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QUEEN’S
ACCOMMODATION
OPEN DAY GUIDE
2021-22

  APPLY ONLINE: www.qub.ac.uk/accommodation
QUEEN'S ACCOMMODATION - OPEN DAY GUIDE 2021-22 - APPLY ONLINE: www.qub.ac.uk/accommodation
97%
        OVERALL
        STUDENT
        SATISFACTION
        IN 2019/20

                          £       ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE

                         WE HAVE THE LOWEST ACCOMMODATION
                             COSTS OF ANY RUSSELL GROUP
                                      UNIVERSITY

24hr    INCLUSIVE
        MAINTENANCE
        COVER

                                   FREE HIGH SPEED Wi-Fi
                                   IN EVERY ROOM

400
      TRIPS AND EVENTS
      ORGANISED BY OUR
      RESIDENTIAL LIFE
      TEAM LAST YEAR

                         24/7
                                          RECEPTION AND
                                             SAFETY TEAM
                                               PRESENCE
QUEEN'S ACCOMMODATION - OPEN DAY GUIDE 2021-22 - APPLY ONLINE: www.qub.ac.uk/accommodation
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.
QUEEN'S ACCOMMODATION - OPEN DAY GUIDE 2021-22 - APPLY ONLINE: www.qub.ac.uk/accommodation
Welcome to Queen’s University Belfast Accommodation
   Queen’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.

Elms BT1                                      Elms BT2

 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.
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Self-contained studio apartments:          Single en suite bedrooms:
    Kitchen with fridge freezer, hob and
    oven, microwave, kettle and toaster        3, 4, 5 and 6 bed apartments available

    Dining table and chairs                    Students share a communal kitchen/
                                               living room
    Television
                                               All rooms are spacious, have large
    Lots of storage                            single beds*, lots of storage and
                                               modern shower rooms
    Modern shower room
                                               Large desk with lamp, high-speed
    Large desk with lamp
                                               wired and Wi-Fi internet
    High speed wired and Wi-Fi internet
                                               Kitchen with fridge freezer, oven,
    Beds are double beds (4ft 6in wide         microwave, kettle, toaster and rice
    and 6ft 3in long)                          cooker
                                               Dining table and chairs
                                               Television and sofa
Further details of all properties
is available on our website:               * Beds are large singles (3ft x 6in wide
www.qub.ac.uk/accommodation                & 6t x 3in long)
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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
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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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En Suite
Elms BT9
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Standard
   Elms BT9

  Standard
Queen’s House
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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
www.qub.ac.uk/accommodation

What’s included:                            Contents insurance included free
                                            of charge
   Free off-peak Queen’s Sport
   membership                               Full maintenance support 7 days
                                            a week
   All inclusive fees
                                            Complimentary cleaning of public
   Student common lounge with games
                                            spaces and corridors
   tables and a bar offering free tea and
   coffee                                   Parcel post system: You get an email
                                            notification when your parcel arrives
   Rooms available for private, group
   study or society meetings                Letter post is sorted to your apartment
                                            post box in BT1 and BT2, or collection
   Reception open 7 days per week
                                            from BT9 reception
   24/7 Safety Team
                                            Laundry (small charge) with useful app
   Residential Life team provide pastoral   showing availability and time left in
   support, organise trips and social       your wash/dry cycle
   events
                                            High-speed Wi-Fi
What is in your room                           *If you do not want to bring bedding,
                                               towels and kitchen items with you packs
All Queen’s Accommodation is furnished         can be ordered before your arrival or
and we provide the following items in your     purchased when you get here.
bedroom:
                                               We’re an inclusive community:
    Standard single, large single or double
    bed with mattress                          Students living within University
                                               accommodation come from many
    Wardrobe with hanging space and            international backgrounds and a variety of
    shelving                                   beliefs, religions and values. In accordance
                                               with the University Equality and Diversity
    Desk and chair                             Policy we do not allow anyone to display
                                               any national flags/emblems/or political
    Wastepaper bin                             slogans that may cause offence.

    Curtains or window blind

    Desk lighting

What to bring with you
We 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
CAMPUS MAP

Accommodation

1        Elms BT9
2        76 Malone Road

3        Grant House
4        College Gardens
5        Mount Charles
6        Elms BT1
7        Elms BT2
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Queen’s Accommodation
78 Malone Road                     www.qub.ac.uk/accommodation
Belfast
BT9 5BW                            Queen’s Accommodation
T: (028) 9097 4525
E: accommodation@qub.ac.uk         @QueensAccomm
Elms BT1:
accommodationelmsbt1@qub.ac.uk
Elms BT2:
accommodationelmsbt2@qub.ac.uk

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