You may find it difficult to get into Halls of Accomodation in the First Year. There is a desperate shortage of accommodation but there are plans for more halls to be built. If you live within a twenty mile radius of Chelmsford or a thirty mile radius of Cambridge, then you will be on a low priority list, you will probably also have to be offered a place before the 25th August to stand a chance as well, so bear this in mind when applying through clearing.
Cambridge accommodation
Bridget's and Nightingale Halls of Residence
Situated in the historic part of the City, a comfortable 20 minutes walk from campus. The Halls are part of the local community, served by local shops.
Each of the 108 single study bedrooms has a washbasin and all the furnishings you would expect in a good hall of residence. Groups of 10-13 students share kitchen and bathroom facilities.
£69.63 - £76.59 per week
Peter Taylor House
A very high standard of accommodation. Located on the Cambridge Campus, Peter Taylor House is home to 252 students. Within easy reach is a thriving local community served by local shops, swimming pool and a large shopping centre. Served by the campus launderette. All in all, a pretty plush set up with good security as well.
Individual bedrooms are well equipped, including a TV aerial socket and a phone socket. Small groups of students share communal kitchen facilities. A number of the rooms are adapted for students with disabilities.
£79.27 per week, inclusive of utility bills.
Swinhoe Hall
Swinhoe Hall is very close to busy local shops, takeaways, a swimming pool and a large shopping centre.Space is a little bit more limited here but it is well worth trying for.
Swinhoe has 118 single study bedrooms with washbasin and small groups share kitchen and bathroom facilities. All rooms are furnished with everything you'll need and there are a number of rooms adapted for disabled people.
£72.31 - £76.59 per week, inclusive of utility bills.
YMCA
APU has 32 rooms in the Cambridge YMCA located on the edge of the historic city centre and next door to a public leisure centre. The campus is about 5 minutes walk away.
All study bedrooms have a washbasin and are fully furnished. On average, five students share their kitchen and bathroom facilities. Other facilities include a launderette, communal area with digital TV and vending machines and an on-site gym (subject to membership).
£73.00 per week, inclusive of utility bills.
Sedley Court
Sedley Court is a brand new complex of 30 student cluster flats for 5 sharing. It is managed by Aldwyck Housing association and available to APU students from September 2005. It is about a 15 minute walk or five minute cycle ride from APU's East Road campus, located just off Mill Road and close to good bus links and supermarkets. Local shops and takeaways are available nearby, and Parkside swimming pool and the city centre shopping facilities are easily accessible.
£83.27 per week including utility charges.
Chelmsford accommodation
Ransomes Way Student Village
The student village is on Rivermead Campus and provides attractive and safe accommodation for 500 students close to lecture rooms and the APU library. On-site facilities include a supermarket, launderette, pharmacy, bank, bookshop and take-away outlets.
All rooms at Ransomes Way have excellent facilities, each benefiting from a phone line connected to the University network enabling you to receive incoming calls, call internal extensions and make external calls using a chargecard.
£68.02 - £73.38 per week, inclusive of utility bills.
