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1 Main Building and Reception

2 North Wing

3 South Wing

4 Library

5 Aston Business School & Conference Aston

6 Lakeside Conference Centre

7 Aston Brain Centre

8 Health Clinics - Vision, Audiology & Neurosciences Research

9 Aston University Day Hospital - Optegra - BCH Cochlear - Life & Health Sciences

10 European Bioenergy Research Institute

11 Students’ Union

12 Lakeside Residences

13 Mary Sturge Residences

14 James Watt Residences

15 William Murdoch Residences

16 Stafford Tower

17 Martin Luther King Multi Faith Centre

18 Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre and Pool

19 Gosta Green Sports Pitch

20 Gem Sports Hall

21 Sports Pitch

22 Aston University Engineering Academy

23 Chemical Engineering Building

24 Nursery

25 Car Park 1

26 Car Park 3 (unloading)

27 Car Park 6 (evenings)

28 Car Park 12 (inc underground car park)

29 Car Park (Millennium Point pay parking)

30 Gosta Green Pub

31 Sacks of Potatoes Pub

32 B’ham Metropolitan Matthew Boulton College

33 BCU Art & Design Institute

34 Old Fire Station

35 Science Park Reception

36 Millennium Point and Thinktank

37 Birmingham City Council Offices

38 Harriet Martineau Residences

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Setting standards for student living

Thank you for applying to Aston University. We are a truly global and culturally diverse institution with international students from over 80 countries. We are sure that you will find Aston a very welcoming place to live and study.

Aston’s small self-contained green campus, located minutes away from the city centre, creates a special, friendly and safe environment for all our students. Our university managed accommodation is built to the highest standard, supported by 24/7 welfare and security provision and is situated on campus, just a few minutes’ walk away from your lectures, the library, sports facilities, shops and local transport networks. As an international student, you are guaranteed university accommodation for the duration of your studies, and we offer a range of licence periods – 42 weeks, 45 weeks and 51 weeks, all of which cover the Christmas and Easter vacations, so you don’t have to move out. In addition, you can extend your licence if you wish to stay on campus during the Summer vacation period.

welcome to a placeyou can call home

William MurdochJames Watt

Harriet MartineauMary Sturge

5 bed

William MurdochJames Watt

Harriet MartineauMary Sturge

7 bed

Lakeside

6-10 bed

2013/14 prices

2014/15 42 week licence

2014/15 45 week licence

2014/15 51 week licence

£134 p/w

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Value for money

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our unbeatableoffer

In a competitive market we have cut our rents but not our standards. Whilst there are private residences in the city, campus living gives you the safety, security and reassurance that they can’t provide.

Free high speed internet

Utility bills included

Regular cleaning of communal areas

Safety and security and unrivalled care and support 24/7

Online maintenance reporting systems so faults get fixed fast

Onsite study facilities

All rooms en-suite

Amazing value catering packages via www.aston.ac.uk/catering

Research proves that students who live on campus do better academically

Settle in quicker – meet other Aston students and make lifelong friends.

No intrusive visa checks by the landlord

A warm reception awaits you at Aston

Aston University prides itself on providing a truly safe, secure on campus living experience. Living on campus includes all utility costs and communal cleaning charges, so budgeting is easy. All accommodation is self-catering, and there are a variety of eating options on campus for those who don’t want to cook for themselves or want a break from the kitchen.

Living on campus will allow you to experience the full range of academic and support services the University has to offer.

Friendly and professional Residential Services staff are responsible for the day-to-day running of our accommodation ensuring that it is clean, safe, secure, supported by 24-hour services and we have full provision for any students that have special needs or a disability.

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A spacious, well equipped study space with storage

Our five bedroom flats each have an ergonomic, spacious study bedroom with built in bookcase, cupboards and storage, all finished in attractive, modern ash and stainless steel, and a 3/4 size bed.

Each flat has a good study space, natural light, easy connectivity to the internet, en suite bathroom and sharing a well appointed communal kitchen and a centrally located lounge.

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Aston University welcomes you to the class of 2014

“There are great benefits to living on campus. It is safe, time saving, and no transport costs. I can get to lectures and the library within minutes and it has been easy to make friends on campus...” Sheik Dawood AyubkhanMSc Supply Chain Management

“Thinking of accommodation? Think no further! Seriously, campus accommodation is less than five minutes away from the city centre. If you’re like me and you can’t wake up before a certain time, then no worries, the University buildings and the accommodation are all on campus - so you won’t be late! Campus accommodation is amazing! This is my third year on campus and I’m already prepared for my final year. I’ve enjoyed my three years here, being blessed with wonderful flatmates every year. Another positive, especially, if your flatmates are international - It’s like having world cuisine at the knock of a door...” Temi Moji Sagay 3rd Year Pharmacy

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Fully fitted study space, bedroom and storage

Our seven bedroom flats each have a compact study bedroom featuring built in cupboards and storage all finished in attractive and modern ash and stainless steel, and a single bed.

Each bedroom has good study space, easy connectivity to the internet and en suite bathroom, sharing a well appointed communal kitchen and a centrally located lounge.

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“Living on campus is very beneficial to me as it is close to all University buildings which are just a short walk away. The people and staff on campus are very friendly and helpful and I feel very motivated to attend my lectures…” Ruiyi Leong Economics and Management (Undergraduate)

“Living on campus has given me the chance to meet new people and has enabled me to make it easier to share my experiences. Furthermore, being in the centre of Birmingham has provided easy access to shopping and travel routes which has reduced my transportation costs. Finally, the accommodation facilities are very well organised, making life on campus all that much easier…” Noel Chinedum Abanum Second Year

Aston University welcomes you to the class of 2014

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A great place to work and play on campus

If privacy and facilities are important then our Lakeside experience offers you a room with a shower, toilet and washbasin.

In addition there are well appointed kitchen and dining facilities which are shared between each flat and are a focal point for life outside lectures.

Situated on the edge of campus and overlooking our ornamental lake and landscaped gardens, Lakeside offers students well- appointed accommodation in flats or ground floor maisonettes for between six and ten students.

Facilities for students with a disability are well catered for in Lakeside; our building design considers varying mobility needs and includes a number of rooms fully accessible for wheelchair users.

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Desirable, efficient and very green

Designed to meet the energy challenges of the future, Lakeside incorporates innovative building technology to ensure maximum comfort and 24 hour security for residents. Rent includes central heating, electricity and water costs and is paid in three instalments over the residential year.

“Home away from home – Lakeside Residences. As an international student, arriving in a new country can prove to be a daunting task, but living on campus helped me to relate the presenting challenges with many other students. It has proven to be beneficial as it has enabled me to have easy access to student services such as the Library, gym and cafeteria at my personal convenience. In addition, services such as mini-fridge hiring, internet access, en-suite rooms and easy access to multi-disciplinary staff has provided comfort and luxury. This has helped me to actively utilise my time and obtain the unique experience of being situated at the heart of Birmingham…” Kishan Patel Third Year Student

love life atLakeside

Communal lounges and facilities in a friendly campus

If you’re looking for a place to relax in comfort, study or meet up with friends, our communal lounges are situated throughout the accommodation and have the space you need.

Bright and modern with comfortable seating and flatscreen TVs, they feel like a home from home!

...make this space your place to be.

time to relaxand unwind

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Shops, sports, medical - all on campus

your goodhealth

All our students have the best of both worlds, the buzzing, vibrant, artistic, cultural assets of our second city and Aston is a green, leafy, pleasant, landscaped, sociable, friendly and safe campus.

Sport Aston manages the sports facilities at Aston University. They offer a wide range of high quality sports facilities including a gym, swimming pool, aerobics and martial arts studio, football pitches and sports halls all in Birmingham City Centre, adjacent to the Residences. Off campus in Great Barr, there is a 48 acre outdoor recreation centre with grass pitches, Astroturf, bar, pavilion and changing facilities for football, cricket, rugby and hockey teams.

In addition Aston offers dedicated services such as a dentist surgery, opticians, chaplaincy, health drop-in centre and counselling service.

Everything is within walking distance

Aston University’s excellent location within Birmingham offers you all the advantages of living in England’s vibrant and multicultural second city. Birmingham is already home to over 65,000 students.

Birmingham is flourishing and is internationally recognised as a leader in leisure, entertainment, business, shopping, industry and sport. The city centre is a fusion of attractive squares, modern shopping arcades, diverse pubs, clubs, restaurants, fine museums, theatres and art galleries.

With prominent businesses like Selfridges and John Lewis establishing flagship stores in the city, you can enjoy great eating, leisure and shopping opportunities close at hand.

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Culture, arts, shopping, social life...

at theheart of it

Everything is easy to access in Birmingham with an international airport approximately 45 minutes away and London approximately two hours drive. Getting around Birmingham once you’re here is simple, with cheap and efficient bus, train, and taxi services. Walking is just as easy, as the city centre is now almost totally pedestrianised and is a safe and welcoming place.

“The location is great… right in the city centre! The accommodation is a few minutes from the main building, lectures and the library. The environment is fabulous and I feel safe on campus. I am more than happy living here…”Kwan Zit Tse BSc Marketing

“Living on campus means I save time and money as there is no travelling to lectures. There are no utility charges and I have better access to all of the University information…” Li Lan Economics and Management (Undergraduate)

Aston University - the place to be

Living in Aston University’s managed campus accommodation is recognised as an invaluable part of the ‘student experience’, allowing students to enjoy the benefits of living with a diverse group of individuals from different and varying backgrounds and nationalities in a well managed and supportive environment, embodying the Aston University commitment to global citizenship.

There are a multitude of reasons to choose accommodation at Aston University...

•Weareunsurpassedforconvenience,locatedjustminutesfromthecitycentreand with all University facilities close at hand.

•Weofferunrivalledcareandsupportforresidents,provided24/7 by the professional Residential Services Team, University Welfare Services and Security.

•On-sitestudyfacilitiesareprovided,therearecommonrooms in the residences and there are study areas within the nearby Library.

•Freehighspeedinternetisavailable (30Mbps).

•AstonoffersshortertermtimeLicencesthantheprivate sector accommodation providers.

•Weoffersummerholidayaccommodationandanumber of short-term lets.

•Contractedmaintenanceservicesrespondpromptly to your needs and ensure cleanliness and hygiene.

•Avarietyofamazingvaluecateringpackages are available for those who prefer not to cook.

•Ourexcellentgymfacilitiesareonapar with any private gym - and affordable, too! It’s easy to fit in a quick workout between studies or you can join any number of fitness classes and sports clubs.

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The Aston student experience

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A small but perfectly formed campus

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DestinationAston

ASTON STUDENT VILLAGES RESIDENTIAL SERVICESAccommodation Office,Aston University, Aston Triangle,Birmingham, B4 7ETTel: +44 (0)121 204 4704/4707 Email: accom@aston.ac.ukwww.aston.ac.uk/asv

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All illustrations, diagrams and plans shown throughout this brochure are artist’s impressions for presentation purposes only and are subject to change. The roomsets shown are fully equipped with bedding, TV, computer, kitchen equipment, plants and ancillaries which are not supplied with this accommodation.