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QUEEN’S ACCOMMODATION OPEN DAY GUIDE 2021-22

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WE HAVE THE LOWEST ACCOMMODATION COSTS OF ANY RUSSELL GROUP

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TRIPS AND EVENTS ORGANISED BY OUR RESIDENTIAL LIFE TEAM LAST YEAR

24/7 RECEPTION ANDSAFETY TEAM

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FREE HIGH SPEED Wi-Fi IN EVERY ROOM

City centre accommodation at Queen’s: Elms BT1 and Elms BT2

You shouldn’t have to worry about where to live; that’s why we guarantee all students an offer of a room.

Simply move in and start living at Queen’s.

All students are guaranteed to receive an offer.

Welcome to Queen’s University Belfast AccommodationQueen’s Accommodation can offer you the all-important space to live and enjoy student life to the full. Queen’s currently has over 3,300 places in our student accommodation, which means you can take advantage of the most affordable, purpose-built student accommodation in the city. This guide will give you an insight into our various accommodation options to help you decide.

Queen’s city centre accommodation We know how important finding the right home is to your student experience. Our existing student housing at Elms BT9 has been applauded by our students for quality, cost and service.

Now, we’ve transported that safe, supportive and social environment to two city centre locations.

Elms BT1 and Elms BT2 are located just 15 minutes from Queen’s main campus and you’ll be neighbours with the vibrant city-centre nightlife, popular restaurants and local supermarkets.

You will be nestled in the middle of a fantastic coffee culture featuring some of Belfast’s most popular independent coffee shops.

Local grocery stores Spar, Centra and Tesco Express will also be on your doorstep, and Victoria Square (0.5mi), one of the city’s main retail hubs, is just a 10-minute stroll away.

Described by Lonely Planet as ‘a must see destination’, Belfast is a top European destination and is one of Europe’s most friendly and fashionable capitals. It is a compact city that is easy and safe to explore.

Elms BT1 Elms BT2

Single en suite bedrooms: 3, 4, 5 and 6 bed apartments available

Students share a communal kitchen/living room

All rooms are spacious, have large single beds*, lots of storage and modern shower rooms

Large desk with lamp, high-speed wired and Wi-Fi internet

Kitchen with fridge freezer, oven, microwave, kettle, toaster and rice cooker

Dining table and chairs

Television and sofa

* Beds are large singles (3ft x 6in wide & 6t x 3in long)

Self-contained studio apartments: Kitchen with fridge freezer, hob and

oven, microwave, kettle and toaster

Dining table and chairs

Television

Lots of storage

Modern shower room

Large desk with lamp

High speed wired and Wi-Fi internet

Beds are double beds (4ft 6in wide and 6ft 3in long)

Further details of all properties is available on our website: www.qub.ac.uk/accommodation

Elms BT9 and Queen’s Houses

Elms BT9 is purpose-built for students, offering a range of modern, comfortable and secure accommodation. Set in a residential location, there are 50 three-storeyed accommodation blocks. Each floor has 10-11 bedrooms with a shared common room and kitchen.

Queen’s Houses offer students a more independent style of living and are conveniently located around the main campus. Accommodation is in a range of Standard Room types in Mount Charles, College Gardens, Grant House and 76 Malone Road.

Further details of all properties is available on our website: www.qub.ac.uk/accommodation

Willow Walk

Willow Walk is purpose-built accommodation ideally suited to the needs of international and postgraduate students. Willow Walk is located in an enclosed development on the perimeter of Elms BT9 and everything you need is within walking distance (Queen’s Main Site, Queen’s Sport, McClay Library, Queen’s Students’ Union).

Further details of all properties is available on our website: www.qub.ac.uk/accommodation

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Residential life team

Your welfare and safety is our main priority and we have pastoral support and a 24/7 Safety Team.

There are four Residential Life Coordinators and a team of 24 Residential Assistants who live in Elms BT9, Mount Charles and Elms BT1 and BT2.

Our Residential Life Coordinators and Residential Assistants are able to offer support if you feel lonely or homesick or need encouragement to join in social events to make new friends.

They also organise and promote a weekly programme of social events and trips throughout each semester.

At Queen’s University Belfast we offer an Easy Pay system where cash can be loaded on to your student card which can then be used to pay for food from our catering partners across campus. This includes Clements (PEC and MBC), Cafe Krem (ECIT and DKB), Junction in the School of Law and Hope in the McClay Library.

Making your decision

To apply for Queen’s Accommodation please complete the online application available via the link on our website

What’s included:

Free off-peak Queen’s Sport membership

All inclusive fees

Student common lounge with games tables and a bar offering free tea and coffee

Rooms available for private, group study or society meetings

Reception open 7 days per week

24/7 Safety Team

Residential Life team provide pastoral support, organise trips and social events

Contents insurance included free of charge

Full maintenance support 7 days a week

Complimentary cleaning of public spaces and corridors

Parcel post system: You get an email notification when your parcel arrives

Letter post is sorted to your apartment post box in BT1 and BT2, or collection from BT9 reception

Laundry (small charge) with useful app showing availability and time left in your wash/dry cycle

High-speed Wi-Fi

www.qub.ac.uk/accommodation

What is in your roomAll Queen’s Accommodation is furnished and we provide the following items in your bedroom:

Standard single, large single or double bed with mattress

Wardrobe with hanging space and shelving

Desk and chair

Wastepaper bin

Curtains or window blind

Desk lighting

What to bring with youWe suggest you bring some items with you to help you settle in:

Antibacterial cleaning spray and cloths

Washing detergent for laundry and dishes

Towels and dish drying towels

Crockery including plates, bowls and mugs*

Cutlery and cooking utensils, including tin opener, bottle opener*

Pans including a couple of saucepans, frying pan, baking tray*

Bed linen, including sheets, pillows and duvets or blankets*

Hairdryer and toiletries

Coat hangers

*If you do not want to bring bedding, towels and kitchen items with you packs can be ordered before your arrival or purchased when you get here.

We’re an inclusive community:

Students living within University accommodation come from many international backgrounds and a variety of beliefs, religions and values. In accordance with the University Equality and Diversity Policy we do not allow anyone to display any national flags/emblems/or political slogans that may cause offence.

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