the Solent. The University sailing club is the largest uni sailing club in the country.
Cricket
Ageas Bowl, a famous cricket ground is a short commute from Winchester. There is also a local cricket ground in Winchester.
The Unilife Southampton student experience
"It's not only professional, but people also care about you"- Lauren, Unilife Southampton resident
What's nearby?
Southampton student living
Southampton is known as the cruise capital of Europe due to its location on the South Coast of England in the county of Hampshire.
Southampton has something to offer all students. Whether it’s an interest in cultural activities (museums, music, venues and art galleries), beautiful parks, a variety of shops, or bars and restaurants, students certainly won’t run out of things to do in Southampton.
