Bookings for 2019/2020 are now open, please read the information carefully below scrolling down to fill in the accommodation request form.
UCFB has partnered with Unite Students at Piccadilly Point to offer UCFB Etihad Campus students vibrant, safe and centrally-located student accommodation in the heart of Manchester.
Piccadilly Point offers 24hr security, onsite CCTV and Wi-Fi.
Piccadilly Point is right in the heart of Manchester city centre, just a minute from Manchester Piccadilly train station. The property’s central location means you’re close to the best shopping and leisure areas that Manchester has to offer.
To book a viewing at Piccadilly Point click here.
You can view this accommodation all day from 9am until 7pm when you attend an Open Day, for more information or to book your place on the next UCFB Open Day click here.
We help all full-time registered first year students with accommodation in our nominated partner halls of residence. At our student accommodation sites a pastoral team encourage a safe, secure and happy living environment and provide discreet support for students when they need help.
The rooms available at Piccadilly Point are as follows:
Classic en-suite – £165.36 per week, 42 week
Classic en-suite rooms are packed with features such as a private bathroom, ¾ sized bed and your own desk and chair. They also benefit from a shared large lounge and kitchen area to relax with your new UCFB flat mates. These rooms are available in 3, 4, 5 & 6 bedroom flats.
Premium 1 en-suite – £170.56 per week, 42 week
These en-suite rooms offer more floor space than the Classic rooms and are packed with features such as a private bathroom, generous ¾ sized bed and your own desk and chair. Your shared fitted kitchen and living area is an ideal space to relax with your flat mates.
Deposits
- Piccadilly Point require a £250 advance rent payment which goes towards the first instalment due in August, this is payable upon booking
- Advance rent payments are non-refundable after a 7-day cooling off period
- The £250 goes towards that first rent instalment
Accommodation payment dates
- 10% of the total cost due on 13th August 2019
- 30% of the total cost due on 19th September 2019
- 40% of the total cost due on 18th January 2020
- 20% of the total cost due on 12th April 2020
Funding
Applicants eligible to apply for a student maintenance loan can apply to receive up to £11,354 towards their cost of living and accommodation, please visit here for an approximate indication of how much you might receive.
In addition, applicants with a household income of less than £40,000 can also apply for a means tested bursary to be paid direct towards any of the above rooms. The typical price for students with a means tested bursary is also shown above. Please visit the UCFB Scholarships & Bursaries page for more information on this scheme.
UCFB Etihad accommodation bursaries are only available to students who book with our partnered accommodation and within our nominated rooms. If you apply to live with our partnered accommodation and choose a non-nominated room you will not be eligible for an accommodation bursary.
Accessible rooms can be made available on application, and we can allocate ground floor rooms to students with limited mobility.
Please ensure that within your application that you mention any medical or other condition which need to be taken into account in the allocation of your accommodation. Such requirements should be indicated on your application form, accompanied by written confirmation from a medical practitioner or other professional body, so that we can allocate rooms accordingly. All information provided will be treated confidentially.
If we are not provided with all relevant information at the time of application, we may not be able to change your allocation at a later date. There is no guarantee that suitable facilities will be available. Please make sure you mention anything that may have a bearing on your health and safety or the health and safety of those living around you.
Halls of residence in Manchester are self-catered, with excellent facilities for students to cook to their own taste in modern flats. A number of restaurants and cafes are only a short walk or tram journey away from the city centre and Etihad Campus. A large 24 hour Asda, Spar, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, not to mention China Town, are also close to the city centre too.
First year students are given priority over rooms in halls, but opportunities for second and third year students are available upon request.
Please complete the online reservation form via the UCFB Etihad Campus accommodation page.
Yes. Please let us know that you are holding an offer as your insurance choice and then we can process your application without delay as soon as you accept a place.
An advance rent payment of £250 must be paid at point of booking. This can be paid by bank transfer, cheque or over the phone.
Should you wish to cancel your accommodation request, this must be done in writing (emails are accepted) within 7 days of booking. All rooms are offered on the understanding that you will stay and pay for the room for the entire occupancy period as stated on the Residency Agreement.
The payment is completely refundable if an applicant fails to achieve the required grades to attend UCFB.
UCFB has partnered with Unite Students at Piccadilly Point to offer UCFB Etihad Campus students vibrant, safe and centrally-located student accommodation in the heart of Manchester.
Piccadilly Point offers 24hr security, onsite CCTV and Wi-Fi.
The accommodation is located just a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly or Deansgate station with direct links to the UCFB Etihad Campus. Manchester city centre and its abundance of bars, restaurants and shops are right on your doorstep.
For more information on accommodation and to book, please see visit our dedicated UCFB accommodation page here.
If you would like to arrange a tour of Piccadilly Point, please contact Unite directly on 0161 275 9833 or visit their website. They will be able to show you around between the hours of 8.30am-8pm weekdays and 8am-4pm Saturday.
Contracts run for 42 weeks, and you are liable for the duration of your contract.
In the first instance you will need to tell our Student Recruitment & Admissions Office on 03332417333 or via email at accommodationetihad@ucfb.com.
Arrangements can be made where possible to accommodate individual requests from students that are disability related. Our Student Services team will work closely with you to find the best solution possible regarding your accommodation.
No, this is not required and you can disregard any information you receive on UCFB accommodation.
UCFB halls of residence are offered for the full academic year and we encourage you towards this option. However, renting private accommodation is also an option for some students, such as students with families.
In this case, please disregard any information you receive on accommodation for the current academic year. We will send you the information again for your deferred place at the appropriate time. If you defer after you have booked accommodation you should contact us as soon as possible.
No. Your application for accommodation will immediately begin to be processed as soon as UCFB is informed by the academic registry at our validating partners that you have an Unconditional Firm (UF) place with UCFB.
You should have received accommodation information by the end of April. If you are a late applicant to UCFB you may receive accommodation information at a later stage.
If you are worried because you have not received any information, please contact our Accommodation Office on 03332417333 or via email on accommodationetihad@ucfb.com.
Unfortunately this is not possible. You will have accepted a contractually binding Residence Agreement for the entire academic session.
Rooms are subject to availability and UCFB will be happy to help with any arrangements should this be the case. Please email us at accommodationetihad@ucfb.com.
If you have any queries please contact our UCFB Accommodation Office on:
Telephone: 03330609193
UCFB Etihad Campus accommodation booking form
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