Student Accommodation in Falmouth

How Much Does Student Accommodation in Falmouth Cost?

The reason is that there is no other place in the whole United Kingdom where two universities, namely Falmouth University and the University of Exeter Cornwall Campus, coexist on one Penryn campus; for instance, Glasney Student Village houses students of both universities at one place. The minimum price of rooms in this village is about GBP 110 a week, but in other places that are located closer to Falmouth city, like Hydrogen and Mezzino, the price begins from about GBP 190-225 a week. There are two different places, Falmouth and Penryn, connected with each other via a short bus journey.

Places like Glasney Student Village include the costs of electricity, water, and broadband in one fee for the whole term, and the same applies to privately managed PBSA, such as Hydrogen and Mezzino, who offer everything in their packages except perhaps the bills. As far as the fees of private student accommodation in Falmouth go, especially shared accommodation in Moor or Old Hill, the bills come separately, costing about GBP 25-35 extra per person a month. Developments in the town center are on the expensive side of things, mainly because of the views of the sea.

Types of Student Accommodation in Falmouth

Falmouth's split between the harbour town and Penryn campus gives students a genuinely wide spread of choice for a place this size.

• En-suite Rooms - A private bedroom with its own bathroom and a shared kitchen. The standard form of en-suite student accommodation in Falmouth, found at private halls like Hydrogen and Mezzino, generally running GBP 140-190 a week.
• Non En-suite / Shared Rooms - A private bedroom with a shared bathroom, common at Glasney Student Village. The cheapest route into halls, from around GBP 90-120 a week.
• Studio Flats - A fully self-contained unit with its own kitchenette and bathroom. A student studio flat in Falmouth typically costs GBP 200-250 a week, with sea-view developments in Falmouth town sitting toward the top of that range, ideal for postgraduates or final-years who'd rather not share.
• Sharing Houses (HMOs) - A room in a private house shared with coursemates, most common around the Moor, Old Hill and Penryn town itself. One of the more affordable routes into private student accommodation in Falmouth, with bills usually managed separately between housemates.
• University Halls - Glasney Student Village on Penryn Campus is shared between Falmouth University and University of Exeter students, offering catered and self-catered options. Henry Scott Tuke House sits in Falmouth town itself for those who'd rather be closer to the harbour than the campus.
• Private Halls / PBSA - Providers including Hydrogen, Mezzino, Ocean View, Maritime Studios, The Quarry and Hello Student operate across Falmouth and Penryn, most within a bus ride of both universities, and are a popular choice for students who want a fully managed setup close to town.

Best Areas for Student Accommodation in Falmouth

As twin towns with an extremely short bus journey between them, Falmouth and Penryn mean that your location will affect the amount you pay and how you get to class more than anywhere else in Falmouth with its single campus. The following table gives you the ideal areas to stay when studying in Falmouth and explains why they are ideal for you.

It is clear from experience that the cheapest student accommodations in Falmouth per week will always be found in Penryn. Students wishing to make the shortest journey to campus can only do so by staying in Penryn. Falmouth town centre will suit the ones who wish to live close to the sea, beaches and pubs, whilst Moor and Old Hill are ideal for students looking for something quieter.

Student Accommodation Near Top Falmouth Universities

• Falmouth University - Falmouth's creative arts university shares the Penryn Campus with the University of Exeter, a 20-minute bus ride from Falmouth town centre and a 15-minute walk from the middle of Penryn. Student accommodation near Falmouth University clusters around Glasney Student Village on campus, alongside private halls like Hydrogen and Mezzino in Falmouth town itself.
• University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus - Based on the same shared Penryn site, Exeter's Cornwall campus offers science, environment and business courses alongside Falmouth's creative programmes. Student accommodation near University of Exeter Cornwall Campus overlaps almost entirely with Falmouth University's own halls and private options, since both student populations share the same campus and town.

Because both universities occupy the same Penryn site, most students end up weighing up Glasney Student Village in first year against a private studio or shared house in Falmouth town or Penryn from second year onward, a genuinely unique setup among UK university towns.

Student Accommodation in Falmouth for International Students

Moving to Cornwall from overseas brings its own checklist, and sorting accommodation early takes a good chunk of that pressure off. Here's what's worth knowing before booking your international student accommodation Falmouth options.

• UK Guarantor Not Always Required - University-managed halls like Glasney Student Village do not require a UK-based guarantor, making student accommodation in Falmouth without a guarantor realistic for most international first-years. Private landlords letting HMOs are more likely to ask for one.
• When to Start Looking - For September intake, apply as early as you can once your offer is confirmed, since popular halls and private PBSA fill up months ahead. Your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) typically follows once your deposit is settled.
• Documents You Will Need - Your passport, UK Student visa or BRP, CAS, and your offer letter from Falmouth University or the University of Exeter, ideally scanned well ahead of arrival.