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Colchester Campus Accommodation

Athlete Village

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Immerse yourself in a community of athletes and sports performers

The Athlete Village is a dedicated section of campus accommodation within a few seconds walk of our sports facilities, reserved exclusively for undergraduate students who represent University sports teams. 

 

 

The details
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Colchester Campus
Ensuite
Undergraduate students, Sports scholars
Room and Accommodation Type 2025-2026 Prices
Standard shared twin £101.78
Standard single £197.89
Enhanced single £202.58
Premium single £206.71

Check out the 2024-2025 prices.

As a member of a community of athletes and sports performers, you’ll benefit from a supportive, encouraging, and exclusive environment designed to help you maximise the benefits of being part of our sporting community and achieve your peak performance.

Both returning students who have previously been an active member of one of our sports clubs and new students who can evidence their level of performance in school, county or national level competition are welcome to apply to live in the Athlete Village.

The Athlete Village is located within our South Courts accommodation in Walton Court, located next door to our Sports Centre.

If you would like to apply to live in the Athlete Village, then you will need to select South Courts as your area preference in your accommodation application. Please also select the option to live in the Athlete Village on the application form..

Living in the Athlete Village you will also receive a comprehensive package of benefits worth over £600* to support your sporting endeavours, including:

  • Free upgrade to Essex Sport Gold Membership £50
  • Free Essex Blades BUCS participation fee £30
  • Contribution towards one Sports Club Membership fee up to £50
  • Free Kit Pack worth £125
  • 2 weeks free BUCS pre-season training accommodation worth up to £395
  • Please note the dates for BUCS pre-season are TBC.

This offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer, apart from the returner cashback offer.

There is a dedicated section within the Athlete Village for our undergraduate sports scholars, but the above package is not available. See below for alternative offer.

New student applications    Returning student applications

Please note that contract lengths vary in line with course dates. Undergraduate courses are normally 39 weeks, however, some courses start earlier or finish later than others.

Inside the Athletes' Village
Inside the Athletes' Village
Accommodation: South Courts
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Adapted flats

We offer a number of studio flats adapted for wheelchair users. Find out more.

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For enquiries about accommodation or about an application you're making, contact us at the Student Services Hub. Quote your full name and PRID or PG number on all correspondence.

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