International Application advice Apply from your country Advice for international students Exchange and free mover opportunities Accommodation. Private accommodation Plymouth offers a wide range of private accommodation for students to choose from. Whether you are a new starter, postgraduate or returning student, there is something to suit all budgets and requirements. Accommodation can be found both in the city centre and in popular student areas which are just a short distance to the University and city centre amenities.
As a city centre campus, Plymouth is easily reached by a number of bus routes and next to the railway station, so commuting is also a convenient option. Do you need a guarantor? A guarantor β usually a parent or guardian, or a third-party individual or organisation β guarantees to pay the landlord any accommodation costs which the student fails to pay.
This includes rent and any damage for which the student is responsible. Landlords generally insist that a guarantor is UK-based. For private accommodation not halls of residence , many landlords require students particularly international students to provide a guarantor as a condition of the housing contract.
Landlords for privately-rented shared houses do not usually insist on you naming a guarantor, especially as for many international students it is very difficult to identify someone who is UK-based to undertake this role. Landlords of large-scale purpose-built housing developments in the private sector are more likely to require a guarantor. If you cannot provide one, they will probably ask you to pay all of the rent up front for the full contract before you move in.
Please note: landlords or agents will normally have a preferred form of guarantor or guarantor service. You should always check with them to confirm which type of guarantor they accept β don't make assumptions. The University works hard to support students but does not currently offer an approved landlord scheme, nor does it inspect houses.
