Finding the right place to live is an important part of settling into university life. Here you’ll find information about living on campus, accommodation in the local area, and guidance on applying for accommodation.
Living on campus
When you receive your offer to study with us, we'll ask you to indicate a preferred host site, either Harper Adams University or Keele University. Please note, your site preference will be taken into consideration but unfortunately cannot be guaranteed.
You will be based at your host site, with travel days to the opposite campus when you need to access specialist facilities. This averages one day per week and a free shuttle bus is provided to travel to timetabled classes.
Whichever is your preferred host site, you’ll find a range of accommodation types located on each campus, all within walking distance of facilities and access to a range of social activities.
Provided you apply by each university’s deadline and meet any additional conditions they have, in your first year you are guaranteed a room that is owned, managed, or approved by Harper Adams or Keele.
Harper Adams University accommodation
Accommodation at Harper Adams is located on one attractive campus, so you're never more than five minutes' walk from any of the facilities, be it the library, lectures, your friends' halls, or the Students' Union and Student Services.
You can choose from the following accommodation types at Harper Adams University:
*Annual charge is based on 40-week occupancy period for the academic year 2026/27.
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Accommodation type |
Annual charge* |
Location |
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Self-catered en-suite Self-catered accommodation with en-suite bedrooms, and shared kitchen facilities. |
£6,030* |
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Catered en-suite Catered accommodation. Enjoy the convenience of an en-suite study bedroom. |
£8,003* |
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Catered standard Catered accommodation. Offering a washbasin in your room and shared shower and toilet facilities. |
£7,012* |
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Catered undergraduate houses Shared houses rather than traditional halls of residence, with a shared bathroom. Offering a mixture of single and shared study bedrooms for undergraduate students. |
£6,518 for a single room* £5,188 for a shared room* |
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Bills and insurance
All utility bills and standard room contents insurance included.
Welfare and support
24/7 security team and student life representatives in every hall.
Parking
Free parking on campus.
Cleaning
A regular cleaning service is included in the cost.
Internet
Wireless internet access from all rooms.
Laundry
Self-service facilities, pay as you go.
Catered accommodation
The catered accommodation packages include three meals a day from Monday through to Friday during term time. Meals are also available to self-catered students throughout the week on a ‘pay as you go’ basis.
Occupancy periods
You may be able to extend your accommodation on campus beyond the end of your 40-week accommodation agreement, although you may be required to move rooms.
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Keele University accommodation
As a campus university, Keele has over 2,500 bedrooms on site. There is a range of accommodation on offer, all within a short walk of the centre of campus and key facilities, including teaching buildings, places to eat and drink, a sports centre, and medical centre.
You can choose from the following accommodation types at Keele University:
†Annual charge based on 41-week occupancy period for the academic year 2026/27.
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Accommodation type |
Weekly rate |
Annual charge† |
Location |
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Standard plus Bedrooms with single bed with wash basin. |
£144.97 |
£5,943.77† |
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Standard shared flat Bedrooms with single bed. |
£158.97 |
£6,517.77† |
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Superior en-suite Bedrooms with 3/4 or double beds, en-suite bathrooms. |
£231.98 |
£9,511.18† |
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Bills
All utility bills included.
Welfare and support
24/7 campus safety team and residence life support.
Parking
A needs-based on-campus parking application process is operated at Keele. To check the eligibility criteria, please visit: on-campus parking.
Insurance
Standard room contents insurance included.
Internet
Wi-Fi included.
Laundry
Self-service facilities, pay as you go.
Occupancy periods
You can apply for a 41-week accommodation occupancy period at Keele, which matches the length of the BVetMS course. You will have the option to apply for vacation accommodation over the summer, to extend your stay on campus beyond the end of your 41-week accommodation licence agreement, although you may be required to move rooms.
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Eligibility – on campus accommodation
To be eligible to apply for accommodation, you must have:
- received a firm offer (conditional or unconditional) for the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degree.
- selected Harper & Keele Veterinary School as your first choice.
- firmly accepted your offer from Harper & Keele Veterinary School on UCAS.
You will be unable to apply for accommodation if Harper & Keele Veterinary School is selected as your insurance choice.
UUK Code of Practice
Accommodation at Harper Adams University and Keele University is approved by the Universities UUK Code of Practice, which aims to ensure that students enjoy good quality accommodation. Residences at both universities must comply with the regulations set by the Universities UK (UUK) Code of Practice for the Management of Student Housing.
The Code of Practice has been designed to protect your rights to safe, good quality university accommodation wherever you are studying, visit www.thesac.org.uk for further information.
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