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The UK’s second largest city and home to the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University and Aston University, Birmingham is a vibrant, diverse and endlessly exciting place to be a student. With four great locations, both in the city centre and in Selly Oak, all-inclusive bills and standout facilities, finding your perfect base in Birmingham couldn’t be easier.

  • All-inclusive bills
  • Superfast Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 on-site support teams
  • On-site gyms, cinemas & games rooms
  • Secure bike storage
  • Fully furnished, modern rooms
  • Secure buildings with 24/7 CCTV and key-fob entry
  • Locations in the city centre and Selly Oak

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Find your student accommodation in Birmingham

Your accommodation sets the tone for student life, so it helps that Birmingham has a great range of options to choose from.

Whether you want to be in the heart of the city or prefer a quieter base in Selly Oak, our four properties offer something for everyone, with all-inclusive bills and great on-site amenities.

Selly Oak Apartments

Just a short walk from the University of Birmingham’s Edgbaston Campus and a 24-minute public transport trip to the city centre, Selly Oak Apartments offer a blend of spacious apartments and cosy studios. With a gym, cinema room and study areas on-site, residents also have access to the amenities at our nearby Edge Apartments.

Amenities
All inclusive
CCTV
Ensuite
Free contents insurance
Laundry
Management team
Secure key
Bike storage
Study room
Kitchen
3/4 bed
Wifi
Communal lounge
Gym
Games room
Cinema
Car parking

Brook Studios

Also based in Selly Oak, Brook Studios offer premium, newly upgraded rooms with stylish Scandinavian décor and features including fitted kitchens and en-suite bathrooms. With an on-site games room, cinema, gym and bike storage, residents also have access to all our amenities at Edge Apartments across the road.

Amenities
All inclusive
Laundry
CCTV
3/4 bed
Ensuite
Gym
Car parking
Bike storage
Management team
Study room
Kitchen
Wifi
Free contents insurance
Communal lounge
Secure key
Games room
Cinema

Edge Apartments

Less than 20 minutes by bus to both Aston University and BCU, and 12 minutes to the University of Birmingham, Edge Apartments offer a blend of modern studios alongside one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. With en-suite showers, a cinema, gym and games room, there’s always something to do on-site.

Amenities
All inclusive
Cinema
Laundry
CCTV
3/4 bed
Communal lounge
Study room
Gym
Games room
Management team
Bike storage
Kitchen
Wifi
Free contents insurance
Ensuite
Secure key
Car parking

The Emporium

Directly opposite Birmingham City University’s city centre campus and just a 5-minute walk to Aston University, The Emporium is a stunning red-brick building only 0.2 miles from the city centre. With a beautiful outdoor space, gym, communal lounge and games room, it’s surrounded by great places to eat, drink and relax.

Amenities
All inclusive
Cinema
Laundry
CCTV
3/4 bed
Ensuite
Study room
Outside area
Gym
Games room
Bike storage
Management team
Kitchen
Wifi
Free contents insurance
Communal lounge
TV room
Secure key

Why students choose Hello Student in Birmingham

All inclusive
Close to UoB, BCU & Aston
Safe and secure
Student community
Birmingham social events
24/7 health and well being support
Gold certified operator
All inclusive
Close to UoB, BCU & Aston
Safe and secure
Student community
Birmingham social events
24/7 health and well being support
Gold certified operator
All inclusive
Close to UoB, BCU & Aston
Safe and secure
Student community
Birmingham social events
24/7 health and well being support
Gold certified operator

Living & studying in Birmingham

Student life in Birmingham

Birmingham has one of the most diverse and exciting cultural scenes in the UK. History and science lovers can visit Birmingham Science Museum for free on selected days, and BCU students get free access to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. For live music, XOYO and the Devil’s Dog are great spots to catch fresh acts from across the globe. Whatever your interests, Birmingham has something for you.

 

Getting around Birmingham

Getting around Birmingham is straightforward, with the West Midlands Metro running frequent tram services between the city centre, Jewellery Quarter, Digbeth and beyond. Students benefit from reduced travel costs, making it cheap and simple to move about. The city also has free cycling routes including canal towpaths and on-road cycle lanes.

Best student areas in Birmingham

Selly Oak

A lively mix of residential and commercial streets packed with shops, cafés and students, Selly Oak is home to three of our four properties. It’s less than 12 minutes by bus to the University of Birmingham, and under 20 minutes to both Aston and BCU. On the outskirts, you’ll find Cadbury World and the famous village of Bournville.

Edgbaston

Home to the iconic Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Edgbaston is a quiet suburb just a 15-minute bus ride from our Selly Oak properties and under 20 minutes from the city centre, a great spot if you’re looking for a greener, more peaceful corner of Birmingham.

City Centre

Hosting the Bullring shopping centre, a thriving Chinatown and hundreds of places to eat, drink and explore, Birmingham city centre is only three miles from our Selly Oak properties and home to The Emporium. It’s easy to get around on foot, by bike or by public transport.

Perfect for students at Birmingham

University of Birmingham

In the top 15 universities in the UK, the University of Birmingham is home to over 25,000 students, a quarter of whom are international. Its large Edgbaston campus includes academic buildings, research centres, multiple libraries and high-end sports facilities. It’s only a mile from Selly Oak and 20 minutes from the city centre.

Birmingham City University

With over 31,000 students from more than 100 countries, BCU is a large and diverse university with a strong focus on practice-based learning. Its City Centre campus is right in the heart of Birmingham, and the City South campus in Edgbaston focuses on health, education and life sciences.

Aston University

Right in the heart of the city and accessible from our Selly Oak properties by both bus and tram, Aston is a top 50 university with over 18,000 students from more than 120 countries. It caters to undergraduates and postgraduates across a wide range of career paths, from Biomedical Engineering to Project Management.

Support & facilities at our Birmingham properties

Your accommodation should make life easier, not harder — giving you a comfortable, stress-free base to enjoy uni and make the most of your time in Birmingham.

Here when you need us

Our teams are available 24/7 to help with anything you need during your stay.

Spaces designed for students

Our accommodation is made for student living, with all the facilities and spaces you need day to day.

Safety & security

Feeling safe in your accommodation is non-negotiable. With secure access and CCTV across all our buildings, you can focus on uni life knowing you’re in good hands.

Don’t take our word for it…

Check out the reviews for our Birmingham accommodations.

It is really good here, the room is comfortable and reception staffs are very kind.

Student, on StudentCrowd.
Resident at Edge Apartments, Birmingham.

I have enjoyed my time here at 800 Bristol road staff are helpful.

Ziyi, on Google.
Resident at Selly Oak Apartments, Birmingham.

Great place to stay with friendly welcoming staff!

Ellie-Louise, on Google.
Resident at The Emporium, Birmingham.

Stayed here for two years. Staff always very friendly and helpful, any issues with my room were quickly sorted out and the on site gym and study areas were always clean and well kept.

James, on Google.
Resident at Brook Studios, Birmingham.
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