Student Accommodation
Video of student accommodation at Falmouth University
Whether you want the ease of living on campus, a home just moments from the sea, or a vibrant spot in the heart of Falmouth town, we have a range of student accommodation options to suit your needs. From shared rooms to self-contained studio apartments, with both self-catered and catered options available, you can find a space that fits your lifestyle and budget.
Read through our student accommodation guide, and if you have any questions, our friendly Accommodation Team are happy to help. For new students, accommodation applications will open soon.
Postgraduate student?
If you're a postgraduate student then visit our dedicated postgraduate accommodation page to find out what's available for you.
Accommodation guarantee
We guarantee University owned, managed or approved accommodation for all first year undergraduate students who have firmly accepted their place to study at Falmouth and apply for accommodation before the ballot deadline in early June 2026.
For applications after this deadline, remaining rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Choose your accommodation type
The first thing you’ll want to think about is the type of student accommodation you’d like to live in. You'll choose between university or privately operated accommodation.
| Type of accommodation | Description |
|---|---|
| University | This accommodation is owned, managed or approved by the University. It's often called "halls of residence". |
| Private |
This is private housing in the community offered for rent by independent/private landlords. Skip to our private accommodation section for more information. |
Our Halls of Residence
Glasney Student Village
- Single or shared en-suite bedrooms in shared flats
- Catered options available
-
£149.66 - £258.02 p/w
- On Penryn Campus
Packsaddle Hill
- En-suite bedrooms in shared flats / self-contained studios
- Self-catered
- £197.47 - £251.44 p/w
- 0.4 miles to Penryn Campus
The Sidings
- En-suite bedrooms in shared flats / self-contained studios
- Self-catered
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£196.81 - £232.54 p/w
- 0.5 miles to Penryn Campus
Tuke House
- En-suite bedrooms in shared flats
- Self-catered
- £177.87 p/w
- 0.5 miles to Falmouth Campus
Applying for University accommodation
If you're thinking of applying for University owned, managed or approved accommodation (often called halls of residence), there are some steps to follow to secure your booking:
- To begin your accommodation application, you must accept your offer of a place at Falmouth University.
- For new undergraduate students, accommodation applications will open in Spring 2026.
- To apply, register for Room Service, our accommodation booking platform.
- You can then apply using Room Service. You will be asked rank all four options in order of preference.
Instead of being a 'first-come-first-serve' system, we use a ballot to determine the accommodation you'll be offered, so that the process is as fair as possible (the ballot closes in early June 2026). We’ll take your preferences into account, but can’t guarantee what type of room you will be allocated. Please be aware that some of our rooms in Glasney Student Village are shared.
For applications after the June 2026 deadline, remaining rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you require or are in receipt of an Individual Learning Plan (ILP), you can follow the link available at the end of your accommodation application for more support.
How accommodation is allocated
We want accommodation allocation to be as fair as possible, so we use a ballot. A 'ballot' means that everyone's accommodation request is considered equally, rather than first-come, first-served. Instead, you'll rank all of our accommodation options in order of preference.
For applications after the ballot deadline (in early June 2026), remaining rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
We always try to accommodate your preferences, but because some of the choices are more popular than others, not everyone can be allocated their top choice. The accommodation you'll be allocated therefore will be partly decided by the ballot.
You can see more info in the accommodation journey FAQs below, including more detail around the ballot.
We have a range of halls with different room type, price and location options. It's worth considering what's important to you when making your choices.
Are you looking to keep costs down? In that case Glasney Student Village’s shared rooms might be your best option. Not great at cooking? You might want the ease and set costs of catered accommodation at Glasney Student Village, too. Do you want to be in Falmouth town centre? Then why not consider Tuke House, or a private accommodation provider?
Or are you considering the commute to the campus on which you'll be studying - Penryn or Falmouth - and whether you want accommodation nearby?
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Visit our travel and transport page for more information on local transport links.
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University accommodation application journey
The below information is for students starting in September 2026. Further details will be confirmed shortly.
If you're a first-year undergraduate student and make your accommodation application before the June 2026 deadline (exact date to be confirmed shortly), you’ll be guaranteed a place in University owned, managed or approved accommodation.
For applications after the deadline, remaining rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applying for University accommodation involves registering, applying and then waiting to hear which residence you've been allocated. Check out the key dates below:
|
Date |
Event
|
|---|---|
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Spring 2026 |
Applications for new students open. You must accept your place at Falmouth before you can apply for accommodation.
|
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Early June 2026 |
Ballot closes.
Applications received after the June deadline are not guaranteed a place in University owned or managed accommodation.
Any remaining rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Early July 2026 | Accommodation offers are sent to new students. |
Explore the University's accommodation options to see which might best suit you. You'll be able to find out about the accommodation, what's included in the rent, where the residence is located and the price.
The below costs and bed numbers refer to students starting in September 2026.
|
Accommodation
|
Est. Number of beds available |
Price per week |
Tenancy length by weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shared room |
200 |
£149.66 (£208.18 catered)
|
40 |
|
Single room |
525 |
£199.50 (£258.02 catered)
|
40 |
|
Single |
156 |
£177.87
|
40 |
|
Various room types |
124 |
£197.47 - £251.44
|
40 |
|
Various room types |
117 |
£196.81 - £232.54
|
40 |
Private Accommodation
In addition to our Halls of Residence you can also find a variety of private accommodation options in Falmouth and Penryn.
Private housing in the community is offered for rent by independent/private landlords. Click here to find out more.
If you have a disability, physical or mental health condition that requires special consideration or adjustment in your accommodation, then you'll need to tell us about this during your application and provide medical evidence.
We encourage you to apply for accommodation as soon as you can if you think this might apply to you. You can find out more about our accommodation application and allocation policy in relation to medical priorities by contacting accommodation@fxplus.ac.uk
You must have firmly accepted your place to study with Falmouth University before applying for accommodation.
- Once you're ready, create an account in Room Service using your Falmouth student ID. This number can be found in your application portal.
- Rank your accommodation. You need to rank all options available in order of preference.
- Confirm your choices and submit your application.
Keep in mind that we can’t guarantee that you’ll be allocated your top choice, so make sure you have a good look at the other options and put them in your order of preference.
If you need help deciding, you can chat to our friendly Accommodation Team.
If you require an Individual Learning Plan (ILP), you can follow the link available at the end of your accommodation application.
We want accommodation allocation to be as fair as possible, so we use a ballot. This means that you'll be able to tell us your preferences, and we’ll try to accommodate these, but because some of the choices are more popular than others, not everyone can be allocated these. The accommodation you'll be allocated therefore will be partly decided by the ballot.
What happens in a ballot?
All student accommodation applications are anonymised and randomised before being given a number. This number is the application's position in the 'ballot'. We then allocate accommodation according to your application's position in the ballot. We'll offer you the highest one of your accommodation preferences available at that time.
This means you may not get your top choices. You can read more about the accommodation and allocations policy here.
If you apply after the June deadline
After the June deadline, accommodation will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis according to what's still available, and you are not guaranteed a place in University owned and managed accommodation.
Once you’ve completed your application you can expect to hear the result in the following timeframes:
|
About you |
When you’ll hear
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|---|---|
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If you apply for your accommodation within the ballot period (before June 2026 deadline).
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You’ll receive your accommodation offer via email in early July 2026 if you applied within the ballot period. |
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If you applied for your accommodation after the ballot period (after June 2026 deadline). |
You’ll receive your accommodation offer via email within 28 days of your application if you applied after the June 2026 deadline. |
| If you applied by June 2026 deadline, and require a room due to medical reasons |
Those who require a room due to medical reasons will receive their offers within around 14 working days once an ILP has been approved by our Accessibility Team and any adjustments are confirmed. These will be allocated as and when they are processed. |
Appealing your allocation
If there is a reason that the accommodation you've been allocated is not suitable, for example you have a disability, medical condition or welfare circumstances that make it unsuitable, then you'll be able to appeal the decision. It’s important to include information about these things in your application so we can try and allocate you the best accommodation for your needs in the first instance. If you appeal the accommodation you’ve been allocated we will, where possible, try and find a solution for you.
We welcome applications and will process these as soon as possible when they are submitted during the Clearing period.
Accommodation will be subject to availability on a first come first served basis. Go to our Clearing accommodation page for more information on how to apply.
Follow FX ResLife on Instagram
FX ResLife provide all the tips and information you'll need for staying in our Student Accommodation, follow us on Instagram and receive regular updates on life at Falmouth.
The team at FX ResLife also host weekly in-person and online sessions designed to welcome you to university life in Cornwall and answer any questions you have.
Sessions include:
- Monday Crafternoon
- Tuesday Takeover
- Wellness Wednesday
- Wednesday Board Games Evening
- Thursday Glasney Cafe
Any questions?
If you have questions or would like support in your application for accommodation then our friendly team will be happy to chat to you:
T: 01326 253639
E: accommodation@fxplus.ac.uk
If you would like to read our accommodation policies please follow this link: accommodation policies.