South Towers, Colchester

Overview

The iconic South Towers offers accommodation for students who want to be right at the heart of University of Essex's Colchester campus. South Towers is ideal for students looking to make friends, for a strong sense of community, affordable living and be close to everything the university has to offer. South Towers rent includes your heating, water electricity, insurance, Wi-Fi and gym membership and, with all the excellent campus on your doorstep, it’s the perfect place to begin or continue your university journey. Choosing to live in Essex Accommodation has benefits other than just the quality and practicality. There is the unquantifiable benefit of being part of a community. Living on campus puts you at the heart of student life – both when starting out on the journey through university life and the ongoing stability it will provide thereafter. Room details: Each tower is made up of flats to accommodate 14 to 16 students. The number and size of the facilities, such as rooms, showers and toilets, within each flat, can vary: • There are 4 toilets and 2 showers in each flat to share in the South Towers • South Towers are available for undergraduates (Eddington) and postgraduates (Bertrand Russell) • Room includes desk, chair, single bed, wardrobe, shelving, mirror, lamp, bin • Typical room size is 9.3m2 (100ft2) • Essex Sport gym membership included Key Features: • On-campus location – just minutes from lecture halls, library, bars and food outlets • All bills included – rent covers Wi-Fi, electricity, heating, water, and insurance • Shared flats – perfect for socialising and making lifelong friends • Fully equipped communal kitchens - hob, oven, fridges and freezers, microwave kettle (ironing board and hoover also provided for the flat) • On-site laundry facilities • 24/7 campus security and secure entry • Two lifts in each building and an emergency staircase • Bike storage available Why Choose South Towers? • Central location on campus • Budget-friendly pricing • Great social atmosphere • Easy access to all campus amenities and events Visit the official site for full details and how to apply: 👉

 https://www.essex.ac.uk/life/accommodation/colchester/south-towers

Financial Support? We've got you covered! First-year students can apply for accommodation bursaries at (The Pastures). The bursaries offer valuable financial assistance in university accommodation. We're committed to ensuring that nothing stands in the way of your academic journey.

Shared amenities

  • Common room
  • Double bed
  • Fully furnished
  • Gym
  • Shared kitchen
  • Wifi
  • Fitted kitchen
  • Bike storage

Safety & security

  • 24 hour security
  • Security officer
  • CCTV security
  • Secure door entry

Bills included

  • Gas included
  • Electricity included
  • Water included
  • Internet included
From £142.87 /week

Bills included

Gas, Electricity, Water & Internet

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Room options

Academic year: 2026-27

2 room options available

Shared room (1)

Enhanced Single Shared

  • 9.3 sqm
  • Single bed
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared kitchen
  • 39 weeks
  • 50 weeks
£142.87 /week

Entire place (1)

Self-Contained Apartment

  • Double bed
  • Private bathroom
  • Private kitchen
  • Variety of layouts with bathroom kitchen lounge and bedroom.
Length of stay
50 weeks
£277.90 /week

Location

  • University of Essex (Colchester Campus)
  • Colchester Institute

Property listed by

University of Essex

University of Essex

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