Couples and families
We understand that students have different responsibilities to manage as they embark on their University journey and we aim to provide a welcoming environment for all. Our accommodation options may not suit everyone and where possible we provide information to help students find non-University accommodation where needed.
Family accommodation
Our residences are not suitable to accommodate students and their children, which means that any student bringing dependants will need to arrange accommodation elsewhere in the city. Our private accommodation webpages offer a wide range of advice about where to look, things to consider, a guide to the areas in and around Exeter and links to useful contacts.
As the current demand for family accommodation in the South West of England exceeds the supply available, we advise that you do not bring dependants with you to Exeter unless you have already secured accommodation.
Please be aware that if you accept a single room in university accommodation or in the private sector, even if you would like to move out later into more suitable family accommodation, you will still need to pay for the accommodation until the end of contract. Take a look at further information about accommodation paperwork on the private accommodation webpages.
Couples' accommodation
For the purposes of applying for university accommodation, we define a couple as a student who is/will be registered for a course at the University of Exeter and their partner (who may, or may not, also be a student). Couples' accommodation is not available for friends wishing to share.
We have a very limited number of University flats which are suitable for couples.
|
Residence |
Room type |
Number of flats available |
|---|---|---|
|
Flat - small double (study) |
1 |
|
|
Flat - Double (lounge) |
5 |
|
|
Flat - Double (lounge and study) |
2 |
Please see the King Edward Court webpage for more information about this residence, including prices.
Please note that these flats are not suitable for students who may require adjustments or adaptation to their accommodation. In this instance we would recommend looking at private accommodation which will better meet your needs.
Applications
We welcome applications for couples' accommodation from international fee-paying students (undergraduate or postgraduate) or students with Wellbeing support. As there are only 8 flats available, we are highly unlikely to be able to make offers to other student groups, and would therefore recommend that you look into securing private sector accommodation.
Applications for couples' accommodation open at 9:00am on Monday 7 April and the initial round of applications will close on Friday 18 April. The flats will then be allocated to International or Wellbeing-supported students on a first come, first served basis. Unsuccessful applicants will be placed on a waiting list and contacted should a flat become available again.
The contract for these flats start on Sunday 14 September 2025 and if you should arrive before this date, you will need to find alternative accommodation until the contract starts.
To comply with UK law we will require any non-student occupiers to complete Right to Rent checks. Further details will be provided at the time of an accommodation offer being made.
Our website provides lots of information about how and when to apply and how we allocate rooms.
If your University accommodation application is unsuccessful, you will need to look for private accommodation outside of the University, but your details will be kept on a waiting list and you will be offered accommodation if a vacancy arises at a later date.
