What's included

Deciding what to pack for university can feel overwhelming, so we’ve made it easier by outlining exactly what’s already provided in your accommodation — and what you can leave at home.

Every room in the University halls of residence comes fully furnished with:

  • Bed, mattress and mattress protector
  • Desk, chair and desk lighting
  • Shelves or shelving 
  • Wardrobe and small drawer unit
  • General waste paper bin

These essentials mean you can settle in quickly and focus on bringing the personal touches that make your space feel like home.

Your shared kitchen and lounge spaces come fully equipped with everything you need for day‑to‑day living, cooking, and socialising. Each flat includes:

  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge/Freezer
  • Cooker/Oven
  • TV (TV license included)

To help keep everyone safe and comfortable, certain items aren’t allowed in University accommodation. Please check the lists below before you pack.

What not to use in your bedroom:

* Electric blankets
* Kettles
* Toasters
* Fridges/freezers (unless for medical purposes – prior approval from Accommodation Services is needed)
* Rice cookers

 What not to use anywhere in residences:

* Additional heaters
* Rice Cookers (purchased outside the UK)
* Deep fat fryers or chip pans
* Non-Circuit Laundry washing machines or tumble dryers
* Pellet or paintball guns
* Plastic inflatable furniture or ornaments
* Bongs, smoking pipes, shisha pipes
* Fireworks or sparklers
* Block adaptors
* Additional fridges or freezers
* Subwoofer loudspeakers
* Electric grills or hot plates
* Perfumed oil lamps, wax melt burners or Oil diffusers
* Additional sofas and mattresses
* Candles, incense sticks or cones
* E-Scooters, E-Bikes, E-Skateboards, E-Mopeds and Hoverboards
** Note: Electric mobility scooters are permitted, but their batteries must not be charged inside the residences.**