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Essex has already opened applications for accommodation?

Is it true that the University of Essex has already opened applications for accommodation for September 2025 students?
Is it true that the University of Essex has already opened applications for accommodation for September 2025 students?

Hiya @iL1L !
Yes, accomodation applications are open for October 2025 entry.😊
Applying for accommodation at the University of Essex | University of Essex

You are welcome to attend on of our open days in order to see the accommodations in person.
Open Days | University of Essex

Essex Official Rep-Cat
(edited 1 month ago)
Original post by EssexOfficialRep
Hiya @iL1L !
Yes, accomodation applications are open for October 2025 entry.😊
Applying for accommodation at the University of Essex | University of Essex
You are welcome to attend on of our open days in order to see the accommodations in person.
Open Days | University of Essex
Essex Official Rep-Cat


Thank you! That’s really early!
Thank you! That’s really early!

Hi @iL1L

Have you got any questions about accommodation that we can help you with?🏘️😀

Essex Official Rep- Niamh😎
Original post by EssexOfficialRep
Hi @iL1L
Have you got any questions about accommodation that we can help you with?🏘️😀
Essex Official Rep- Niamh😎


Hi! I don’t think so, but thank you!
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Original post by EssexOfficialRep
Hi @iL1L
Have you got any questions about accommodation that we can help you with?🏘️😀
Essex Official Rep- Niamh😎

I do. Which student accommodation would be the quietest and closest to campus for a PhD student? I would prefer to be close to the Squares. The Copse, Quays and Meadows are too far for my liking.
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Original post by UBeku
I do. Which student accommodation would be the quietest and closest to campus for a PhD student? I would prefer to be close to the Squares. The Copse, Quays and Meadows are too far for my liking.

Hello @UBeku 👋

You can find out all about accommodation at the University of Essex here, with your options for accommodation as a postgraduate student listed here. 🎓️

Although The Meadows and University Quays are a 10-15 minute walk to campus, it is a lovely walk and can be more peaceful for studying. Most of the rooms have an ensuite, and you would be sharing the kitchen with 4-12 people depending on your flat. Colchester town is easy to access via the train or bus, if you have a part-time job or want to go shopping or explore the area. 🌳🏡

North Towers and South Towers are the closest accommodation to the Squares, in the middle of everything, so you can wake up minutes before your lecture and still be on time. There would be up to 14-16 students in your flat, so you can study in your room but also meet and chat with your flatmates in the kitchen. South Towers is newly refurbished, but North Towers is quieter. I lived in both of the Towers whilst studying at Essex and I loved it! 🌆🤝

A free gym membership is included in all of our Colchester campus accommodation, as well as a medical centre and 24hr security. 🏀

You can chat to current students on Unibuddy to find out more! 📱

I hope this helps, please let us know if you have any more questions 😊

Essex Official Rep - Amy 🌞

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