Student Life

Our students enjoy a lifestyle a little beyond the ordinary.

From world-class beaches to delicious food, from a lively music and arts scene to a wild landscape like no other, Falmouth provides a truly unique student experience. Falmouth might not be a city, but when it comes to weird and wonderful events, festivals, activities and nights out, our vibrant creative community constantly pushes the boundaries of what a town can do.

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Explore Cornwall

From camping on the Lizard to sailing the open seas, here's how to explore Cornwall.

Explore Cornwall

Colourful blocks of student accommodation on Penryn Campus

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Glasney Student Village on Penryn Campus

Accommodation

Explore all our on and off-campus accommodation options and discover modern, well-equipped spaces de...

Accommodation

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Student Support

Discover all the support services and wellbeing resources available to Falmouth University students....

Student Support

Campus life

Our creative community is spread across two campuses in neighbouring towns: Falmouth and Penryn. Each campus has professional-standard facilities, experienced staff and student support available. There are easy links between both campuses, and the course you choose will determine where you spend the majority of your time. Find out more on our dedicated campus pages.

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Penryn Campus

Penryn Campus’s architectural innovation, outstanding facilities and state-of-the-art technology m...

Penryn Campus

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Falmouth Campus

Subtropical gardens and light-flooded studios make Falmouth Campus a haven for creative practice. ...

Falmouth Campus

Students' Union

The Students' Union puts your voice at the heart of everything it does. The team provides social opportunities, societies, sports clubs, political groups, volunteering and fundraising opportunities and the chance to represent your course mates and colleagues.

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Life at Falmouth

Falmouth and Penryn are vibrant towns with an amazing cultural and social scene. From independent shopping to gourmet restaurants, quirky pubs to buzzing cocktail bars, there’s something for everyone.

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Get to know Falmouth

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Stannary party

A guide to Falmouth nightlife

23 March 2023

Explore the top places for nightlife in Falmouth.

A guide to Falmouth nightlife

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Burger in a bowl

Best places to eat in Falmouth

31 August 2022

You’ll find a thriving foodie scene in Falmouth; from first-class fish and chips to independent re...

Best places to eat in Falmouth

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Best beaches near Falmouth

31 August 2022

Here are our top picks of the best beaches near Falmouth.

Best beaches near Falmouth

Glendurgan Garden

Our top 5 gardens near Falmouth

18 August 2022

Whether you’re a student seeking fresh air and new perspectives or you’re visiting Falmouth for ...

Our top 5 gardens near Falmouth

Coffee

Creativity on the streets: Dark Pony Coffee

18 August 2022

Welcome to ‘Creativity on the streets’, a new series where we put the spotlight on individuals, ...

Creativity on the streets: Dark Pony Coffee

Underland

Journey to the Underland

09 July 2021

We caught up with the team behind The Chintz bar and new venue Underland – both situated in the Ol...

Journey to the Underland

Our Online Learning Community

For students who study one of our online degrees, we have dedicated Student Advisors who will help you make the most of your online learning experience. They offer support for anything that isn’t directly related to your learning, such as questions about wellbeing, accessibility or employability.

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Our Postgraduate Community

Study alongside people who are just as determined to make a difference as you. Find out all you need to know about events and societies, local life and accommodation options for postgraduate students.

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