Accommodation - Parkside

Accommodation

Make yourself at home

Affordable student housing within easy reach of the University guaranteed for international students who apply before 1 September.

Information
Parkside Halls

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For information and advice contact the accommodation office:
T: +44 (0)1642 342255
E: accommodation@tees.ac.uk

The accommodation office helps to arrange somewhere for you to live in University owned or University managed accommodation.

If you are attending the University for less than a full year, we try to provide you with your preferred choice of accommodation.

  • Teesside has some of the most affordable university-managed accommodation in the UK.
  • Choose from University-managed halls, houses or flats (724 places) on campus or University-managed housing in the private sector (400 places) - all within easy walking distance.
  • Accommodation is mixed, although it is segregated into male and female rooms.
  • Our University residences have free internet access.
  • Rents in University residences cost £54.75-£93.75 a week (2012-13). In University-managed housing in Middlesbrough, rent varies from £61-£65 a week.
  • We welcome applications from students with special needs although specialist accommodation is limited. If you have particular requirements, please let us know as soon as you receive a place on a course.

Guaranteed accommodation

  • You are guaranteed a place in University-managed accommodation if you apply before 1 April of the year you start here.
  • You are guaranteed a place within easy reach of the University if you apply before 1 September of the year you start.
  • We endeavour to find suitable accommodation for students who apply after 1 September 2011 but can't guarantee accommodation after this date.

Late applicants

If you make a late application, you may need to book temporary accommodation for your first few nights.
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Equipment

The University does not provide cutlery and cooking utensils. Bedding packs are available for a charge but must be requested and paid for before you arrive. Details are sent with your accommodation offer.

Accommodation for families

Suitable accommodation for couples, especially those with children, is limited. Contact the accommodation service for advice and information. If you intend to bring dependents, particularly children, you are strongly advised to make accommodation arrangements before travelling to the University

Private sector

There is an abundance of property in the private sector in Middlesbrough - both in traditional houses or in purpose-built halls of residence. The Accommodation Office can help you identify landlords to contact but it doesn't play any part in arranging this accommodation for you. Your contract is directly with the landlord, not with the University.

If you wish to come to Middlesbrough to find accommodation, you will be able to stay in bed and breakfast accommodation in the town for a few days at a small cost (approximately £25 per day) while you make those arrangements.